A woven neck label suits nida, crepe and linen blend abayas, while a printed label is kinder on chiffon; add a wash-care label, a swing tag and simple, neat packaging, and your brand is complete. Good abaya labels and packaging are quiet and consistent, so the garment itself stays the focus while every piece clearly carries your name.
Neck labels
The neck label is the most permanent part of your brand. The buyer sees it every time she puts the abaya on.
Woven labels
A woven label has your name or logo woven into the fabric of the label. It is durable, keeps its look through washing and feels substantial. It suits nida, crepe and linen blend, where the fabric has enough body to carry it without pulling.
Printed labels
A printed label is printed onto a soft, thin material. It is lighter and flatter than a woven label, which makes it the better choice for chiffon, where a woven label can feel heavy and may show through the sheer fabric. Some brands also prefer printed labels for prayer sets, where softness at the neck matters.
Design tips
- Keep it simple: your name or logo, and the size if you want it on the same label.
- Choose label colours that suit your range. A black label with a soft-coloured logo works on most abayas.
- Make sure fine lines and small text are large enough to read when woven.
Wash-care labels
The care label shows fibre content and washing instructions. It usually sits in a side seam. On chiffon, we place it where it will not show through when worn.
What a care label must say depends on the country where the abayas will be sold. Tell us the destination, and the content is confirmed at quotation. We do not advise on legal labelling requirements; your local rules decide the wording.
Swing tags
A swing tag, also called a hang tag, is the card attached to the outside of the garment. It is often the first thing a buyer touches, so it carries a lot of your brand.
A swing tag usually includes:
- Your brand name and logo
- The style name and colour
- The size or length
- A barcode or product code, if you use one
- A short line about the fabric, if you wish
Tags are printed to your artwork. Thicker card, a matte finish and a simple cord or string feel more considered than a thin card on a plastic fastener. Choose what fits your brand and price point.
Embroidery as a signature
Many abaya brands add a small, discreet embroidered detail, such as a monogram on a sleeve cuff or a small motif at the front. It is a visible signature that does not compete with the garment.
| Position | Suits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeve cuff | Closed and open abayas | Visible but quiet; a popular choice |
| Upper front | Closed abayas | Keep it small and in a tone close to the fabric |
| Back neck | Open abayas, kaftans | Seen when the piece is worn open or from behind |
Keep the design simple and in one or two thread colours. You see it on the sample before bulk production starts.
Packaging
How you pack depends on how you sell.
For online orders
- Fold the abaya neatly, ideally around a card so it keeps its shape
- Wrap in tissue, then a clear or printed polybag
- Add a size sticker on the outside, so pieces are easy to pick
- Include a thank-you card or care card if you like
For boutiques
- Pieces can arrive folded and bagged for storage, ready to steam and hang
- Swing tags attached, so the rail is ready the day stock arrives
For gifts
Prayer sets and kaftans are often bought as gifts. A neater fold, tissue and a branded sticker make them ready to give without extra wrapping.
Tell us how you want each style packed, and the details are confirmed in your quotation. If you sell on a marketplace, confirm its current packaging and labelling requirements directly with the marketplace, then send us the specification.
What to send us
- Your logo and brand name artwork, ideally as a vector file
- Your choice of woven or printed neck label, and whether the size goes on it
- Swing tag artwork and any barcodes
- Embroidery design and position, if you want one
- Packing method for each style
- The country where the abayas will be sold
Our page on labels, tags and packaging explains each option across our range, and our post on what changes the price of a white label abaya shows how branding choices affect your quote. The styles are on our white label abayas page. Send us your artwork and packing preferences with your order details, and we will include every branding item in your quotation.