Four things every sweater sold in the US must carry — and the detail that trips up first-time importers. A plain-English primer, not legal advice.
A sweater sold in the United States has to tell the buyer four things on its labels: what it's made of, how to care for it, where it was made, and who's responsible for it. Most of this comes from the FTC's Textile and Care Labeling rules; country-of-origin marking comes from Customs. Get it right at the factory and it's a non-issue; get it wrong and you're looking at relabeling, returns or customs delays.
Generic fiber names with the percentage of each by weight, in order of predominance — e.g. "60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic." Wool has its own rules under the Wool Act.
A permanent care label with washing, bleaching, drying and ironing guidance, per the FTC Care Labeling Rule — based on a reasonable basis for the instructions given.
"Made in Türkiye" — Customs marking that must be conspicuous, legible and permanent, identifying where the garment was made.
The name of the manufacturer, importer or dealer — or a registered RN number standing in for it.
Fiber, care and origin information generally needs to be on a label firmly attached for the useful life of the garment — typically the neck and a side seam — not a hangtag that falls off.
Required information must appear in English. The fiber percentages have to match what's actually in the yarn — your mill certificate should back up the label.
Linings, ornamentation and small amounts of "other fibers" have specific disclosure rules. Tell your manufacturer the full construction so the label is built right the first time.
We produce to your label spec — fiber content from the actual yarn, permanent care and origin labels, your brand's RN or name, applied at finishing. You supply the artwork and any brand-specific requirements; we build the garment to match and pass you the documentation. This is general information, not legal advice — your importer of record stays responsible for final compliance.
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