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Design your own custom labels & tags

Design your own custom labels & tags

For clothing, handmade projects, brands, packaging and events

What a label can add to your product

A brand label does more than identify a textile product. It can influence how its quality is perceived. In an experimental study, garments with a brand label were rated as higher quality than comparable garments without one.¹

¹Davis, L. L. (1985): Effects of Physical Quality and Brand Labeling on Perceptions of Clothing Quality.

Since 1986, we have been making custom labels and identification products in Dortmund, Germany. Every day, we see how differently our customers use them: for branding, product information or a personal finishing touch, for businesses as well as private projects.

Four ways to create your custom label design

Save your designs as drafts in My DORTEX, share them with others and come back to order them later.

Design it yourself
Design it yourself

Add your text, choose fonts, colors and graphics, and build your label directly in our online configurator. No design software or graphic design experience required.

Start with a design template
Start with a design template

Choose a ready-made design and customize the text, graphics or other elements to fit your project.

Use your own logo or artwork
Use your own logo or artwork

Upload your logo or artwork and choose the material and finish that work best for your design.

Create with AI Designer Texy
Create with AI Designer Texy

Describe your idea in your own words. Texy creates a matching design suggestion for your label.

Find the right solution for your project

Build your brand
Build your brand

Labels, care labels, hangtags and more for a consistent brand look.

Creative projects & DIY
Creative projects & DIY

Personal details for sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet and other handmade projects.

Label clothing with names
Label clothing with names

Name labels for daycare, school, care settings, work and everyday life.

Get ready for events
Get ready for events

Custom wristbands, lanyards and identification products for events of any size.

Custom labels & more

Not sure yet? Find the right label

Find the right label in 60 seconds

Answer 3 quick questions about your project. The Label Finder shows you options that match your use and priorities.

Start Label Finder
Find the right label in 60 seconds

Feel the materials before you decide

Order one of our sample packs with real materials and product examples.

Sample packs
Samples of various labels and label materials

Materials for every look, made in-house

Since 1986, we have been producing custom labels and identification products on our own machines in Germany. We combine proven manufacturing methods with a wide selection of natural, recycled and distinctive materials.

Production of woven labels on a loom

In-house production since 1986

We weave, print and laser engrave in Germany.

About us

Natural & recycled

Organic cotton, recycled yarns and genuine leather.

Plant-based alternatives

Cactus and apple faux leather, FloraPap, cork and other materials.

Distinctive materials

Wood, metal and acrylic for labels and tags that stand out.

Independently tested materials

Selected products are certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, a standard for textiles tested for harmful substances. Additional independent test reports are available for specific materials and products.

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See how our customers use custom labels, tags and designs in their own projects.

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What customers say about DORTEX labels

Frequently asked questions about custom labels

What’s the difference between woven and printed labels?

With woven labels, your design is woven directly into the label using colored yarns. They have a classic textile look and feel and work especially well for lettering, logos and brand labels. Printed fabric labels are a good choice for fine lines, multiple colors, gradients or QR codes. The best option depends on your design, material preference and intended use.