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CUT & FOLD STYLES

July 26, 2021
Finotex

Finotex offers the ability to deliver your labels cut with hot or cold knife, ultrasonic or laser cut, to fulfill your brand identification needs.  Likewise, if your label design has a special cut style, send us your artwork to adjust to your requirement.

CENTER FOLD STYLE

Center Fold

Folded in the middle and sewn into a seam. The label lie flat.

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Loop Label

Looks same as center fold with the exception that it’s not creased. It’s commonly looped around the edge of a garment. Known as a "hem tag”.

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Book Fold

The top part is shorter than the under part, commonly to show the size or the country of origin.

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Longitudinal Center Fold

Same as center fold but the folding is made along the tape and the edges of the label are on top.

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END FOLD STYLE

End Fold

Folded at both ends to create a neat finish. Does not need to be sewn into a seam.

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Asymmetrical End Fold

Looks same as end fold with an extended end. This “extra” space is commonly used to place a size or a small logo.

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One Side End Fold

The top part is shorter than the under part. It’s commonly sewn on the edge of a garment.

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Longitudinal End Fold

Same as end fold but the folding of the ends is made along the edges of the label.

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STRAIGHT CUT STYLE

Straight Cut

Not folded, also known as “hot cut”. Can be sewed from any side or applied with a heat seal or peel-and-stick backing.

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Off-Center Straight Cut

Same as straight cut but the design is off-center on the label. Should sew by the "longest" side. For softer edges, it is recommended to cut with ultrasound cutting.

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Diagonal Straight Cut

This straight cut is inclined diagonal. Can be sewn on either side.

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SPECIAL CUT & FOLDS

Manhattan

Similar to center fold.  The front side is folded down on top to cover the back  side into. The top flap cover has exposed corners, for a soft feel.

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Book Cover Fold

As the center fold label with additional end folds. This style of label tends to be used on the hem, cuffs, and pockets.

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Mitre Fold

This label has ends folded on a 45˚ angle to create tabs which are sewn into a neck seam, allowing the garment to be hung.

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Laser die cut

Laser cut is commonly used for badges and patches. Can be backed with a heat seal to be applied with iron onto the garment.

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ROLL-2-ROLL

This is not a cut style per se. This presentation is normally used for tapes, ribbons, and roll to roll heat transfers.

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For more information, please contact your sales representative.

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