How to distinguish between woven labels and embroidered patches

Embroidery patches: These are created by using embroidery needles to stitch embroidery threads of a specific thickness and corresponding colors onto the base fabric, following the colors and patterns of the design draft, thereby producing exquisite and vibrant embroidery works.

Woven labels: These are woven fabrics used as trademarks on various types of clothing. They are produced using specialized looms. There are two main types of edges: cut edges and woven edges. They are primarily used for high-end garments such as fashion wear and suits. They are widely applied as identification labels in industries including apparel, footwear, home textiles, and handicrafts.

Woven labels and embroidery differ in terms of craftsmanship, appearance, and application scenarios. In terms of craftsmanship, woven labels are produced on a woven label machine by interweaving warp and weft threads to form text and patterns; embroidery is created using an embroidery machine, where needles and threads are used to stitch patterns onto the fabric.

In terms of appearance, woven label patterns have neat lines, a smooth texture, and a certain thickness; while embroidery patterns are more three-dimensional and vivid, with diverse stitching techniques such as flat embroidery and bead embroidery, producing rich effects. Woven labels have relatively limited color options due to the constraints of weft yarn types; embroidery allows for a wide range of color combinations.

In terms of application scenarios, woven labels are commonly used to indicate brand names, sizes, washing instructions, and other information, as well as serving as brand logos; Embroidery primarily serves a decorative purpose, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of products, such as embroidered decorations on the collars or cuffs of clothing.

In terms of cost, woven labels require specialized equipment for production, resulting in higher costs; embroidery costs vary depending on stitching techniques and thread materials, but complex embroidery designs also incur higher costs.