When talking to garment trims suppliers, terms like 'hang tag', 'woven label' and 'care label' differ across languages — one wrong word can derail a whole quote. This glossary organizes common terms and inquiry phrases by category, so you can communicate precisely whether you source in Chinese or English.
1. Hang Tag Terms
| Chinese | English | French | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang tag | Hang tag | Étiquette suspendue | Etiqueta colgante |
| Art paper | Art paper | Papier couché | Papel estucado |
| Kraft paper | Kraft paper | Papier kraft | Papel kraft |
| Foil stamping | Foil stamping | Dorure à chaud | Estampado en caliente |
| Embossing / Debossing | Embossing / Debossing | Gaufrage / Contre-gaufrage | Relieve / Hueco |
| Lamination | Lamination | Pelliculage | Laminado |
| Die-cut | Die-cut | Découpe à l'emporte-pièce | Troquelado |
| Cotton string | Cotton string | Cordon coton | Cordón de algodón |
| Eyelet | Eyelet | Œillet | Ojete |
2. Woven Label & Care Label Terms
| Chinese | English | French | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven label / Main label | Woven label | Label tissé | Etiqueta tejida |
| Satin | Satin | Satin | Satén |
| Taffeta | Taffeta | Taffetas | Tafetán |
| Jacquard | Jacquard | Jacquard | Jacquard |
| Care label | Care label | Étiquette d'entretien | Etiqueta de cuidado |
| Fiber composition | Fiber composition | Composition des fibres | Composición de fibras |
| Wash symbols | Wash symbols | Symboles d'entretien | Símbolos de lavado |
| Printed label | Printed label | Étiquette imprimée | Etiqueta impresa |
3. Packaging & Printing Terms
| Chinese | English | French | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poly bag | Poly bag | Sac plastique | Bolsa de plástico |
| Eco paper bag | Eco paper bag | Sac papier écologique | Bolsa de papel ecológica |
| Zipper bag | Zipper bag | Sac à zip | Bolsa con cremallera |
| Offset printing | Offset printing | Impression offset | Impresión offset |
| Digital printing | Digital printing | Impression numérique | Impresión digital |
| Sampling | Sampling | Échantillonnage | Muestreo |
| Bulk production | Bulk production | Production en série | Producción en serie |
| Lead time | Lead time | Délai de livraison | Plazo de entrega |
4. Useful Inquiry Phrases
- Please quote FOB/CIF prices and payment terms.
- What is the MOQ for this hang tag?
- How long does sampling take?
- Please send us 3 sets of physical samples for approval.
- What is the lead time for bulk production?
- Please quote per the attached artwork; colors match the Pantone numbers.
5. Beyond Words: Specs to Confirm Before Ordering
Aligned vocabulary is only the first step — put the specs in the order to avoid disputes: dimensions (tag size, label width, care label size), material and weight/thickness, colors (Pantone or shade sample), finishing (printing method, foil, lamination), quantity and lead time, packing (pieces per bag, carton) and testing and certificates. Send this checklist to suppliers for more accurate quotes and fewer reworks.
Now that the terminology is aligned, get an accurate quote.
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