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Branding Your Work With Custom Labels

May 17, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi 9 Comments

Have you ever seen those tiny airbag tabs that are sewn to the outside panels of car seats? They usually serve as warnings to auto upholstery shops. However, printed tabs – or fabric labels – are capable of so much more.

Attaching a label that features your company’s name and/or contact information to tonneau covers, motorcycle seats and other jobs is a great way to brand your work. It also helps to advertise your trim shop long after the job is complete.

Woven and printed labels are relatively inexpensive, and can be purchased from companies like General Label MFG or Avery Dennison in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Just make sure to keep the message short and sweet. Most shops use their company’s logo and URL so that customers can easily identify them and search for more information.

Also, check with your suppliers to see if they will provide the service for you. For a nominal fee, companies like Derta Industries will sell you a truck-bed cover with a custom label already attached.

Of course, not all customers will welcome the idea of sporting your label on their upholstery – especially if you’ve yet to develop a strong brand following. You can, however, attach the label in a place that’s not very conspicuous until your reputation develops.

Filed Under: Archive, Better Business Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Avery Dennison, Car Interior, Derta Industries, General Label MFG

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  1. Steve@EdgeAutomotive says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I do this, I had the Idea for a while but only recently went for it. I’m going to be them on ever car interior I do. I call it my seal of excellence! Here is a picture…

    Reply
    • Obiwan Upholstery says

      May 19, 2012 at 5:45 am

      We have had good results with sewing labels on boat covers and other canvas products, It’s an inexpensive way to lead new customers your way, and existing customers are reminded where to go when they need a repair.

      Reply
    • Colin rouse auto trim says

      April 15, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      i am uk based and looking for a supplyers of these labels …. Can any one help …?

      Reply
  2. Steve@EdgeAutomotive says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    ok, so no picture or link showed..

    http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545877_10150712891186270_568401269_9859534_407900885_n.jpg

    Reply
    • Nadeem says

      May 17, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      Steve – I love it! Your logo looks great!

      Two questions:

      1. Have you found that customers are apprehensive about having you attach the labels? And if so, how do you handle it?

      2. Do you have any contact info printed on the flip side?

      Reply
  3. Claire says

    May 18, 2012 at 2:30 am

    That’s a great idea and Steve your logo looks fantastic! Definitely something we will have to look at doing.

    Reply
  4. Naseem Muaddi says

    May 18, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I agree Steve, that’s an awesome label. You do such clean work.

    Reply
  5. Steve@EdgeAutomotive says

    May 19, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

    In answer to your questions Nadeem, I wanted to make my interiors more of a ‘Brand’ if you like, so they’re part of my trim.

    And I never thought of putting any contact info on them, I’ve just got 500 woven as well!

    Thanks again
    Steve

    Reply
  6. Jason says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Where Can I get this tag made @

    Reply

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