The name in the waistband and what it tells you

Short answer: A woven label in the waistband lasts longer than a printed one. Printed labels wear away after twenty washes, which makes rebuying the same model difficult.

Woven labels last

A woven label can be read after a hundred washes. A printed one cannot. See bamboo underwear for men.

Printed labels disappear

After twenty washes the size and model name are often unreadable. See bamboo underwear for women.

The label in the waistband can chafe

A stiff woven label against the skin is a pressure point. Some therefore sit on the outside. See bamboo clothing for women.

Photograph the label

If it is fading, keep a photo with the model name and size. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the label in the waistband disappear?

Because printed labels wear away. After twenty washes the size and model name are often unreadable.

Can a label chafe?

Yes. A stiff woven label against the skin is a pressure point. That is why some sit on the outside instead.

What do you do when the label is gone?

Photograph it while it can still be read. Then you can rebuy the same model and size.