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Etsy: Adding DTG Printed Inside Neck Labels to Products

Adding custom neck labels to your Etsy products is a great way to professionalize your brand. The process involves two phases: setting up the labels in your Brand Profile and then assigning them to your products.

Phase 1: Set Up Your Label Files

Before heading to the app, prepare your artwork to avoid errors:

  1. File Format: 300dpi PNG with a transparent background.

  2. Size: Maximum 8 x 8 cm (recommended print area: 6 x 6 cm).

  3. Colors: Create a Dark Version (white/light text for dark shirts) and a Light Version (black/dark text for light shirts).

    • Pro-Tip: Use a neutral grey design to avoid it showing through thin white t-shirts.

Phase 2: Upload Labels to Your Brand Profile

  1. Open the Live Ink app in your Etsy Shop Manager.

  2. Click Edit Your Brand Profile (top right) or Create New Brand.

  3. Select the Labels tab at the top of the page.

  4. Click Upload and select your label files.

  5. Important: Rename each label clearly (e.g., "Main Logo - Dark Garments") so you can identify them easily later, as there are no thumbnail previews in the dropdown menus.

Phase 3: Assign Labels to Products

Once your labels are uploaded, you need to link them to your specific listings.

  1. Go to the Manage Etsy Products section of the app.

  2. Find the product you want to brand (e.g., "Stanley Stella Creator") and click Edit.

  3. Select Your Brand: In the "Brand" dropdown, select the brand profile you just edited.

  4. Select Your Label: In the "Label" dropdown, choose the specific artwork for that item.

  5. Check Variants: If you have multiple colors, ensure you select the "Light" label for white shirts and the "Dark" label for black/navy shirts.

  6. Save: Click the Save button. The production cost will automatically update (adding £1.50 + VAT per item).

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Key Rules to Remember:

  • Suitability: Not all items allow neck labels (e.g., children’s/baby items or specialized garments like hoodies with thick seams). If the "Label" dropdown doesn't appear, the item is likely not compatible.

  • Labels & Sizes: If your label design includes a specific size (e.g., "Large"), you must create individual labels for every size and match them accurately to each variant. Most brands use a "One-size-fits-all" logo to save time.

  • Legal Info: When Live Ink prints your label, they remove the manufacturer's tear-away tag. However, they leave the small side-seam or neck "pip" that contains mandatory legal info (country of origin and size).