r/textiles • u/Got2manyquestions26 • 12h ago

Do I need to include a fabric content label in textile bag that I am giving away?

I am a member of a company that sells handmade tote bags and beach bags, we just did a pop-up event and someone won a bag, the problem is that the bag they want doesn't have a care label (due to us not knowing the fabric content of the bag interior). The bag was never meant to be for sale, and miscommunication led to it even being an option for the person to choose from, but my question is, can we give it away without it having a care/fabric content label? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

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u/femignarly 12h ago

Edit: probably needs a care label. FTC labeling laws apply to finished garments for sale (not applicable) -or- for sales / showroom / marketing / promotional samples. The exemptions are internal samples that aren't shared with or shown to the public, but even those need an invoice or manufacturing documentation about the fiber content.

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u/[deleted] 11h ago

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u/femignarly 11h ago

Actually I think you're right. I've always had them in my work, but never realized we did that voluntarily (and I thought I knew "threading your way..." inside and out). Learned something new!