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Sew-On Prop 65 Labels

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Protect Your Business with Sew-On Proposition 65 Labels: A Smart, Legal, and Long-Term Solution

If you manufacture or sell apparel in California—or even ship to California—then you already know about Proposition 65, the state law requiring businesses to clearly warn consumers about potential exposure to harmful chemicals. But what many businesses overlook is how that warning is delivered.

If your clothing contains even trace levels of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, lead, nickel, or cadmium, you are legally obligated to disclose that information at the point of sale and at the product level.

Protect Your Brand. Protect Your Business.

Add peace of mind to every product you ship—with durable, compliant, and ready-to-sew Proposition 65 labels. Your customers deserve transparency. Your business deserves protection.

Available now in 100, 500, and 1000 count packs on Amazon.

Reach out to us to buy and stay compliant. (Amazon Store Coming Soon)

Common Sources of Proposition 65 Chemicals in Clothing:

  1. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
    • Often used as a plasticizer in:
      • Screen prints
      • PVC patches or logos
      • Faux leather
      • Elastic waistbands
      • Plastisol inks (used in many graphic tees)
  2. Lead
    • Can be found in:
      • Metal hardware (zippers, buttons, snaps)
      • Certain dyes and pigments
      • Imported decorative prints
      • Inexpensive fabric paints
  3. Nickel
    • Common in:
      • Metal trims
      • Buttons, rivets, buckles
      • Zippers and grommets
  4. Cadmium
    • Sometimes used in:
      • Fabric dyes (especially reds and yellows)
      • Inexpensive costume embellishments

So, do your clothes contain these chemicals?

Unless you fully control your supply chain—and test every component—it’s hard to know with certainty. Even major brands have faced Prop 65 lawsuits for unknowingly selling clothing with these substances.

That’s why many small brands, Amazon sellers, and private labelers use Proposition 65 warning labels as a precautionary legal safeguard, even if testing hasn’t been done.

Why Compliance Matters: Avoid Hefty Fines and Lawsuits

California doesn’t take shortcuts when it comes to consumer safety. Violating Prop 65 can cost your company up to $2,500 per day, per violation. Whether you’re a small brand or a high-volume manufacturer, that kind of liability is too big to ignore.

A clear, permanent sew-on Proposition 65 label protects you from litigation by ensuring that:

  • Your warning is affixed to the product—as required by law.
  • Your warning is visible at the time of purchase—even if sold through third-party retailers or resellers.
  • You meet the official Prop 65 requirements, including:
    • ⚠️ The signal word “WARNING”
    • Specific chemical names
    • The official government website (www.P65Warnings.ca.gov)

Why Sew-On Labels Are the Gold Standard

Unlike temporary hang tags or stickers that can fall off, tear, or be removed in transit, sew-on labels are:

  • Permanent – Can’t be peeled, washed, or torn off
  • Professional – Clean finish that meets retail quality standards
  • Compliant at every level – From manufacturing to final sale

Especially for private-label manufacturers, third-party sellers, or resellers on Amazon and Etsy, a permanent warning label ensures that no matter where your product ends up, your compliance follows it.

About Our Labels

Distributed by Lee Labels Inc., Los Angeles, CA, our Prop 65 labels are:

  • Woven fabric, not adhesive
  • Machine washable
  • Soft-edged for comfort
  • Available in 100 and 500 packs to meet small or bulk production runs

Who Needs These Labels?

  • Garment manufacturers
  • Amazon sellers
  • Etsy clothing brands
  • Private-label designers
  • Any seller shipping to California

If you’re not labeling your products, you’re at risk. If you’re relying on a temporary sticker, you’re rolling the dice.

Protect Your Brand. Protect Your Business.

Add peace of mind to every product you ship—with durable, compliant, and ready-to-sew Proposition 65 labels. Your customers deserve transparency. Your business deserves protection.

Available now in 100, 500, and 1000 count packs on Amazon.

Buy Now on Amazon

Reach out to us to buy and stay compliant.

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