Labelling, Permanent & Temporary Marking
Garment Identification Systems for Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Unicorp supplies a complete range of garment labelling and marking systems for commercial laundries, dry cleaners, and textile care operations. From permanent heat-seal labels that survive hundreds of wash cycles to temporary tags for piece identification and tracking, we provide everything you need to eliminate garment loss and streamline your workflow.
We partner with Thermopatch (global leader in textile labelling) and Cleaner’s Supply (US-based marking products) to offer proven identification solutions backed by local consumable resupply and technical support.
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Labelling, Permanent & Temporary Marking Product Detail Pages
Heat Seal Machines & Presses
Thermopatch heat seal machines permanently bond identification labels to garments and textiles. These labels withstand industrial washing, dry cleaning, and ironing — ensuring reliable garment tracking throughout the entire care cycle.
HiQ-EOS Series Heat Seal Machines
Brand: Thermopatch
Application: High-volume permanent garment labelling
Key Features: The HiQ-EOS series is Thermopatch’s flagship heat seal platform. Digital temperature and pressure control ensures consistent label adhesion across all fabric types. Fast cycle times for high-throughput operations. Compatible with HiQ-tape, Hytex, and other Thermopatch label media.
HS-21-SQR Heat Seal Press (Square Format)
Brand: Thermopatch
Application: Flat linens, uniforms, and workwear labelling
Key Features: Square-format press head for labelling flat items such as towels, bed linens, tablecloths, and uniforms. Consistent heat and pressure distribution across the full pressing area. Ideal for hospitality and industrial laundry operations processing large volumes of flat textiles.
HS-4-C Compact Heat Seal
Brand: Thermopatch
Application: Small operations and space-constrained workshops
Key Features: Compact heat seal unit designed for smaller dry cleaning shops and laundries. Delivers the same permanent label adhesion as larger models in a smaller footprint. Simple operation with adjustable temperature and timer controls. Cost-effective entry point for operations starting a permanent labelling programme.
Permanent Labels & Tapes
Heat-activated label tapes and materials that bond permanently to garments and textiles. Designed to survive commercial washing, dry cleaning, and pressing without peeling, fading, or degrading.
HiQ-tape & Hytex Label Tapes
Brand: Thermopatch
Types: HiQ-tape (premium heat seal tape), Hytex (textile-based labels)
Key Features: Heat-activated adhesive bonds permanently to fabric during the seal process. Available in multiple widths and colours for different identification needs. Print customer names, barcodes, or item numbers directly onto the tape. Survives 200+ wash and dry cleaning cycles without degradation.
Fiberolls, Thermoseal Tape & Combination Labels
Brand: Thermopatch
Products: Fiberolls (fiber-based labels), Thermoseal Tape, CombiTex / CombiPly (combination labels)
Key Features: Fiberolls are durable fibre-based labels for heavy-duty industrial textiles. Thermoseal Tape provides a versatile sealing medium for various label types. CombiTex and CombiPly combination labels merge printed information with heat-seal backing for all-in-one identification solutions.
Label Printers & Software
Print custom identification labels in-house with Thermopatch label printers. Produce barcodes, customer names, item codes, and sequential numbering on demand — eliminating the need for pre-printed label orders.
Y-151 Label Printer
Brand: Thermopatch
Application: On-demand label printing for laundries and dry cleaners
Key Features: Thermal transfer printer designed specifically for textile labels. Prints barcodes, text, customer names, and sequential numbers directly onto Thermopatch label media. Integrates with laundry management software for automated label production. Compact design fits on any workstation counter.
Temporary Tags & Marking
Temporary identification tags for piece tracking through the dry cleaning and laundry process. These tags are attached at intake and removed before return — ensuring every garment is correctly identified, sorted, and matched to the right customer.
Dry Cleaning Tags & Piece Tags
Brand: Cleaner’s Supply
Products: ClearType #1 Regular Dry Cleaning Piece Tags (1,000/box, white), standard dry cleaning tags
Key Features: Pre-numbered tags for individual garment identification at drop-off. Pin-on or staple attachment for secure fastening through the cleaning process. Clear, legible numbering that matches the customer receipt for error-free sorting and retrieval. Supplied in bulk boxes for high-volume operations.
Wet Strength & No Waste Tags
Brand: Cleaner’s Supply
Products: Wet Strength Blank Tag Rolls, No Waste Tags
Key Features: Wet Strength tags are designed to survive the laundering process without disintegrating — essential for wet cleaning and laundry operations. Blank rolls allow custom numbering or handwriting. No Waste Tags minimise material waste with efficient roll-based dispensing, reducing consumable costs for high-volume tagging operations.
Key Benefits of Professional Garment Labelling
Eliminate Garment Loss
Permanent labels and temporary tags ensure every garment is tracked from intake to return — dramatically reducing mix-ups, misplacements, and customer complaints.
Faster Sorting & Retrieval
Barcoded and numbered labels speed up sorting at every stage of the cleaning process, reducing labour time and increasing throughput.
Durable Identification
Thermopatch heat-seal labels survive 200+ commercial wash and dry cleaning cycles without peeling, fading, or degrading.
Reduce Replacement Costs
Proper garment identification prevents costly replacement claims from lost or misattributed items — protecting your bottom line and customer trust.
Industries We Serve
Our labelling and marking products are used across the full spectrum of textile care and garment management operations.
Dry Cleaners
Piece tags for customer garment tracking, permanent labels for repeat customers, and barcode systems for automated sorting.
Hotels & Hospitality
Permanent linen labelling for towels, bed sheets, tablecloths, and staff uniforms to track inventory and reduce linen loss.
Industrial Laundries
High-volume labelling for uniforms, workwear, and flat linens processed across multiple client accounts at industrial scale.
Hospitals & Healthcare
Durable labelling for scrubs, patient gowns, and facility linens that must withstand frequent high-temperature laundering and disinfection.
Why Choose Unicorp for Labelling & Marking
Complete Labelling Workflow
From heat seal machines and label printers to tapes, tags, and consumables — we supply everything you need to implement a full garment identification system under one roof.
Reduce Garment Loss
Our labelling systems help you track every item from intake to return. Operations using permanent labels and barcode tagging report significantly fewer lost garments and customer complaints.
Thermopatch Quality
Thermopatch is the global standard in textile labelling. Their heat seal machines and label media are used by the world’s largest laundry and textile rental companies for proven, reliable performance.
Consumable Resupply
Label tapes, tags, and printing supplies stocked locally for ongoing resupply. No running out of consumables — Unicorp keeps your labelling operation running without interruption.
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Whether you’re setting up a new labelling programme or need consumable resupply for your existing Thermopatch system, get expert advice and a free quote from Unicorp. We’ll help you choose the right identification solution for your operation.
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FAQs
We supply two main categories: permanent labelling systems (Thermopatch heat seal machines, label tapes, printers, and consumables) and temporary marking products (Cleaner’s Supply dry cleaning tags, wet strength tags, and no waste tag rolls). Permanent labels bond to fabric and survive hundreds of wash cycles, while temporary tags are used for piece tracking during the cleaning process and removed before return.
Permanent marking uses heat-activated labels that are bonded directly to the fabric with a heat seal press. These labels survive commercial washing, dry cleaning, and pressing for the lifetime of the garment. They are used for ongoing identification of items like hotel linens, uniforms, and repeat customer garments. Temporary marking uses paper or plastic tags that are pinned, stapled, or clipped to garments at intake and removed after processing. They are used for one-time piece tracking during the cleaning cycle.
Yes. Unicorp provides guidance on selecting the right heat seal machine, label type, and printing setup for your specific operation. We help you choose between compact and high-volume systems based on your throughput, advise on the best label media for your fabric types, and ensure your equipment is configured correctly. We also provide operator training so your team can start labelling garments confidently from day one.
Yes. Unicorp stocks Thermopatch label tapes (HiQ-tape, Hytex, Fiberolls, Thermoseal), printer ribbons, and Cleaner’s Supply temporary tags in South Africa for ongoing resupply. We understand that labelling consumables are an essential ongoing need, so we maintain local inventory to ensure you never run out of the materials that keep your operation running.
Yes. The Thermopatch HiQ-EOS series heat seal machines and Y-151 label printers are designed for high-volume industrial laundry and textile rental operations processing thousands of items per day. The labels themselves are engineered to withstand the rigorous wash programmes, chemical exposure, and high-temperature drying used in industrial laundering. Many of the world’s largest textile service companies rely on Thermopatch systems for their garment identification needs.