Étiquettes

Étiquettes is the plural of étiquette in French and commonly refers to labels or tags attached to objects to convey information such as identity, origin, price, or care instructions. They are used across commerce, manufacturing, apparel, and logistics, and can be made from paper, cardboard, fabric, or plastic, often with adhesives or integrated anchors.

Common types include price tags, care labels on clothing (often following textile care labeling standards), product labels indicating origin or materials, size labels, and barcode or RFID tags that enable automatic identification and inventory management. Name tags or badges used at events or workplaces are another widespread form. Design choices focus on legibility, durability, and how well the tag withstands handling or washing, depending on its function and environment.

In information and digital contexts, étiquettes describe labels that organize data, such as metadata, HTML tags, or tagging systems used in social media and libraries. Standards and technologies such as ISO 3758 for textile care labeling, GS1 barcodes, and RFID contribute to consistency and interoperability in production and retail.

The term étiquette also relates to the broader concept of social conduct, known as etiquette in French, but the plural étiquettes is primarily used for labels and tags in everyday usage. See also etiquette (social conduct); labeling; tagging; barcode; RFID; textile care labeling.