Barcodes for Clothing & Apparel – UPC and EAN Barcodes
Launching a clothing line or adding new product variations? Get UPC-A and EAN-13 barcodes for garments, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessories. Assign separate barcode numbers to different styles, sizes, colors, and other product variations to help organize your product catalog and inventory.
Why Your Clothing Business Needs Unique Barcodes
Essential benefits for fashion retailers and apparel brands
Inventory Management
Track every size, color, and style variation with precise accuracy across all your locations and channels.
Multi-Platform Selling
List your products on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and other major e-commerce platforms with verified barcode clothing labels.
Retail Compliance
Meet the barcode requirements of major retailers and fashion distributors worldwide.
Variant Tracking
Assign unique codes for different sizes (XS-XXXL), colors, patterns, and style variations of each garment.
Perfect for All Apparel Categories
Our clothing barcode labels work for every type of clothing and fashion accessory
- T-shirts, shirts, and tops in multiple colors and sizes
- Jeans, pants, and trousers with different fits and washes
- Dresses, skirts, and formal wear collections
- Jackets, coats, and outerwear in various styles
- Footwear including shoes, boots, and sneakers
- Accessories like hats, scarves, belts, and bags
- Swimwear and activewear lines
- Socks, underwear, and intimate apparel
How Barcode Labels For Clothing Works
Get your garment barcodes in minutes
- Choose your barcode type (EAN-13 for international markets or UPC-A for North America)
- Purchase the quantity you need - bulk discounts available for larger orders
- Instantly download your barcodes for clothing in multiple formats ready for printing on garment tags and labels
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Generate My Clothing Barcode Now (Starting $5.00)Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about barcodes for clothing and apparel
Do I need a different barcode for each size and color?
Yes, each unique combination of size and color requires its own barcode. For example, a red shirt in size Medium needs a different barcode than the same red shirt in size Large, and different from a blue shirt in size Medium.
Will these barcodes work for fashion marketplaces like Amazon?
Customers have reported successfully using our UPC and EAN barcodes for products sold through platforms such as Amazon, Shopify, and other retail or e-commerce channels. However, barcode requirements can vary by marketplace, product category, brand, and seller account, and these requirements may change over time. If a marketplace specifically requires a GS1-issued GTIN associated with your business or product, you should follow that marketplace's requirement before purchasing.
Can I print these barcodes on clothing tags?
Yes! We provide high-resolution barcode files in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF) that are perfect for printing on garment tags, hang tags, labels, and packaging.
How many barcodes do I need for my clothing line?
Multiply your number of styles × colors × sizes. For example, 10 styles in 5 colors and 6 sizes would require 300 barcodes.
Do these barcodes expire or require renewal fees?
No. Our barcodes are yours forever with a one-time payment and no annual renewal fees.
What's the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A for clothing?
EAN-13 is used internationally, while UPC-A is mainly used in the United States and Canada. Both are widely accepted retail barcode formats.
What is a garment barcode?
A garment barcode is a unique product identification code used by clothing manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to manage inventory, track product movement, and improve supply chain efficiency in the apparel industry.
Are clothing barcodes unique?
Yes. Each product variation must have its own unique barcode. Different sizes, colors, or styles require separate codes to ensure accurate tracking and retail compliance.
How much does a barcode cost?
Barcode pricing depends on the number of barcode numbers you need. GS1UPC offers individual and bulk UPC and EAN barcode packages, so businesses with multiple clothing styles, sizes, and colors can choose a package based on the number of unique product variations they need to identify. You can view the current package prices on our Buy Barcodes page.
What type of barcode is used on clothes?
The most common barcode types for clothing are UPC and EAN for retail scanning. Code 128 or QR codes may be used for internal tracking. These systems improve checkout speed, inventory accuracy, and supply chain visibility.
UPC & EAN Barcodes for Clothing and Apparel
Clothing brands often need separate barcode numbers for individual product variations such as style, size, color, pattern, or pack quantity. Assigning a unique barcode to each variation helps businesses organize product catalogs, manage inventory, and identify products during retail scanning.
UPC-A barcodes are commonly used for retail products in the United States and Canada, while EAN-13 barcodes are widely used across Europe and many international markets. Before choosing a format, check the requirements of the retailer or marketplace where you intend to sell your clothing products.
Whether you are launching your first clothing collection or managing a larger range of styles and variations, you can choose individual or bulk barcode packages based on the number of products you need to identify. View our UPC and EAN barcode packages to select the quantity that matches your clothing line.
After assigning barcode numbers to your clothing products, you can use our barcode label designer to create custom UPC or EAN labels with product names, prices, SKU details, QR codes and other information for your garments and apparel.
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