A barcode is a machine-readable representation of a unique number, allowing retailers to track product sales in their inventory system. It typically consists of dark ink on a light background, forming high and low reflectance patterns that are converted to binary digits. UPCs (12 digits) and EANs (13 digits) are common types of barcodes.

Buy Barcodes for Clothing & Fashion Products in Australia

Fast, affordable and retail‑ready barcodes for apparel, footwear, handbags and accessories.

Launching a new clothing or accessories brand in Australia? Whether you’re selling t‑shirts, dresses, handbags, footwear, hats, belts, umbrellas or jewellery, your products will almost certainly require EAN‑13 retail barcodes to be stocked in stores or listed online.

Clothing stores often manage thousands of sizes, colours and styles (SKUs) —making reliable, accurate barcoding essential for inventory control and point‑of‑sale scanning.

Launching a fashion brand is an enormous task. Between design, manufacturing, and marketing, the last thing you want to worry about is technical barcode compliance. We are here to take the stress out of barcoding. We understand the hustle of the Australian fashion industry, and we’re here to make this part of your journey seamless At Barcodes Australia, we make it simple and affordable for new and growing brands to get the barcodes they need—with instant delivery, no memberships and no annual fees.

Trusted by 20,000+ Australian businesses – 3 million barcodes already in circulation

Why Clothing & Accessories Brands Need Barcodes

Barcodes are used by retailers and online marketplaces to:

Scan products at checkout
Track stock movements and variations (sizes, colours, styles)
Automate reordering and prevent stockouts
List products on platforms like Shopify and eBay.

For apparel, footwear and accessories sold in Australia, the industry standard is the EAN‑13 retail barcode. Each size or colour variation requires a unique barcode, ensuring retailers can correctly identify and replenish the exact item they need.

Perfect for Start‑Ups & Small Fashion Brands

We understand that new brands often work with many product variants. From a single t‑shirt available in 3 sizes and 2 colours (that’s 6 barcodes needed) to a handbag available in multiple materials—every variation must have it’s own barcode number (GTIN) as identifier in retailers databases. To make things easy, our barcode packages include:

Globally valid EAN‑13 numbers
High‑resolution barcode images (PNG, SVG & PDF formats)
Certificate of ownership
Free optional registration on international barcode databases
One‑off cost — no annual fees
Accepted by Major Australian Retailers such as Myer, eBay & Shopify.
Instant Delivery by email in 5 minutes

How to use your barcodes

When you purchase from Barcodes Australia, your barcode package is delivered instantly by email. This means you can immediately:

Assign each barcode to each SKU (and keep any spares for future products)
Add barcodes to swing tags
Send barcodes to printers for labels
List products online
Supply to retailers without delay

💡 TIP FOR FASHION BRANDS

Always buy your barcodes BEFORE printing swing tags. Reprinting clothing labels and tags can cost thousands.
It’s smart to buy in bulk as it offers excellent savings. Barcodes do not have to be used all at the same time. You can use some now and keep the rest for future ranges.

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How Many Barcodes Do You Need?

Use this simple formula:

Number of styles × number of colours × number of sizes = number of barcodes needed

Examples:

Product	Variations	Barcodes Needed
T-shirt	3 sizes × 2 colours	6
Shoes	5 sizes × 2 colours	10
Handbags	2 materials × 3 colours	6

See Some of our Clients

We’ve supported Australian businesses since 2007, helping new brands navigate barcoding with confidence. Here are some apparel brands that use our barcodes.

Why Choose Barcodes Australia for Apparel & Accessories

Why Choose Our Barcodes	What You Get
✔Legally valid retail barcodes	No joining or annual membership fees. Our barcodes originate from the authentic GS1 system and are globally unique.
✔Perfect for fashion brands	Ideal for clothing and accessories with multiple sizes, colours, and product variants.
✔Bulk discounts available	Save money with discounted barcode packages for 100 and 1,000 barcodes.
✔Trusted by Australian businesses	Over 20,000 Australian customers rely on our barcode solutions since 2007. See our 5 Star Reviews
✔Millions of barcodes in use	More than 3 million barcodes are already in circulation worldwide.
✔Free barcode registration	Increase brand visibility and help prevent misuse of your barcode numbers.
✔Expert customer support	Friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help whenever you need assistance. Barcode dimensions can be seen here.

Ready to Start? Buy Barcodes in Minutes

Buying barcodes is quick and easy:

Decide how many barcodes you need.
Checkout online
Receive your barcodes instantly by email

Start your clothing or accessories brand the right way—with reliable, retailer‑accepted barcodes from Barcodes Australia.

Once you have your numbers, the next step is physical tags. If you aren’t printing your own swing tags yet, we can provide high-quality printed labels for you. From retail stickers to specialised apparel labels, we can ship them directly to your door or manufacturer.

Confused about sizes vs. colors? Don’t guess. You can talk directly with an expert account manager. Whether you prefer a quick phone call 1800 99 52 59, Whatsapp, email or our live online chat (bottom right), we are here to guide you through the setup process so you get it right the first time.