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The best items use to label your child's school uniform
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When it comes to keeping track of your kids' school clothes, the best way to get prepared is to stock up on name tags and labels for their uniform.
Many parents have the same issues with lost jumpers that we never see again, missing lunch boxes, and even our kids coming home in someone else’s shoes on PE day!
It’s an easy mistake to make, once name tags have fallen off or rubbed away after the first few weeks. Luckily, help is at hand, as there are many ways to make your kids belongings stand out from the rest this school year.
We’ve found the smartest, easiest to use and quirkiest name tags and labels to make sure there are no more mix-ups!
1. Sew-on tags with motifs
* Wide range of colours, fonts and motifs to choose from
* Come in a pack of 72
* Have soft, woven edges, so easy to sew on
These name labels are a twist on the traditional sew-on name tags, with bold stitching for the names and cute motifs for non-reading children. They're made from polyester and have soft woven edges for easy application on clothing. A great, long-lasting buy if you have the time and patience for sewing on labels!
2. Laundry pen
* Permanent and waterproof effect
* Designed with a unique needlepoint tip for neat writing
* For a more long-lasting effect, iron after application
Not keen on sewing? Why not just use this fine-tipped fabric pen to write your child’s initials on their school kit? This is probably the quickest and easiest way to label school uniform if you have more than one child heading back to school in September and limited time. An absolute must-have for labelling school gear and uniform. It comes in black or white, so you can suit the colour to the item you are labelling.
3. Stikins Name Label Kit
* Guaranteed and lab-tested to stay stuck for 40 washes at 40°C
* Microwave, dishwasher and tumble dryer-safe
* Contains 60 labels, one special label pen and instructions
These are a fun way to label your child’s lunchbox, stationery and even their uniform. Just simply write down their name using the pen provided and get sticking away! The sticky labels are microwave, dishwasher and dryer-resistant and can be placed in the washing machine up to 40°C. If using on clothing, just make sure to stick onto the washing care tag, so that it stays on better.
4. Personalised Handle Wraps
* Perfect for backpacks, lunch and travel bags
* Can be custom-embroidered with up to 10 letters
* Easily washable, removable and reusable
If you are still wondering how to make your child's belongs stand out, consider these stunning handmade name handle wraps. Not only are these bold and bright enough to avoid any mix-ups, they also don’t involve using a permanent marker or getting the sewing machine out. Easy-peasy! They're also great for travel, as you can put them on suitcases. Just choose your print and font and you're off!
5. Iron-on Name Labels
* Printed with permanent ink
* Made with quality materials and adhesives for long-wearing results
* Come in packs of 20, 50 or 100
We love these iron-on labels! They are easy to use on clothes and can be applied in seconds, which means there is no need to spend hours sewing on name tags. And, if you're worried about scratchy labels, it's guaranteed that the product keeps its softness following washing and drying. Sorted!
6. Animal Shoe Labels
* Labels are long-wearing and easy to apply
* Can help teach children to distinguish left from right
* Available in a great range of colours, fonts and designs
These labels are specially designed for shoes as they split into two, with one half going into each shoe. When the shoes are put together, the labels can be read and the two halves of the cute animal come together - which means no more mismatched, odd pairs! You'll be spoilt for choice with the designs, as there's an awesome range for both boys and girls, which are even sweat-resistant to increase longevity. Put them in school shoes, sports shoes, ballet shoes, football shoes - any shoe!
7. Water Bottle Labels
* Easy-to-apply vinyl label that will stick to almost any smooth surface
* Made from self-adhesive vinyl
* Handwash only
Say goodbye to the missing water bottle - there’s no way your child is losing this once their name is plastered all over it. These large, personalised vinyl stickers cover pretty much the whole water bottle or any other object with a smooth surface. They come in a choice of colours and with six different fonts.
8. Personalised Stamp Set
* The set includes one black inkpad and two stamps
* Name on two lines
* The ink used is suitable for most materials; fabric, metal, paper, wood, leather and plastic
This is definitely the fastest way to name your children's belongings. No need to iron or sew - now you can just stamp their name on in seconds! There is space for two lines, so your child's first and last name, plus you can choose a little picture that they will recognise if they can't read yet. This means you can label with minimum fuss and effort; simply press the personalised stamp into the fabric ink block and then onto your child's clothes and shoes. Ta-dah!
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