6 Ways to Label Clothes
There is no single best way to label clothes due to different types of fabrics and how the garment is designed. Labeling options vary in cost, and you must decide if the label will be permanent or may need to be removed in the future. If you use a marker, always write the owner’s name on the care tag or an inside seam. Protect the outside of the garment by placing some cardboard under the label area to catch any bleeding ink. Another downside of using a permanent marker is you may also have some unhappy hand-me-down recipients if an older sibling’s name is on the shirt. A good suggestion is to use the family’s last name only. It should also be noted that most items that are marked with indelible ink are not accepted by consignment shops for resale and are not usable by charities that distribute used clothing since the name is visible. The downside of the labels is they are usually difficult to remove and may damage the fabric of the garment if you pull too hard. Some wearers also find them scratchy if placed near the neckline. You can make your own iron-on labels using twill tape, a laundry marker, and some fusible web (available online or at any craft store). This is a particularly helpful DIY to know if your child springs the need for labels on you at the last minute.
