Kids have this annoying habit, of misplacing things at home or even in school, which leaves their parents frustrated. There are instances when your kids’ friends forget their toys and other stuff at your home or in your car. To deal with a pile of such things at your home can be irritating but there’s definitely a way out! Ever heard about personalized iron-on name tags? also known as clothing tags.
These labels can be stuck on almost any clothing or toy at your home to differentiate them from each other. Unlike the traditional clothing labels that had to be stitched to the clothes, the iron-on labels are easy to stick and remove. These labels are life-savers for people who are short on time and are not comfortable with using sewing machines. The following instructions will guide you on how to apply these labels with the help of an iron and a dry cloth.
- If you are applying a label onto a new garment, it’s advisable to first wash it and then let it dry properly. If applied to wet or dirty garments, the labels may not stick at all or may pull off soon.
- Non-steam or dry irons work well for sticking the labels onto clothes. If you have a steam iron at home, you can still use it by changing its settings to ‘No-steam’.
The labels may not stick if there is moisture in the garment. - The iron should not come in direct contact with the label. You can use a piece of cloth as a mediator or a pressing cloth between these two. Ensure that the hot iron does not touch the label as it can burn it.
- Different brands may have different instructions for pasting and removing these labels. Though most of the labels would stick in around 10-20 seconds, you should make it a point to refer to the set of instructions on the pack of labels.
- Let the label cool down and then check its edges with your nails to see if it is sticking to the cloth properly. If you find any loose portions, press it with the help of the iron for a few more seconds.
- The key to make the labels last longer is to stick them perfectly but you should know that some labels may lose their ink or the alphabets written on them may fade away by coming into contact with bleach or detergents.
These labels are of great help to you, your children, their friends and their school teachers as well. Using these labels, you will be able to keep a stock of your child’s items. Eventually, your child will learn to take care of his belongings but till the time he takes the first step towards it, these labels can prove to be really helpful. Find interesting labels online to make this activity fun-filled for you and your child. You can find some very attractive labels with different symbols and stylishly written alphabets to have a variety of labeled clothes and toys in your child’s closet.