Never lose clothes again: Simple labelling hacks every family needs
Discover the easiest ways to label school uniforms, nursery clothes, shoes and more – with waterproof, stick-on and personalised name labels designed to keep clothing safe and organised.
From school jumpers left on the playground to nursery bags that never make it home, missing clothes are a daily headache for many parents and carers. But with a few simple labelling tricks, you can keep your family’s clothing organised and make lost property a thing of the past.
In this guide, discover easy and effective ways to label clothes and accessories using Avery’s home range – from stick-on name labels to fabric stamps – all designed to survive the chaos of busy family life.
Stick-on Clothing labels: Your every essential
Forget sewing or ironing – stick-on clothing labels are a fast and fuss-free way to label everything from school uniforms to PE kits. Simply write the name using a permanent marker or pen, peel and stick onto the garment’s care label.
Perfect for:
School uniforms
Nursery clothes
Coats, scarves, and hats
Sports kits
Care home garments
Why they work:
Avery’s stick-on clothing labels are washing machine and tumble dryer safe, lasting through multiple washes while remaining soft and non-irritating against skin.
Personalise clothes instantly with a clothing name stamp
For families labelling large amounts of clothing (think nurseries or care homes), a customisable clothing stamp is a game-changer. Pre-loaded with washable ink, Avery’s stamp lets you mark names directly onto fabric – in seconds.
Top tip:
Use the included iron-on strip for darker fabrics, so names stay visible and clear.
Ideal for:
Large uniform batches
Nursery settings
Nursing home clothing
Gym or work uniforms
Don’t forget shoes and accessories
It’s not just clothing that goes missing! Shoes, wellies, and bags are often left behind too.
Avery’s stick-on shoe labels make it easy to mark footwear discreetly. Designed to fit comfortably inside shoes, these waterproof labels withstand daily wear and tear.
Label ideas:
Trainers and school shoes
Ballet slippers or dance shoes
Lunch bags and backpacks
Water bottles (using waterproof self-laminating labels)
Waterproof self-laminating labels: Not just for lunchboxes
For items that face frequent splashes, spills, or outdoor adventures, self-laminating name labels are perfect. Kids can decorate and personalise their own name tags before sealing them with the laminate layer, creating fun, durable labels that stick to smooth surfaces.
Use on:
Lunchboxes
Water bottles
Snack tubs
Pencil cases
Sports equipment
These labels are dishwasher and microwave safe, making them ideal for school and nursery supplies.
Tidy Up with labels at home
Clothes might not always go missing outside – sometimes, it’s the chaos at home that needs tackling! Use chalkboard labels, kraft labels or dissolvable labels to organise drawers, baskets, and wardrobes.
Ideas for home organisation:
Label storage tubs for seasonal clothing
Create zones for school uniform, PE kit, and after-school activities
Use dissolvable labels on fabric storage bags for an eco-friendly touch
Keep track with our labels
With a few clever labelling hacks, keeping track of your family’s clothing doesn’t need to be stressful. Whether you’re prepping for back-to-school, organising nursery essentials or caring for older relatives, Avery’s range of practical labelling solutions is designed to make life easier.
From stick-on clothing labels to self-laminating bottle labels, explore how easy it is to never lose clothing again.
