When the beginning of a new academic year rolls around, the biscuit tin is taken down from the highest shelf in its obscure hiding place.
This ceremonial retrieving of the tin is not for snacking purposes – far from it. As most Brits will know, the biscuit tin in any household is the home of an array of ancient sewing supplies, dried-up permanent markers, stickers and – most importantly – name labels for school uniforms.
However, as the list of school essentials for modern kids has gotten longer and longer each year, often resembling Harry Potter’s first year requirements in their obscurity, the need for more advanced labels has been made abundantly clear.
From labelling lunchb oxes and water bottles to show-and-tell toys, and even tablets if your little one is a hi-tech learner – name labels and stickers are an incredibly simple way to ensure your child’s belongings will never get mixed up with their classmates’ things again.
Keep scrolling for a round-up of the best laundry, dishwasher and freezer-proof name labels for all your child’s school essentials.
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Name Bubbles School Labels Pack
For ultimate customisability with zero fuss, look no further than Name Bubbles. The brand’s dedicated value pack comes with 89 stick-on, washable labels in varying shapes and sizes for all your children’s school supplies.
Whether you’re using this variety of stickers for lunch boxes, water bottles or stationery, rest-assured each label is waterproof, dishwasher safe, freezer safe and microwave safe. Only the circular clothing labels in this pack are laundry safe, so ensure you’re divvying up your pack accordingly for each item that needs labelling.
Buy now £31.00, Name Bubbles
My Name Tags
Another highly customisable option which also has ample space for emergency telephone numbers, My Name Tags offers one set of 56 labels for just £13.95. Choose between washable iron-on labels, which are designed to adhere to fabric seamlessly once heat is applied, or classic stitch-on labels for parents with nimble fingers. You can also snap-up a pack of classic stickers for non-fabric school supplies.
Buy now £13.95, My Name Tags
Stikins labels
This Mumsnet-approved option is also Amazon’s choice when it comes to personalised name labels for school. These no-nonsense black and white labels will last on everything from school uniforms and sports kits, to protractors and compasses thanks to the advanced adhesive. Snap-up a whopping 90 stickers for just £12.99.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
Petit Fernand stick-on name labels
Do away with labels which require sewing and ironing for good, for these simple stick-on labels are safe for all your child’s clothing. Simply pop your sticker onto the care or brand label within their garment, and watch as it survives countless washes and tumble dries. Customise with an array of background colours, text colours, fronts and adorable illustrations. A pack of 60 stick-on labels is just £13.50.
Buy now £13.50, Petit Fernand
100 Personalised Iron-on Fabric Labels
Perhaps the best value iron-on labels we’ve come across, the Haberdashery Online Store offers an impressive 100 personalised labels for just £9.99. Granted, you won’t be able to customise each label to the extent of other more expensive options, but these labels are certainly a practical, utilitarian, durable and long-lasting option for kids and adults alike.
Buy now £9.99, Amazon
Avery No-Iron Kids Clothing Labels, Washer & Dryer Safe
On the opposite end of the spectrum, these no-iron labels are fairly pricey given the fact that they don’t come with the option to pre-print your child’s name. Instead, each label comes blank for you to pen your child’s name with a permanent marker. Nevertheless, over 10,000 positive Amazon reviews speak to the strength and durability of these assorted labels, making them a fuss-free top pick for parents across the country.
Buy now £15.16, Amazon
Easy2Name woven labels
Equally approved by Mumsnet forums, many parents prefer the undeniable longevity of a classic, old-school woven label – not to mention they are often far cheaper than modern stickers and iron-on options. With Easy2Name, choose from six different lettering colours and font styles and order from 36 to 144 labels at a time – depending on how forgetful your little one is. A medium pack of 72 labels costs just £14.95.
Buy now £14.95, Easy2Name
