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Name tags for clothing

I am looking for reasonably priced name tags to iron onto or sew onto clothing, that last through washing, any recommendations where I could buy them from?

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  • nametags.co.uk (via topcashback ;))

    they do ones you just stick on. they are coping brilliantly with washing, drying and ironing on dd's school uniform.
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  • Gigglepig
    Gigglepig Posts: 1,270 Forumite
    Sounds like just what I'm after, but it Seems this webpage no longer works :(
  • Gigglepig wrote: »
    Sounds like just what I'm after, but it Seems this webpage no longer works :(

    So sorry - my bad. Gave you completely the wrong address.

    Try this. https://www.mynametags.com
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  • Gigglepig
    Gigglepig Posts: 1,270 Forumite
    Thanks you, will go check it out :)
  • rach_k
    rach_k Posts: 2,264 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I got two lots from mynametags.com - they're really great! I was a bit wary of stick on labels, partly because I didn't know how well they'd last but also because it feels like you're 'supposed' to sew them on - that's what mums do at the end of the holidays! They have stayed stuck on perfectly on a variety of items - shoes, clothes, school bags etc - and the kids loved choosing their own designs. They are so much easier than sewing or ironing too!
  • AnnieO1234
    AnnieO1234 Posts: 1,722 Forumite
    Dymo letratag label maker with iron on tape. It works marvels and is extremely cost effective if you have more than one child, a lot of clothes and have a number of school years left. Plus you can put it to other uses with the paper and plastic tapes. Initial outlay for tapes and machine will be around £32.

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  • Have only just come across your post and thought I would recommend Stikins name tags. They can be personalised to each child's name and you simply stick the name tag onto the washing label of the garment - no sewing or ironing involved!

    I bought mine from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Personalised-Stickers-STIKINS%C2%AE-Childrens-Labelling/dp/B008JZR9K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417185299&sr=8-1&keywords=stickins+name+labels

    Hope this helps.
  • Queen81
    Queen81 Posts: 167 Forumite
    I used haldondistributionuk on eBay - think it was £2.99 for about 50 name tags that iron on. I've used em since September and they seem robust. I will definitely use them again :)
  • My tip would be, invest in a decent laundry pen (under £5 from places like John Lewis). I handwrite all names directly onto the label - and is honestly one of my favourite inventions!
  • chanie
    chanie Posts: 3,335 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I used a permanent sharpie marker on my son's school uniform (the labels) and that seems to be working well.
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