Name Tags for Clothes: Iron-On Labels That Survive School Laundry
Name tags for clothes that survive school laundry: iron-on clothes stickers from Rs 349, the care-label check most parents skip, and delivery timing before term.
Name tags for clothes sound like a small job until the first term ends and half the uniform has gone missing. The labels that matter are the ones that survive a hot wash and a school laundry pile, and the ones a teacher can read from across the classroom.
The short answer For school uniforms and PE kits, use iron-on clothes stickers. They press onto fabric and are made for washing. Our clothes stickers are Rs 349, in themes from princesses and superheroes to space and kitty cats. Transparent labels suit the school bag and books, but not clothes. Orders above Rs 399 ship free, and delivery takes 8 to 12 working days.
Why clothes need their own label
A bag tag or a book label is built for a surface that stays still. A shirt stretches, folds and goes through a hot wash. A label that peels after one term is worse than none, because it shows the name was never going to last. Use a label made for fabric, and keep the transparent ones for the things your child carries.
A name that peels in the first wash is just a sticker on a sleeve.
Check the care label before you press
Iron-on stickers need heat, so read the care label first. Most cotton and polycotton school uniforms can take a warm iron, but a delicate knit, a heat-sensitive synthetic or a printed fabric may not. Test on a hidden seam or inside the hem before you press the whole name. If the fabric goes shiny or stiff after the test, skip the iron and try a different spot.
Lay the garment flat and keep the sticker off seams and zips. Press as the sheet's instructions say, and let it cool before you move the garment.
Three checks before you order:
Our picks, priced today
These are the clothes stickers we'd put on a uniform. Every price below was read from the store on 31 October 2026.
- Princess clothes stickers, Rs 349. A soft theme for a girl who wants her name to look like her.
- Rainbow clothes stickers, Rs 349. Bright colours that stand out in a pile of plain grey uniform.
- Space clothes stickers, Rs 349. Shapes with a space theme, a good match for a child who loves rockets.
- Superhero clothes stickers, Rs 349. Bold shapes for PE kits and sports jerseys.
- Writable bag tags, Rs 399. For the school bag, so the name is on the bag as well as the clothes.
Where the name goes
Put the name where a teacher can read it without unpicking the collar. The inside of the back neck and the waistband are the usual places. Type the name exactly as your child signs it, and check the spelling twice before you order. A missed letter is the one mistake you cannot fix after the order goes in.
For the rest of the kit, the clothes stickers collection has the full range. The transparent princess labels at Rs 333 are for the school bag and books, not uniforms.
Order before the term starts
Delivery takes 8 to 12 working days across India, and personalised pieces are made after you order. Count back from the first day of school and add a week for slips. Orders above Rs 399 ship free. Orders at or below that carry a shipping charge that shows at checkout before you pay. We take prepaid orders only: UPI, cards, net banking and wallets.
A routine that keeps labels on
Iron-on labels last longest when clothes go in the wash inside out, on a gentle cycle, and dry away from high heat. Check the labels every few weeks, and press a loose corner back down before it lifts. A corner that lifts in week three is much easier to fix than a label that has come off in the bin.
Frequently asked questions
How do I attach name tags to clothes?
Iron-on stickers press onto fabric with a warm iron, following the instructions on the sheet. Test on a hidden seam first.
Are iron-on name labels safe for school uniforms?
They are made for washing, but a delicate or heat-sensitive fabric may not take the heat. Check the care label before you press.
Can I use transparent labels on clothes?
No. Our transparent labels are for bags, bottles and books. Use the clothes stickers for fabric.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are delivered in 8 to 12 working days across India. Order early before a new term.
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