Ways to Label Kids’ Clothing (That Actually Stay Put in the Wash)

Let’s face it: keeping track of your child’s clothing is practically a full-time job. Between school, daycare, sports, and summer camp, items seem to disappear into the void, never to return. The good news? There are genius ways to label kids’ clothing that actually work, even after dozens of wash cycles. Whether your little one prefers tagless tees or you’re knee-deep in camp prep, Mabel’s Labels has a lineup of solutions designed to stay stuck—and keep your sanity intact.

Why Labeling Kids’ Clothes Matters

Sure, it might feel like an extra task—but labeling your kids’ clothes is a parenting hack that saves time, money, and frustration. Here’s why:

• Lost-and-found overflow: Unlabeled clothing often ends up in the landfill.
• Avoid costly replacements: In this economy, we don’t all have the time or money to be replacing hoodies
• Sibling mix-ups: Avoid fights over identical gear and school uniforms.
• Independent kids: Personalized labels help little ones identify their own items.
• Teachers will thank you: A label helps lost items return to the right cubby, bag, or backpack.

Peel & Stick Name Labels for Clothing: The Game-Changer

As the original label brand trusted by families across North America, Mabel’s Labels has led the kids’ labeling world for over 22 years. Our latest innovation is proof that when parents’ needs change, we change with them.

The first of its kind: Direct-to-fabric. Laundry-safe. Sensory-friendly.

We’re thrilled to introduce the Peel & Stick Name Labels for Clothing—the first-ever kids’ label designed to stick directly to fabric, with no ironing or sewing required. And yes, it stays put through wash after wash, dry after dry.

Why you’ll love them:

• Direct-to-fabric application: Works perfectly on tagless clothes, socks, underwear, mittens, swimsuits—anything.
• Sensory-friendly design: These labels are ultra-soft, thinner than our Tag Mates™, and ideal for sensitive skin.
• Incredible grip: They’re stickier than anything we’ve made before and totally laundry-safe.
• Tagless approved: Parents of sensory-sensitive kids, this one’s for you. No tags? No problem.

These labels are lab-tested and mom-approved—thin, flexible, and built to last through the daily chaos of family life. And best of all? You can barely feel them once they’re on.

How to Use the New Peel & Stick Name Labels:

1. Lay your clothing flat and smooth out any wrinkles, but don’t stretch the fabric.
2. Peel the label from the backing—it’ll be super sticky!
3. Press it firmly onto the fabric using even pressure. Let it sit for 24–48 hours before washing.

They’re laundry-safe and dryer-friendly, so you can wash without worry of peeling or fading. Just avoid really fuzzy or overly stretched materials for best results.

What fabrics do they work on?

These peel & stick labels perform beautifully on cotton, denim, polyester, nylon, fleece, canvas, knitwear, and more. From baby onesies to basketball jerseys, they’ve got your fabric-covered.

Need to remove them?

No problem—with a little picking, you can peel them away when you’re done with them.

Tag Mates™ Stick-On Clothing Labels: The Classic Choice

Tag Mates™ are our longtime best-sellers for a reason. Designed to stick directly to clothing care tags, these no-sew, no-iron labels are a favorite with busy parents—and have been winning awards for over two decades. These are our typical vinyl material that sticks to the care tag. We still love our ole’ faithful Tag Mates – but encourage you to try the new peel & stick!

• Stick to care tags (not fabric)
• Washer and dryer safe
  

Custom Clothing Stamp: Fast and Fuss-Free

Need to label a full wardrobe in five minutes flat? The Custom Clothing Stamp is your new BFF.

• Stamps directly onto fabric in seconds
• Permanent for up to 50 washes
• Small enough to keep in your bag for on-the-go labeling

Iron-On Labels: A Classic That Still Has Fans

We see you, ironing purists. While most of us are happy to skip the steam, there’s still a place for Iron-On Labels in the world of kids’ gear.

They’re durable, classic, and get the job done. But for the rest of us juggling laundry, snacks, and school drop-offs? We’re more than happy to let our peel & stick options take the wheel.

The Right Label for Every Kid, and Every Closet

We’re really in love with our new Peel and Stick Name Labels for Clothing – and highly encourage you to give them a try!  But, as in parenting, there’s no one-size-fits-all! When it comes to labeling kids’ clothing, there are lots of options, and with Mabel’s Labels, you’ll always have the best option:

• Need flexibility for tagless gear? Try our new Peel & Stick Name Labels for Clothing.
• Prefer tried-and-true? Go with Tag Mates™.
• Just want to make it quick? Grab the Custom Clothing Stamp.
• Still love to iron? We’ve got Iron-On Labels too.

Whatever your style, we make it simple. Label it once and forget about it—because chasing down lost clothing shouldn’t be on your to-do list.