When a child grows up and becomes more or less independent, parents send him to kindergarten. Here the baby takes his first steps towards independence: he learns to make friends with other children and resolve conflicts that have arisen, and also learns to dress himself and serve himself.
Also in kindergarten, the child is faced with the need to distinguish their own things from others, and sometimes this is quite difficult to do. To help the little man, parents use different methods: sign things, embroider the name of the crumbs on them, or attach special stickers to clothes. The latter method has gained popularity relatively recently, and every day more and more parents use it: after all, it is not only quite fast, but also convenient.
Ways to label things
There are many different ways to designate the owner of this or that thing. The easiest is to sign with a pen. However, not all types of pens write well on fabric, the inscription may turn out to be illegible. In addition, during washing, some ink may be erased, others may shed and ruin a good thing. Suchcases, you must purchase a special fabric marker.
You can do like our grandmothers in the old days - embroider the name of the baby on clothes. However, this will be a rather long process, even with a sewing machine. In addition, products made of thin fabrics (like tights, for example) will not tolerate this very well. Also, this method is poorly applicable to shoes. In most major sewing stores, you can find ready-made tags with a name written on them, and they are easily sewn or glued with an iron in things.
Some moms write on band-aids or paper stickers and take them off before washing. This method is poorly applicable to tights, underwear and shoes. In addition, traces of glue can remain on the clothes and ruin the thing. The most progressive and convenient way to mark things for a child today is stickers on clothes.
They are perfect for even the thinnest fabrics and linen, do not damage materials and do not wash out.
Why do we need stickers on clothes for children
Marking of clothes, shoes and other things of a child in kindergarten and school is necessary not only for him, but also for educators. After all, the baby himself often cannot say exactly what he was wearing in the morning. In addition, clothes, hats and shoes can often be the same, and only thanks to the inscription it will be possible to distinguish which is which.
The main advantage of stickers, in addition to their convenience, simplicity and durability, is that you can not only write a name andthe last name of the crumbs, but also apply some small drawing. By it, the baby recognizes his clothes, because children at this age, as a rule, still do not know how to read.
Types of stickers for clothes
There are different types of tags. The most common is stickers on clothes made with thermal transfer paper. Such stickers can be easily transferred to clothes with an iron. Thermal transfer stickers come in several varieties: for natural/synthetic, for light/dark fabrics.
There are also glow-in-the-dark and reflective stickers for children's clothes. As a rule, they are used only for outerwear. In addition, they are made of dense fabric of silver color. Such stickers most often need to be applied in specialized institutions on special equipment, since the upper reflective layer is very fragile. Reflective stickers are most often used on school-age children who ride bicycles, scooters or roller skates and may find themselves on the road.
By the way, do not confuse stickers on clothes with self-adhesive tags. After all, most stickers are a very thin film with an image or an inscription, which perfectly tolerates washing and is almost imperceptible on clothes. At the same time, self-adhesive tags are made from different types of fabric with a layer of adhesive that is activated by high temperature.
How to stick stickers on clothes
Choosing stickers as a way to mark clothes, you can order them in specialized stores. There you can discussdesign, font and image size. For an additional fee, salon workers themselves will be able to transfer stickers to clothes or give finished products to the customer, so that he himself will be engaged in gluing them. This is very easy to do.
If the sticker is intended for light fabrics, then the image on it is printed in a mirror image. It must be put on a dry ironed fabric with the image down and carefully ironed, straightening all the details. Then carefully remove the top layer of paper. If everything is done correctly, a thin transparent film with a pattern and an inscription will remain on the fabric.
If the transfer sticker is for dark or colored fabrics, the pattern will be printed normally. From such a sticker, the bottom layer of paper is carefully peeled off, and the sticker itself is laid out on a dry, ironed fabric. Included with the sticker will be a special paper, with which the image is covered and then carefully ironed. After the paper is removed, and the image remains tightly glued to the fabric.
It is worth remembering that the fabric must be dry, otherwise the sticker may not adhere well or lose paint.
How to make stickers for clothes with your own hands
If you wish, you can make a sticker on clothes with your own hands. To do this, a sheet of thermal transfer paper of the desired type is bought in any photo store. Then you can bring a ready-made layout on a flash drive and ask to print it. Or, if availableown printer at home, you can print on it. It is worth remembering that the image on labels for light fabrics (regardless of the type of printer - laser / inkjet) is always printed in reverse, and for color - in the usual way.
Having figured out what are the ways of marking clothes, as well as the names of stickers on clothes (applications, transfers, stickers - there are several names) and how to stick them correctly with an iron, it's worth trying to move from theory to practice. And try to create a unique sticker design for your baby's things with your own hands. In addition, having practiced on marking stickers, you can try your hand at creating your own sticker design for t-shirts not only for a child, but also for adult family members.
