laundry labels

Common materials for laundry labels include polypropylene, paper, and polyester.

Product descriptions state many waterproof labels can be fully submerged and are resistant to heat/cold, oil, and tearing. User reviews also report that labels have remained attached through multiple wash and dishwasher cycles.

Printable waterproof labels are compatible with laser printers and pigment-based inkjet printers. They are not compatible with dye-based inkjet printers, since dye-based inks can smear when exposed to water.

No-iron fabric labels are intended to be written on by hand: write directly on the sticker with a permanent marker. These labels are not compatible with printers.

Common uses include clothing and uniform identification (medical, nursing, industrial, daycare) and broader organization such as labeling water bottles, lunch boxes, school supplies, storage bins, and food or product items.