How to use My Nametags Colour Stickers on clothes

We’re very excited about using our new My Nametags Colour Stickers on clothing. “I’ve already got colour stickers,” we hear you say…But these new stickers are different as they will stick to the washing care label in clothes so there’s no need to iron them in. They’re multi-tasking so you can also use them to label equipment like iPod’s, rulers, shoes etc.

Here’s how to label clothing

1. Stick the colour label firmly on the washing care label or manufacturer’s label (press down on the sticker corners)

2. Do NOT apply directly to the garment/fabric.

3. Wait 24 hours before washing clothes for maximum adhesion. Stickers are washing machine safe (60º C) on clothing washing care labels.

   

You can also use them to label equipment

   

1. Just like our other stickers you can use these to label any equipment that has a smooth surface like plastic plates and cups, tennis rackets, shoes etc

2. Stick the colour label on a clean dry surface.

3. Wait 24 hours before washing/diswashing the item for maximum adhesion.

4. Stickers are dishwasher-proof and microwave safe.

   

   

FAQs

Q I cut out the care labels as my child finds them itchy. So how do I use these new clothes stickers?

A You can only use our new My Nametags Colour Stickers for clothes on care labels. We still offer full Colour Iron-on Nametags that you can put directly on clothes.

Q I want to hand down clothes to my younger children but I’ve already got iron-on labels on them.

A Call or email My Nametags and we will give you a free set of blank iron-on or sticker labels which you can use to cover up the existing name tag. You can then either use one of our new My Nametags Colour Stickers on the care label or an iron-on one directly on the fabric.

Q I’ve just ordered the new clothes stickers but have some of your old stickers too. How will I know the difference?

A The new clothes stickers will have a full colour design and come in a smaller plastic bag. Our old stickers (for use on equipment only) have a single colour design and come in a larger grip-lock bag.

Any questions please call 0800 3 213 203 / +44 (0)20 8877 0062

or email us: sales@mynametags.com

Is the answer to childhood happiness, popularity?

Do you remember the playground line “If you give me a crisp then I’ll be your best friend”? This isn’t exactly an act of kindness, but more a popularity bargaining tool used by children to benefit both parties.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of California have approached this in a different way by tasking a group of children in Canada to perform deliberate acts of kindness to see if this boosts acceptance among peers; and ultimately an individual’s happiness.

The findings published on 26 December 2012, state that “Increasing peer acceptance is a critical goal, as it is related to a variety of important academic and social outcomes, including reduced likelihood of being bullied.”

In Vancouver, 400 pupils age 9-11 across 19 school classrooms were assigned three tasks each per week over a period of four weeks.  Tasks not only included acts of kindness to peers such as “gave someone some of my lunch”, but also such as “carrying groceries” and “gave my mom a hug when she was stressed by her job”.

Before and after the ‘acts of kindness’, pupils reported on their ‘life satisfaction’, they were also asked to circle the name of students that they would like to spend time doing activities with.  Overall results showed significant increases in positive affect and marginally significant increases in life satisfaction.

Dr Kristin Layous from the department of psychology at the University of California explained their conclusions.  Being liked by their classmates is not only beneficial for the individual but also for the whole community.   As an example, a popular pre-adolescent is more inclusive towards others and is far less likely to bully other children too.

“Entire classrooms practicing prosocial behavior may reap benefits, as the liking of all classmates soars.” says Dr Layous.

The hope of this research  is that teachers may regularly assign students specific ‘acts of kindness’ to enhance the ‘well-being’ of the classroom.

If your child would like to a make New Years’ Resolution, then maybe this is a worthy one?  Why not assign them a deliberate ‘act of kindness’ to family or peers; whilst demonstrating one yourself.

Read the full report published by PLOS ONE

Design your own colour nametags – 2 competitions!

At My Nametags HQ we’re always trying to improve the designs and range of colours that we offer. We’d love to know from you and your children what colours and designs you’d like us to add so we’ve decided to run two competitions. There are eight sets of My Nametags to be won so get out your crayons, paints or felt tips and get creative!

DESIGN GURUS

We’re looking at improving the designs we offer and would love to know from you or your children what designs we’re missing. Perhaps you’d like more sports, netball, cricket and rugby? Or is it a giraffe, Big Ben or a different kind of rainbow or flower that you’d like?  For this competition we’re looking for the descriptive name (rugby ball, giraffe, Big Ben) rather than a drawing.

Please email us your name suggestion at sales@mynametags.com.  The winner will get a combination of four iron-on and sticker nametags sets (once we’ve created the new design).

COLOURFUL KIDS

Get the colouring pens or paint pots out and get your children to design their own colourful nametags. Either scan it in and email it to us at sales@mynametags.com or post the original to us at the address below.  Design it at around A6 size and we’ll re-size it.  Just remember our nametags are less than a centimeter high so it will need to be bold and clear enough for it to look good on a nametag. The winner will get a combination of four iron-on and sticker nametags sets of their very own design!

GOOD LUCK!

We will draw winners of both competitions on 8th August 5pm.

Postal address

Unit 8 Carlson Court
116 Putney Bridge Road
London SW15 2NQ

Your top colours – win a set of My Nametags

We’re happy to report that you seem to love our colour nametags and we thought you’d like to know what your favourite colour combinations were.

Your top colour nametag choices in 2011 were:

1st  – Magenta with black writing

2nd – Blue with white writing

3rd – Pink with purple writing

Most original – Black with mushroom writing

Three lucky readers could win a free set of colour nametags – either sticker or iron-on. It’s simple. Just email us your favourites colour combinations.

Send us your favourite background and font colour and font type and remember to include your name and address. Click here to email us. The draw will take place on Tuesday 31st January at 9am. The winners will be notified by email.

If you’re a fan of our popular black and white nametags, don’t worry, we’re still selling loads of them.

Did you know that we also sell kitchen stickers for your herbs and spices? Click  to find out more and order.

We’re always looking to innovate so please click here to send your suggestions, however wild!

The My Nametags team

Finalist in Wandsworth Green Business Awards 2011

My Nametags is finalist in Wandsworth Green Business Awards 2011!

We are very happy to see our green efforts being appreciated. The focus was on use of recycled paper, using public transport and generally reducing waste.

Thanks to all of you suggesting things for us to improve.