Stikins®

Stikins®: adhesive name labels for school clothing and footwear

Stikins® is a British brand of self-adhesive name labels, marketed primarily for identifying school uniform clothing and footwear. The product is presented as a no-sew, no-iron alternative: labels adhere directly to the wash care label in garments and to surfaces such as the side or tongue of footwear. The company has been operating since 2004 and, according to its own information, supplies a second generation of parents in the UK.

Product features

Stikins® labels are made from a bright white, dirt-resistant material and printed with bold black text that, according to the company, does not fade. They measure 30 mm wide by 15 mm high and are designed to fit on clothing care labels and other items. The adhesive is waterproof and, according to published information, withstands multiple washes in washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and even microwaves. The company states that the product has been independently tested using the ISO6330 wash procedure for 60 cycles at 40 degrees.

Applications and uses

The Stikins® catalogue covers labels for clothing, school uniforms, footwear (shoes, boots, ankle boots, pumps and trainers), lunch boxes, water bottles, PE kit, stationery and digital devices. The company also sells labels for care homes and nursing homes, with customisation options such as name and room number. For school use, labels can include the pupil's name, year group or contact information. Personalisation allows up to 18 characters per line, on one or two lines, with alphanumeric characters from the English alphabet, standard punctuation and some common European characters.

Orders, shipping and pricing

Orders are placed online. The company prints personalised labels every working day and dispatches same day for orders received before 3pm, Monday to Friday. Orders placed after that time, at weekends or on public holidays are prepared and sent on the next working day. Shipping is by Royal Mail first class post and, according to the website, VAT and UK delivery are included in all prices. An automatic 10% discount applies from three packs, and discounts are available for care homes and nursing homes ordering for their residents.

Reviews and recognition

The company states it has more than 13,000 five-star reviews from parents and has taken part in two Mumsnet product trials. In both, 98% of the users surveyed would recommend Stikins® labels, which has earned it Mumsnet Rated accreditation, according to the company itself. The website also mentions that the labels are frequently recommended to new parents by existing customers and schools.

School fundraising programme

Stikins® runs a fundraising programme for schools, parent-teacher associations, nurseries and children's groups. The scheme allows these organisations to earn a 30% commission each time families place an order for school labels. The company offers a free information pack to request participation.

Corporate details and contact

The responsible company is Madebuy Ltd (Company No. 07391452), an authorised distributor of STIKINS® labels. The registration number is 04937718 and the VAT number is GB 846 9263 86. The postal address is Unit 2 Alvaston Business Park, Middlewich Road, Nantwich, CW5 6PF. The contact phone number is 01270 668076 and the email address is info@labelplanet.co.uk.

Location and contact

Unit 2 Alvaston Business Park, Middlewich Road, Nantwich, CW5 6PF · Phone: 01270 668076 · Email: info@labelplanet.co.uk