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Why Should I Buy a Trodat Clothing Marker Stamp?

If you’re seeking a device that will allow you to permanently label clothing or other fabric items so they can be retrieved if misplaced, look no further than the Trodat clothing marker stamp! This stamp is extremely easy to use and comes filled with a special textile ink that is 100% non-toxic, making it the perfect tool for labeling the following types of items:

Children’s possessions, such as gym uniforms, camp clothes, school uniforms, duffel bags and backpacks
Event wear and other delicate items that need to be taken to a dry cleaner
Clothing belonging to individuals who live in buildings with communal laundry rooms, such as dorms, apartment buildings, assisted living facilities and nursing homes

If you or someone in your household has possessions that fall into any of these categories, we highly recommend purchasing a Trodat clothing marker stamp. By using the stamp to mark fabric items with the owner’s name, phone number and address, you’ll ensure all of your family’s lost possessions can be found again. In turn, you’ll avoid the frustration that comes with losing a favorite jacket or an expensive school uniform.

Helpful Tips for Using Your Trodat Clothing Marker Stamp

Now that we’ve told you about the many benefits of having a Trodat clothing marker stamp in your household, we’d like to give you some pointers to help you achieve ideal results with this tool:

Before using the stamp on clothing for the first time, do a test run on a piece of scrap cloth. Doing so will allow you to get a feel for how hard you need to press and ensure that you can create clear impressions on all of your possessions.
When it comes time to stamp one of your belongings, place the item on a flat surface and use your hand to smooth it out. If you’re having trouble getting rid of wrinkles where you plan to place the stamp impression, you may want to use an iron.
After you’ve stamped an item, we recommend waiting at least 24 hours before washing it. This will give the ink time to dry fully and prevent it from being smeared or fading.
When washing items that have been marked with a Trodat clothing marker stamp, keep in mind that the impression will only be permanent in water up to 90 °C/194 °F. Therefore, you’ll want to wash these belongings on the cold or warm setting.

Interested in learning more about why the Trodat clothing marker stamp is a useful device for parents with school-age children? Check out our recent blog post!

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Are you tired of having to replace lost attire? Order your Trodat clothing marker stamp today by visiting the Rubber Stamp Station website! And if you have any questions for us, simply call 1 (850) 7STAMPS. We can’t wait to do business with you!

If you're seeking a device that will allow you to permanently label clothing or other fabric items so they can be retrie...

Rubber Stamp Station February 03, 2017 No Comments 0 Clothing Marker, Clothing Stamp, How-to, Trodat Stamps

How to Get Ink Off Your Hands & Clothes

It’s happened to all of us. The stamp slips and stains our hands or, even worse, our clothing, and we’re left feeling frustrated with the mess. Luckily, Trodat rubber stamp ink is completely free of hazardous substances and can be easily washed off your fingers and, with some patience, washed out of clothing as well.

If you have ink all over your hands, the solution is as simple as cleaning them off with some rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Once you’ve rubbed your hands with the towel and removed the majority of the ink, you can wash your hands with a pumice-containing soap such as Lava soap to remove the rest of the ink. Any leftover discoloration on your skin should disappear within 24 hours!

If you’ve gotten ink on your clothes, getting it out can be a bit more complicated than getting it off your hands. You’ll want to soak the garment in one of the following solutions before washing it:

Try this one first, as it is the most common solution: 1 quart warm water, ½ tsp. Dishwashing detergent and 1 tbsp. ammonia. Mix it all together well and then soak the ink-stained garment for half-an-hour. After soaking, rinse the garment well. If this doesn’t work, move onto the next solution.
This solution probably won’t work on cotton or linen, but will work on other fabrics. Mix 1 quart of warm water and 1 tbsp. white vinegar. Soak the stained garment for one hour before rinsing. If the stain remains, there’s one more thing we recommend trying…
Take diluted rubbing alcohol and dab the stain with a clean pad. When the stain begins to loosen, take the pad to it and dab it away. Once you’ve gotten as much of the stain out as possible, rinse the garment and let it dry.

Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you. There are no guarantees, but, if nothing else, these steps should fade the stain to the point where it’s barely noticeable!

A rubber stamp is nothing without ink, so the next time your hands or clothing become stained from a round of vigorous stamping, just keep in mind that the ink is a “necessary evil” and without it, you’d be hand-writing everything! And remember, for all of your rubber stamp needs, trust Rubber Stamp Station, the best source for Trodat stamps online.

It's happened to all of us. The stamp slips and stains our hands or, even worse, our clothing, and we're left feeling fr...

Rubber Stamp Station November 21, 2014 No Comments 0 How-to, Rubber Stamps, Stamp Ink

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