{"id":13651,"date":"2022-08-04T11:40:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T18:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=13651"},"modified":"2025-02-12T18:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T02:15:20","slug":"how-to-label-sports-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/how-to-label-sports-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Label Sports Equipment: Best Materials and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to label sports equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When labeling sports equipment, durability and adhesion are the most important factors to consider. In other words, will this label stay on and still be easy to read even when it gets a lot of rough use? To effectively label sports equipment you should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pick the best material for the item\/use<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Choose a label size that fits the equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Personalize the design of your sports labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Print your labels or have them printed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Prep equipment surface and apply the labels<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This article will explore each of these steps along with answers to some FAQs that will help you create sports labels that are in a league of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What do I need to create my own sports labels?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can start designing sports equipment labels right now with Avery Design and Print Online (ADPO)<\/a>. In fact, all you need is a free Avery account and a couple things you likely have on hand. Namely a computer, laptop, or smart device and an internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, if you’re going to print the labels yourself you\u2019ll also need a laser or inkjet printer and compatible printable products<\/a>. Otherwise, we can print sports equipment labels for you through our WePrint service<\/a>. Indeed, WePrint orders are printed on industry-leading digital printers and ship in as few as three business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Vinyl and waterproof labels are ideal for outdoor equipment and items that might get damp from sweat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    How can I put my name on a helmet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The best way to put your name on a helmet is with a conformable vinyl sticker like the kind made for hard hats. \u201cConformable\u201d is super important because that means that the sticker material is able to wrap around curves\u2014 especially spherical curves. Think of the curve of a bowling ball (sphere shaped) versus the curve of a tube (cylinder shaped).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But conformability isn\u2019t the only thing to look for when you need to label a helmet. Helmets typically have a lot of wear and tear and are out in the sun for long periods of time. Sports equipment labels for helmets also have to be waterproof in case of rain, and so you can wipe them down from time to time. Not to mention if you put your name inside the helmet, the sticker will need to hold up to sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Luckily, we make our hard hat stickers with durable conformable vinyl and strong permanent adhesive. We engineered them to be extremely durable, waterproof, resistant to UV rays, and chemical resistant (so you can clean them). The best part is that you can print them on any standard laser printer and the ink will also be waterproof and resist smearing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1) Pick the best material for the item\/use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In many cases, choosing a label material can simply be a matter of preference. However, as illustrated above, some sports labels have more specific requirements. First and foremost you’ll need labels made of durable materials. For example, film or vinyl versus paper<\/a>. You’ll also need to decide whether you need waterproof or water-resistant sports equipment labels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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