Labels for PU-coated nylon

[carbon60]

I have polyurethane-coated nylon dry bags and duffle bags. I would like to clearly label them, since I frequently have my stuff mixed into the back of a truck when on a SAR mission.

Any ideas how to label soft PU-coated goods? I have a stencil with my name, which I use with spray-paint on anything harder. But I don't think it will work on something soft.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

A.

 

[fredgoodsell]

I've labeled a LOT of dry bags, and you're right, spray paint won't hold up.
The expensive (but really nice option) that we use for river rafts is a urethane "paint" or coating like: http://rivergear.com/raft-repair/raft-repair-coatings/. There are other brands out there, I believe Gecko Flex and maybe Tuff Flex.
The cheap option is: http://www.staples.com/uni-Paint-Markers/product_SS1003205. Actually holds up pretty well on a dry bag.

 

[carbon60]

The cheap option is: http://www.staples.com/uni-Paint-Markers/product_SS1003205. Actually holds up pretty well on a dry bag.

uni Paint Markers, even come in white! So I started down that Google road:

Pentel Felt Tip White Marker X100-W

Might work as well.

Thanks,

A.

 

[BritKLR]

Option

After two decades in SWAT we had the same problem.....all the darn gear bags were black or OD and we could never locate an item quickly, so I made some tags similar to these to identify the items in each bag. I'm now testing these ID Tags with some Operators to see how well they hold up and will have them on our site shortly.
These new EXPO ID Tags are made from 1000 denier Hi-Viz Red Cordura, heavy duty loop Velcro, Mil-Spec 550 cord. They're designed to be placed on a handle or strap and the ID Name Tags are interchangeable.

LMK if your interested and I can also have special ID Name Tapes made-up for SAR teams.

Take care and be safe.

 

[carbon60]

That's a nicely done set of tags. I might just be interested.

I was also contemplating using a Dymo label printer that can print on shrink tubing and have that on simple loops of cord.