Make it Yours

To insure that everyone knows the bathrobe was made by you (and not found at the mall), try one of these tips. Appliqué or embroider the family name on the back of the robe. Use a fabric pen to draw the family tree. Use a fabric pen and sketch the family house on the robe. Sew a secret message inside the collar. Think about the wearer of the robe, find something that is special to him or her and incorporate it into the finished product.

Bleach Pen Personalization

Many fabrics will loose their color if bleach is applied. This can be a good thing if you're looking to make your mark on a bathrobe. For cotton and polyester blends, a bleach pen will write anything you like. Names, dates, phrases, patterns – just let your imagination be your guide. Don't wear your robe while bleaching and place cardboard between layers so the bleach does not penetrate to other areas of the robe.

The Monogram

Bathrobes can be personalized by having a monogram embroidered onto the cloth. A monogram is a 3-letter sequence representing your initials, with the last (family) name being represented by a large letter in the middle of the monogram. Monograms can be circular, diamond shaped, straightline, script, or accented with decorative flourishes. Monogramming is often offered by robe sellers, but can be done by a company specializing in embroidery. Be sure that the company understands which order your initials are before ordering your monogrammed bathrobe!

The Embroidered Name

For an affect more modern than monograms, try embroidering your name (or the name of someone you love) on a bathrobe. An embroidered bathrobe has a short phrase stitched in script or block letters. Many fonts are available. Have fun with it - emblazon your bathrobe with "Captain" or "Head Wizard"!

Different Ways to be Different

Personalization can come in many forms. Bathrobes, towels and wraps can be personalized with monograms, names, and graphics in many colors. There are scores of fonts to choose from - even Braille! Graphics can be stock designs (like flags, cats, or footballs), but some companies will embroider a graphic based on your artwork, photo or company logo.

The Logo

A swank hotel might have its name stitched on the front of a bathrobe, but that's just the beginning. Modern embroidery can sew multi-color logos and artwork onto your robe. Consider handing out plush robes emblazoned with your company colors as "bonuses" for your staff. Or, try putting your child's favorite storybook character on their terry bath wrap.