Abstract: A reusable water-proof elastomeric band embossed or debossed with alphanumeric characters and embossed with braille characters on the outer surface of the band, and on the inner surface if desired by the user, to represent the name of an individual, contents of the container, or any other useful information, and slipped tightly around a container of outside perimeter slightly larger than the inside circumference of the band, is disclosed as a device and method for labeling the container. Said alphanumeric and braille characters may be read by sighted and visually-handicapped individuals. Said device may be quickly and easily placed around or removed from a container without the use of tools. The labeling device and method is suitable for the short or long-term labeling of containers, water resistant, dishwasher safe, microwaveable, thermally sterilizable, and may be reused numerous times.