Abstract: An identification band for identifying patients of hospitals and similar institutions is disclosed. The identification band includes a longitudinally elongated base layer formed of a tear-resistant, water-proof, ink-receptive material. The base layer includes an eyelet section, an information section and a tongue section. A slot is formed in the eyelet section. In a first embodiment, the width of the tongue section is less than that of the slot to enable the tongue section to be passed through the slot. An adhesive layer is formed on one surface of the tongue section over a sufficient layer of the tongue section such that when the tongue section is passed through the slot can be folded back on itself and two portions of the adhesive layer located on opposite sides of the slot can be placed in contact with each other.