Etymology and definition

LaPaDD = La Pince à Drap de Dorothée, or Dorothée's sheet marker

Pince à Drap because when something is so simple, so obvious that you can't believe you didn't think of it sooner, the name of the thing is as obvious as the thing itself.  The second D immortalizes the name of LaPaDD's inventor:  Dorothée.

LaPaDD: definition

LaPaDD (la-pahd), n.

1) fast and efficient system for identifying sheets, pillowcases, and other linens stored in a closet, composed of a suspender clip attached to a printed piece of satin.  One of the many advantages of this system is that it does not require a long training period (other than the 20 seconds it takes to read the instructions on the back of the package).

2. (fam) a sheet marker, duh!

More than 10 reasons to buy LaPaDD 

• because it's pretty [and you have the soul of an artist?]
• because you can no longer tolerate the mess in your linen closet [you seek order in your life?]
• because anyone in the family can find their sheets on the first try [you cherish family values?]
• because you can more easily lend your apartment to your friends [you are a hippie at heart?]
• because it's extremely practical [you like to rationalize?]
• because it's a great present for your mother-in-law [you like your mother-in-law?]
• because it's a good price for a quality item [you like a bargain?]
• because it doesn't take up much space [you live in cramped quarters?]
• because it's cool [you are hip and happening?]
• because it's got a great design [you live on the cutting edge?]
• because you'd like to become a slob [you are a neatnick by necessity?]
• because it's smart [you are smart?]
• because it's ideal for a big house [you are a property owner?]
• because your wife will love it [you love your wife?]
• because it's new [you have a pioneer spirit?]
• because it's revolutionary [you're a disciple of Ché Gueverra?]
• because it's creative [you are full of ideas?]
• because it doesn't make any noise [you have sensitive ears?]
• because it's made in France [you are a Francophile?]
• because it's a good idea [you are a sensible person?]
• because it's so obvious you wonder why no one had thought of it before? [you are tired of marketing ploys that create a need that does not exist?]
• because it's a solid investment [you don't spend, you invest?]
• because LaPaDD was created with love [you are a romantic type?]
• because it's soft and pink [you like good things?]
• because you've been looking for a way to organize your linen closets for a long time [you are persistent?]
• because even your husband thinks it's great [you love your husband?]
• because it's perfect for rental properties [you have a house by the sea?]
• because it doesn't pollute [you are an environmentalist?]
• because you like everything in its place [you like order in your life?]
• because it's also for men [you believe in equality in the domestic sphere?]
• because you can offer it as a gift to your Belgian, Swiss, and Canadian friends [you are a fan of Francophone countries?]