- Label designBrand marks and wash symbols stay as they are
- SeamSewn in with the garment
- RFID-X chipDot-sized, NFC 13.56MHz + UHF 860–960MHz
- Waterproof, heat‑resistantWithstands washing and ironing
RFID-X sewn-in label
An RFID label sewn in as the garment is made, with a dot-sized chip inside the neck label or care label. Store readers pick up many garments at once, and shoppers tap a phone to check one garment at a time.
Development & patents KOREANFRIENDS CO., LTD.
Production +82FACTORY, Geumcheon, Seoul
Technology rfidx.koreanfriends.co.kr
- NFC + UHF, one chip
- UHF lets store readers count many garments at once. NFC lets a shopper's phone check one at a time.
- Waterproof and heat-resistant
- A sewn-in label built to keep working through washing and ironing.
- Straight from the factory
- Attached on the cutting and sewing line, so there's no separate tagging in the store.
Where it's read in your store
A single label carries the same number from the warehouse to the shopper's hands.
- 01 Warehouse & receivingCount whole cartonsRead many garments at once with a handheld reader or gate, without opening the carton.UHF
- 02 Rails & tablesStock countsSweep the displays with a handheld reader to reconcile store stock.UHF
- 03 Fitting roomTry-on recordsYou have a record of which garments were tried on but not bought.UHF
- 04 CheckoutCheck out all at onceThe checkout reader reads several garments at once.UHF
- 05 ShopperAuthenticity check by phoneShoppers tap a phone to the label and NFC shows whether it's genuine, along with product details.NFC
How it differs from hang tags
RFID hang tags and stickers go onto finished garments quickly. RFID-X goes in when the garment is made and stays on it after purchase.
| Feature | RFID hang tags & stickers | RFID-X sewn-in |
|---|---|---|
| When it's attached | Attached separately at the distribution center or store | Sewn in at the factory as the garment is made |
| After payment | Usually removed and thrown away | Stays on the garment for authenticity checks |
| Washing | Removed before washing | Waterproof and heat-resistant, so it goes through the wash with the garment |
| Shopper's phone | Can't be read if the tag is UHF-only | Read directly over NFC |
| Good fit for | Finished garments, stores that want to start quickly | Brands that make their own garments, items where authenticity matters |
Specifications
We list only values we can back up. Values that vary by store, such as read range, we measure on site and share with you.
Request the spec sheet →- Products
- RFID-X sewn-in label
- Frequency
- NFC 13.56MHz + UHF 860–960MHz on one chip
- Form
- Sewn-in label, stitched inside the garment as a neck or care label
- Durability
- Waterproof and heat-resistant. We check wash conditions for each fabric with you
- Read range
- It depends on the reader, antenna and store environment, so it's measured on site. Made for reading many garments at once with a handheld reader or gate.
- Read by
- UHF with fixed, ceiling and handheld readers and gates
NFC with shoppers' phones - Production
- Sewn in with the garment at +82FACTORY (Geumcheon, Seoul). We also supply labels to other factories
- Related patents
- 10-2787573 Washable RFID tag for apparel data
10-1993817 RFID tag fiber
10-2745325 Automatic RFID tag attachment and garment management system
Works with
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Frequently asked questions
Won't washing damage the label?
It's a waterproof, heat-resistant sewn-in label, so it goes through the wash with the garment. It is patented (10-2787573) as an RFID tag that withstands washing. We check wash conditions for each fabric with you. Our guide “Sewn-in RFID labels and laundering” explains how to test it.
How far away can it be read?
It depends on the reader, antenna and store environment, so we measure it on site. The label is made for reading many garments at once with a handheld reader or gate.
Can I use it if my garments aren't made at your factory?
Yes. For garments made at other factories, we supply the labels. If your garments are already made, starting with hang tags or sticker labels is quicker.
How do I get samples?
On the contact form, choose “RFID-X samples” as your area of interest. Tell us what kinds of garments you'll use them on, and we'll send samples to match.
Try reading a sample label yourself
Tell us what kinds of garments you'll label and how many stores you have. We'll send samples along with a suggested reader setup.