Cases & resources

Stories from where we make and use RFID ourselves, and articles to read before you bring it into your store.

Cases

We use it first, in our own factory and brands

We sew it in at our factory, ship it in our own brand's garments and have shown it at a trade show abroad.

Authenticity check on a phone screen — Authenticity check screen

RFID-X neck label sewn inside a GALLERY X T-shirt — RFID-X inside a neck label

Shipping package with a GALLERY X T-shirt — Packed for shipping

Our own brand, GALLERY X

Every garment ships with an RFID-X label sewn in

GALLERY X is the custom apparel brand of KOREANFRIENDS. We sew an RFID-X chip into the inside neck label of its T-shirts and hoodies. Shoppers hold a phone to the label to check that the garment is genuine.

Products used: RFID-X sewn-in label, RFID-X patch
What we do: Authenticity check, unique number per garment
Made at: +82FACTORY, Geumcheon, Seoul

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Our sewing factory, +82FACTORY

On the sewing line, we sew the label in with the garment

Our smart sewing factory is on the second floor of Building C, in Geumcheon, Seoul. An overhead hanger line carries garments between processes, and RFID keeps a record at every step.

Patent 10-2693675 Automated hanger systemPatent 10-2828191 RFID traceability hangerSmart factory upgrade

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Display table with freestanding GALLERY X letters

MAGIC Las Vegas 2026 trade show

We ran a GALLERY X booth at MAGIC Las Vegas

In August 2026, we exhibited at MAGIC, the fashion trade show in Las Vegas, USA. We hung GALLERY X garments with RFID-X labels on the stand and showed them to visitors.

GALLERY XRFID-X sewn-in label

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Guides

Read this before you choose

EAS anti-theft guideAM, RF or RFID: which anti-theft system fits your store?Each technology suits different products and stores. Here is how to choose. RFID receiving guideWhy read rates drop when you receive whole cartonsWhy labels in tightly packed cartons are hard to read, and what fixes it. RFID-X technologySewn-in RFID labels and launderingWhat a label has to withstand in the washer, the dryer and under the iron, and how to test it. RFID label guideSewn-in labels or hang tags: which to use, and whenHow to choose based on the type of garment and how your store uses labels. ESL shelf label guideWhat to check before you install electronic shelf labelsStart with the shape of your shelving, how often you change prices and where the base stations will go. Stock count operationsFrom barcode counts to RFID countsHow stock counts change when you move from scanning items one by one to a handheld reader.

See the label and the factory on video

Videos from the KOREANFRIENDS YouTube channel.

Worth reading before we talk

Company profileKOREANFRIENDS and X³CUBIC, Korean and EnglishPDFRequest →
RFID-X sewn-in label spec sheetFrequency, form, related patentsPDFRequest →
Product catalogRFID, EAS anti-theft, ESL shelf labelsPDFRequest →
Store assessment checklistA sheet to fill in before your first consultationPDFRequest →

Frequently asked questions

Can I get sample labels?

Yes. On the contact form, choose “RFID-X samples” and tell us what kind of garments you'll use them on. We'll send you sample labels.

Do you have examples from stores like mine?

See Solutions for setups by store type. Send us your store's floor plan or photos, and we'll point out the setup that fits.

Are documents available in English?

The company profile and spec sheets are available in Korean and English.

Curious about stores like yours? Send us a floor plan

Tell us the store type and size, and we'll show which equipment you need and where it goes.

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