HID Global adds the SlimFlex Laundry Tag to its RFID portfolio
07 March, 2013
category: RFID
HID Global expanded its SlimFlex Tag family of broadband ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID transponders with the addition of the SlimFlex Laundry tag solution.
SlimFlex Laundry tags offer integrators a feature-set that delivers durability and flexibility in a format that is suited for automated tracking and inventory for commercial laundry and health care linens and supplies. The small, thin, flexible white strip-shaped tag can be discreetly sewn into the hem of clothing or linens, unnoticeable to users during everyday operations.
The SlimFlex Laundry tag design, with resilient composite materials, is able to withstand harsh chemical exposure and high temperatures up to 428° F (220° C) of repeated commercial washing, drying and pressing cycles, as well as medical-grade sterilization procedures.
SlimFlex Tags with UHF technology enhance the potential for laundry and medical asset tracking and automation systems. And with a long read range of up to 8.2 ft. (2.5 m), the SlimFlex Laundry tags enable automated sorting, inventory and accounting for commercial cleaners, and improves tracking and infection control processes for health care linens and supplies.