Globally, an increasing number of brands and retailers in the apparel, fashion, footwear, and sporting goods sectors have implemented RFID programs or are in the process of doing so. Well-known examples include Adidas, Decathlon, DICK’S Sporting Goods, H&M, Lululemon, Macy’s, Nike, Nordstrom, Target, Uniqlo, Walmart and Zara. These companies use RFID technology for applications such as supply chain and store inventory management, smart mirrors and fitting rooms, loss prevention, self-checkouts, returns and recall management, and for Digital Product Passports. While most retail items are tagged at the point of manufacture, this can also be done later in the supply chain, for example at the distribution center.

At Tageos, we help our customers such as service bureaus, label converters, and system integrators meet RFID tagging requirements by providing advanced and specialty RFID inlays and tags tailored to specific needs, with consistent quality and high performance at scale. Our extensive range of Retail RAIN RFID (UHF) inlays can be used to manufacture a wide variety of tag form factors, including price tickets and hang tags, sew-in labels, carton and box labels, stickers and “rat tail tags” for small items such as jewelry and sunglasses.

Our unified global manufacturing network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with factories in Fletcher, North Carolina (USA); Montpellier (France); and Guangzhou (China). Each facility is equipped with the latest RFID inlay production and testing equipment and together, they have an annual production capacity of over 12 billion units. All our facilities are fully compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards and have consistently received ARC Quality Certification from the Auburn University RFID Lab since 2020.

For specialized needs, customers can rely on Tageos’ Innovation Center of Excellence (ICoE) in Munich, which extends our existing R&D and innovation capabilities. The ICoE’s areas of expertise include specialized antennas for RFID inlays, emerging technologies such as Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), and the integration of batteries, sensors and other advanced components.

To learn more about Tageos’ latest RAIN RFID (UHF) inlays for apparel and fashion, accessories and jewelry, or to order samples and address special requirements, please contact our sales team.