Garment identification in laundry - RFID in textiles and laundry processes
RFID in an industrial laundry makes it possible to control the circulation of textiles: from receiving and sorting, through washing and drying, to issuing to the customer. Durable laundry tags withstand multiple wash cycles, chemistry and temperature, and automatic reading reduces losses and mistakes.
Why RFID is the standard in industrial laundries
In textiles, quantities, rotation and piece accountability are key. RFID allows you to track each item separately, create cycle history and quickly detect shortages. That's better control of costs and quality of service.
- Records of pieces and batches (linens, work clothes, mats).
- Automation of sorting and receiving/releasing.
- Fewer losses and complaints, better accountability.
- Cycle history and textile wear analysis.
RFID laundry tags - resistance and installation
Laundries use special laundry tags (usually UHF), designed for high temperature, chemistry and process mechanics. The method of installation is important: sewing, pocketing, thermo-warming or dedicated holder - depending on the textile and the customer's standard.
- Resistant to washing, drying and ironing cycles.
- Selecting the format and mounting location for the sorting process.
- Stable reading in bags, containers and on conveyors.
Reading points: gates, tunnels and stations
Efficiency depends on infrastructure. RFID gates/tunnels and verification stations are often used in laundries. UHF allows multiple pieces to be read at once to handle large volumes.
- Reading at reception and release (list verification).
- Reading in the sorting plant (flow automation).
- Batch completeness control and customer billing.
Integration and data - serialization, reports, compliance
RFID implementation in a laundry requires consistent identification: each tag has a unique identifier, mapped to a piece/contract. Encoding, serialization and encoding report facilitate commissioning and quality control.
- EPC coding and serialization under a laundry system.
- Reading reports and cycle history.
- Detection of deficiencies, duplicates, and nonconformities.
FAQ
Most common questions about this RFID application — if you need help choosing tags or running pilot tests, write to us.
Do you have a similar project?
Describe the material (metal/liquid/textiles), working conditions and the expected read range. We’ll select RFID UHF or HF/NFC tags, propose the process and prepare a B2B quote.