Management and tracking laundry, textile & Linen using Iron-On UHF RFID Tag Labels which Thermal Transfer Printable with 2D Barcodes and RFID Encoded for Industrial laundry & Linen applications.

Track laundry, textile & Linen sort and scan clothing, linens or other various textile products RFID label tags are Thermal Transfer Printable on a roll barcode and RFID Encoded. Iron-On RFID UHF tags are designed for high performance in industrial laundry applications. The Iron-on RFID tags withstand high temperatures, compression, exposure to detergents and chemicals requirements of laundry and sterilisation processes.

 Iron On RFID Labels tags can help your linen and laundry department sort and scan clothing, linens, or other various textile products. The Iron-on RFID tags labels are quickly applied at 400 degrees F heat sealed for 12 seconds, and they are designed to be laundered washing cycles.

Iron-On UHF RFID Tag Labels Thermal Transfer Printable, with 2D Barcodes and RFID Encoded are specialised tags designed mainly for textile/laundry applications, such as tracking uniforms, linens, towels,
and garments through industrial washing cycles. 

RFID  Iron-On Label Tags will help you efficiently identify and track laundry. Iron On Labels completely eliminate the “lost linens and laundry” problems in following industries:
Hospitals tracking all the linens and bed sheets and pillow cases
Nursing Homes eliminate the loss of patient personal clothing by labelling each garment.
Correctional Facilities use labels on offender clothing for inmate identification.
Athletic Equipment Managers use Iron On Labels on their team apparel for each athlete.
Dry Cleaners can use our labels to mark each customer’s clothing item with a bar code to ensure quality control.
Uniform Rental Companies can label customer clothing with bar code labels for proper item processing.

Key Features & Specifications:
    Attachment: Heat-seal / iron-on adhesive backing — bonds permanently to fabrics via heat press or iron (typically 180–200°C for a short time).
    Printing: Thermal Transfer printable — allows custom text, logos, 1D/2D barcodes (e.g., QR codes), and human-readable info on the surface.
    RFID: UHF (Ultra High Frequency) — supports bulk reading, good range (up to several meters depending on reader/environment), and encoding of unique EPC/serial numbers.
    Common Sizes (from Barcode Technologies / RFID-UK):
        70mm x 22mm (1,800 per roll)
    Durability: Withstands high temperatures, compression, detergents, and repeated washing/dry cleaning — ideal for harsh environments.
    RFID IC Chip: Typically Impinj or NXP-based (e.g., Monza or UCODE series).

Suitability for Textile, Linen & Laundry applications, such as tracking uniforms, linens, towels and garments throughout industrial washing cycles:
    Dual identification: Printed 2D barcode + encoded RFID for redundancy (barcode for visual/manual backup, RFID for automation).
    Cost-effective for bulk tagging of fabric elements.
    Thermal transfer printing integrates seamlessly with existing barcode systems and  for Industrial laundry & Linen applications using management software.
    Real-time tracking via UHF readers for inventory, anti-theft (exit alarms), and location.

How They Help Resolve Stock Management Challenges:
    Bulk Scanning & Speed: UHF RFID tags allows scanning entire trays/pouches in seconds.
    Theft Deterrence: RFID Encode tags and use with exit RFID readers for alarms.
    Accuracy: Printed 2D barcode + RFID reduces errors; supports cycle counts and real-time visibility in industrial laundry & Linen applications.
    Traceability: Link each RFID tag to item details in ERP software.

Iron-On UHF RFID Tag Labels (Thermal Transfer Printable with 2D Barcodes and RFID Encoded) are specialised, durable tags designed specifically for industrial laundry, linen, uniform, and textile tracking. They excel in harsh environments involving repeated washing, drying, ironing, and chemical exposure.

Key Features:
    Attachment Method: Heat-seal / iron-on adhesive backing. Apply using a heat press (typically 180–210°C, 0.6–0.8 MPa pressure, 10–20 seconds) for a permanent bond to fabrics.
    Printing & Encoding: Thermal transfer printable surface allows custom text, logos, 1D/2D barcodes (e.g., QR codes), and human-readable data. Simultaneously encode the UHF RFID chip (usually Impinj Monza or NXP UCODE series) for dual identification.
    Frequency: UHF Global 860–960 MHz supports long RFID read ranges (up to several meters) and bulk reading of many items at once.
    Common Sizes:
        82.5mm x 25mm (≈1,800 per roll)
        50mm x 25mm or similar variants.
    Durability: Withstand high temperatures, compression, detergents, chemicals, and sterilisation. Many models endure 200+ industrial wash cycles, drying, and ironing.

Primary Applications:
    Industrial Laundry & Linen Management: Track hotel/hospital bed linens, towels, tablecloths, etc.
    Uniform & Garment Tracking: Staff uniforms, workwear, rental textiles.
    Textile Life cycle Management: From soiled collection → washing → sorting → distribution → re-wash. Provides full traceability, reduces loss, and optimises inventory.

Benefits for Laundry Operations:
    Bulk & Fast Scanning — Read entire carts or stacks of linens/uniforms in seconds without line-of-sight.
    Automation & Accuracy — Real-time inventory, automated sorting, reduced manual errors, and loss prevention.
    Dual Technology — Printed 2D barcode for visual/manual backup + RFID for automation.
    Cost Efficiency — Reusable across many cycles; improves linen utilisation and cuts replacement costs.
    Integration — Works with laundry management software, fixed/handheld UHF readers, and thermal RFID printers (e.g., Zebra).

Practical Implementation:
    Printing/Encoding — Use an RFID-enabled thermal transfer printer to print barcodes and encode unique EPC numbers linked to item details in your system.
    Application — Heat-seal onto garments/linens (avoid direct heat on delicate fabrics; use a protective sheet if needed).
    Reading Setup — Fixed readers at key points (wash entry/exit, sorting lines) + handheld for flexibility.
    Testing — Always pilot for your specific wash conditions (temperature, pressure, chemicals).

Iron-On UHF RFID Tags (Thermal Transfer Printable with 2D Barcodes + RFID Encoded) in the exact size 70mm x 22mm on rolls, optimised for industrial laundry, linen, uniforms, towels, garments, and dry cleaning.

Best Matching Product: RFID-FLT7022-U9

    Size: 70mm x 22mm (2.76" x 0.87") — exact match to your requirement.
    Type: Thermal transfer printable surface on roll + UHF RFID encoding.
    Attachment: Heat-seal / Iron-on (recommended: 210°C, 0.6–0.8 MPa pressure, 20 seconds). Also supports sewing.
    Durability:
        Up to 200 industrial washing cycles or 3 years (whichever first).
        Withstands laundry, dry cleaning, high temperatures (washing 90°C, ironing 185°C, tumble drying 180°C, sterilization 135°C).
        Chemical resistant (detergents, bleach, softeners, alkali).
        Water extraction pressure up to 60 bars.
    RFID Specs:
        Frequency: UHF Global 860–960 MHz, EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C.
        Chip: NXP UCODE 9xe (EPC 128 bits, TID 96 bits).
        Read range: Up to 5.8–7.5m (fixed reader), 7.5–9m (handheld) depending on region/environment.
    Printing/Encoding: Supports simultaneous thermal transfer printing of text, logos, 1D/2D barcodes (QR, DataMatrix, etc.) and RFID encoding.

Applications: Industrial laundry management, hotel/hospital linens, uniform tracking, garment rental, textile lifecycle tracking, and dry cleaning operations. Enables automated sorting, inventory, wash cycle counting, and loss prevention.

Printer Compatibility:
    Zebra ZT610R (and ZT610 series): Excellent compatibility. The ZT610R is an industrial RFID printer designed for printing + encoding UHF tags/labels in rolls. Field-upgradable RFID capabilities.
    SATO CL4NX: Fully compatible with UHF RFID encoding kits. SATO industrial printers are widely used for laundry/textile RFID applications and support thermal transfer printing + encoding.

Implementation Tips:
    Printing/Encoding — Use Zebra ZT610R or SATO CL4NX with appropriate ribbon (thermal transfer). Test for print quality and 100% encoding success rate.
    Application — Heat press onto garments/linens (use protective sheet). Allow cooling before washing.
    System Integration — Pair with laundry management software, fixed readers at sorting/washing points, and handheld scanners.
    Pilot Recommendation — Start with a small roll to validate durability in your specific wash chemicals, temperatures, and press settings.

Where to Buy & Implementation Tips:
    UK Supplier: Barcode Technologies www.barcode-uk.com & www.rfid-uk.com  offers these exact tags with 1-2 week delivery. Contact them for quotes, encoding services, and printer compatibility are Zebra, SATO, Toshiba, Sato, etc.
    Printers Needed: UHF RFID-enabled thermal transfer printer for simultaneous printing and encoding.
    Testing Recommended: Pilot on fabric accessories first to check read range near metals

Barcode Technologies Ltd & RFID-UK: UK-based supplier of similar Iron-On Thermal Transfer Printable UHF RFID tags (various sizes like 82.5x25mm, 50x25mm). They can source or recommend exact 70x22mm equivalents. Delivery: 1–2 weeks.

Barcode Technologies & RFID-UK — Tel: 01442 872232 or email: sales@barcode-uk.com