Positek/TAGSYS LinTRAK UHF RFID Tags

Positek, a supplier of RFID systems for the textile industry, is using the TAGSYS LinTRAK UHF RFID tag in laundry and textile service applications.

The LinTRAK tags are designed to withstand industrial laundry processes and provide item-level tracking of flat linens, uniforms and other textile products. Positek will combine the tags with its suite of textile, garment and linen tracking software.

The woven tags are based on the EPC Gen 2 standard for UHF RFID (868 to 960 MHz) and can be seamlessly integrated into textile products. The tags utilize a patented concept that couples a small UHF device with a secondary antenna made from flexible thread-like material, TAGSYS says.

The tags provide extended read ranges of up to 3 meters and higher data-transfer rates compared to traditional HF RFID tags, the company claims.

“Positek RFID has been a valued TAGSYS partner for more than a decade,” says Doug Karp, TAGSYS VP Americas. “By combining our innovative LinTRAK tags with Positek’s years of experience in delivering RFID-based solutions to the laundry market, we will continue to provide outstanding value while enabling new applications for the market.”