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UHF RFID Laundry Tag – Textile – NXP® UCODE® 9 – 58×15×1.5 mm

Price range: $15.00 through $385.00

Product Number: RS-U9-LTW-5815

 

The NXP® UCODE® 9 UHF RFID Laundry Tag operates at 860-960 MHz and complies with EPCglobal Gen2v2.1 and ISO/IEC 18000-63 standards, ensuring efficient and secure data communication.

Featuring a 96-bit EPC memory and durable textile material, it endures up to 200 wash cycles or 2 years of usage. Lightweight at only 0.5 g and sized at 58×15×1.5 mm, it’s easy to sew onto garments and linens.

Chip Type: NXP® UCODE® 9

Operating Frequency: UHF 860-960 MHz

EPC memory: 96 bits

Washing Cycles: 200 washing cycles or 2 years

Passed Tests: MRI, 100% Radio frequency compliance Testing

Close-up of the NXP UCODE 9 UHF RFID chip and antenna in the textile laundry tag

Ideal for use in commercial laundries, hospitality, healthcare, and uniform management, this RFID tag offers a reliable solution for textile asset tracking.

Mounting Methods

UHF RFID Laundry Tag Textile NXP UCODE 9 58 15 1.5 mm

Do not sew onto the metal wire or chip module during sewing.

What are RFID Textile Laundry Tags?

 

RFID textile laundry tags offer a reliable and efficient solution for managing linens, uniforms, and other washable textiles. Built with flexible, durable materials and embedded with UHF chips, these tags support long-range identification and simultaneous reading of multiple items. They are engineered to withstand over 200 industrial wash cycles without performance loss. Simple to attach by sewing or heat-sealing, they are well-suited for hotels, hospitals, and uniform rental services, helping reduce item loss, streamline inventory control, and enhance operational efficiency.

What is a UHF RFID Textile Laundry Tag?

In large-scale laundry operations—whether in hospitals, hotels, or industrial cleaning services—keeping track of thousands of garments and linens is a logistical challenge. UHF RFID textile tags were developed to streamline textile identification and asset management in such high-turnover environments. Designed for high endurance and read range, they bring automation, visibility, and accuracy to textile tracking.

Key Features

  • Operates in the UHF band (860–960 MHz)
  • Compliant with EPC Gen2v2.1 / ISO 18000-63 standards
  • 96-bit EPC memory for unique item-level identification
  • Endures up to 200 industrial wash cycles or 2 years of use
  • Lightweight and flexible textile construction
  • MRI-safe and fully RF-tested for reliability

How Does It Work?

The tag contains an NXP® UCODE® 9 chip embedded in a textile substrate. It communicates via passive UHF radio waves—powered by the energy of the RFID reader itself—allowing for contactless scanning without a battery. Its antenna structure is optimized for garments, ensuring stable read performance even when bent, pressed, or laundered.

Applications and Benefits

  • Textile Asset Management in Industrial Laundry
    Seamless item-level tracking of uniforms, towels, and bed linens; prevents loss and misplacement across cleaning cycles.
  • Hospital and Healthcare Facilities
    Enhances hygiene control by identifying sterilization status; supports audit trails for patient-facing textiles.
  • Hospitality Industry
    Speeds up sorting and return in hotels and resorts; reduces manual labor and human error in inventory counts.
  • Rental and Workwear Companies
    Automates return validation and usage history tracking; improves turnaround efficiency in high-volume operations.

Built for durability and precision, the UHF RFID Textile Laundry Tag is the smart solution for high-turnover textile management across healthcare, hospitality, and industrial sectors.

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