TexTrace Acquisition Allows Avery Dennison to Integrate RFID into Garments

Traditionally, the apparel market has been a sweet spot for RFID. The “jeans wall” was perhaps the first use of RFID, and inventory remains ideal for RFID tags and readers. However, rather than attach the RFID tag or inlay to the garment, what if RFID can be woven directly into the item? This is the area where TexTrace AG excels. Formerly a subsidiary of Jakob Müller Holding, a leading Swiss OEM for the textile industry, TexTrace AG has developed custom-made woven and knitted RFID products...