Plastic free ECO RFID Tag

Plastic-free UHF RFID labeling for lower-impact retail identification

This is an eco label/inlay because it is designed to remove typical environmental pain points of conventional RFID tags, especially plastic substrates and chemically intensive aluminum-etching processes. The ECO inlay concept replaces plastic carrier layers with paper-based support structures and uses a solvent-free production approach that avoids effluents and VOC emissions.

Its antenna is formed via precise laser die-cutting, enabling clean geometry and consistent performance while aligning the manufacturing process with stricter health and environmental expectations. The result is a more sustainable RFID option for high-volume retail and logistics tagging, without forcing a performance or cost trade-off.

Key Facts

• UHF passive RFID label/inlay concept with eco-focused, plastic-free architecture

• Formats available: dry inlay, wet inlay, paper tag (additional formats available)

• Protocol: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C

• IC option: NXP UCODE 9

• Memory: EPC 96 bit, TID 96 bit, User 0 bit

• Antenna size: 50.0 × 30.0 mm

• Inlay/tag size: 54.0 × 34.0 mm; pitch: 38.1 mm

• Operating frequency suitable for ETSI and FCC regions

• Operating conditions: -40 °C to +70 °C; 20% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

• Mechanical handling: bending diameter > 50 mm; static pressure < 10 MPa

• Quality and packaging: 100% tested; 5,000 pcs per roll; inner core 76 mm (3 inch)

• Customization available for chip type, size, programming, and materials

Applications

• Fashion retail item identification, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention support

• Retail logistics and fulfillment: carton, polybag, and shipment labeling

• Supply chain traceability from factory to DC to store

• Industrial identification where paper-based, lower-plastic tagging is preferred

• Sustainability-driven RFID rollouts aiming to reduce plastic use and lower manufacturing impact while maintaining reliable read performance