The use of straps for RFID applications can provide the flexibility needed for different label requirements.

By Prashant Upreti and Tony Sabetti

Since the introduction of inlays less than a decade ago, RFID usage has changed considerably. In these few years, volume has grown from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of units. As the industry has grown and matured, so has the need for consumer goods manufacturers and label converters to expand their product offerings. In order to provide innovative and value-added RFID solutions, RFID label design is moving from the traditional inlay model to a strap form factor to provide lower cost and greater flexibility.