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Custom RFID Labels
Powering the next generation of connected labeling for your brand.
Taylor delivers RFID and smart label solutions engineered for secure, reliable product identification and asset tracking. We combine premium designs, durable materials and cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of your supply chain.
What are RFID Labels?
RFID stands for “Radio Frequency Identification.” RFID labels use tiny embedded microchips to store and
communicate information that is then transmitted to reader devices. RFID technology can transform
how your organization tracks and manage products, materials and assets throughout the supply chain.
Automated Identification
RFID technology reduces product losses and mistakes associated with manual data entry and scanning including inaccurate inventory records and shipping errors, saving time and reducing the need for extra labor.
RFID Supply Chain Management
Using RFID lets you track deliveries with precision with accurate, up-to-the-minute visibility into inventory and asset locations, allowing you to properly assign tasks and address bottlenecks before they happen.
RFID Software Integration
RFID technology can integrated with your systems so routine processes like tracking and monitoring can be automated, freeing staff to focus on other tasks and letting employees accomplish more in less time.
RFID Product Labels
RFID labels are incredibly versatile and can be utilized across sectors such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and consumer products.
Compliance Support and Adaptability
RFID technology helps businesses adhere to advancing industry mandates and standards, supporting compliance in industries with new RFID requirements.
The Basics of RFID Label Design
Understanding how construction and technology work together in RFID labeling is
crucial in using them to their full potential.
Key Layers of an RFID Label
Face Material
The top layer provides the label's visible surface and can include printed information, branding, or other graphics.
RFID Inlay
The functional core of the label, containing the antenna and chip that enable RFID communication.
Antenna: Receives and transmits radio-frequency signals between the label and the reader.
Chip: Stores identifying data and manages information exchange for tracking and authentication.
Adhesive Layer
This layer bonds the RFID inlay to the face material and secures the overall label to its intended surface.
Liner
The base layer, typically made of release material, protects the adhesive during manufacturing and allows the label to be dispensed cleanly.
Understanding Smart Label
Technologies & When to Use Them
Smart labels enhance identification, visibility and customer engagement using technologies such
as RFID, barcodes, QR codes, NFC (Near Field Communication) and sensor-enabled features.
Selecting the right smart label approach depends on business problem to be solved, application
goals, data requirements, operating environment, system integration, and total cost to achieve
reliable performance and measurable business value.
Proximity Smart Labels
RFID
RFID labels enable automatic, non-line-of-sight identification and bulk reading. They are ideal for inventory accuracy, real-time asset tracking, supply chain visibility and loss prevention in high-volume environments that require automation, speed and data accuracy.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
NFC is a short‑range RFID technology optimized for secure smartphone interactions, including authentication, tap‑to‑access info, connected packaging and customer engagement.
Sensor-Enabled Labels
Sensor-enabled labels track conditions like temperature, humidity, shock, or tampering while supporting cold chain monitoring, pharmaceutical safety, food quality assurance, and high-value shipment protection.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
BLE is used to deliver long-ranged location tracking and condition monitoring often supporting real-time location systems and mobile device interaction. They are for equipment tracking, workflow optimization, and environments requiring active tracking with extended range.
Optical Smart Labels
Security Smart Labels
Optical Smart Labels
Barcodes
Barcodes provide a low-cost, reliable method for line-of-sight identification during point-of-sale scanning, shipping and basic inventory control.
QR Codes
QR codes store greater amounts of data and can be scanned with smartphones for marketing, product traceability, authentication and customer engagement purposes. They offer strong value for linking packaging to digital experiences without specialized hardware.
Security Smart Labels
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)
EAS labels and tags focus on retail loss prevention and theft by triggering alarms at store exits when unpaid merchandise is detected.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
NFC supports data privacy and helps prevent unauthorized access during tap-to-access interactions, digital authentication and connected packaging experiences.
Types of RFID Labeling Solutions
Taylor is a leading RFID label manufacturer of custom RFID and smart label solutions,
engineered specifically for performance in demanding and highly regulated environments.
RFID & Smart Labels for Product Identification
RFID and smart labels serve as tools for product identification, supply chain tracking and digital engagement across retail merchandise, electronics, food packaging, pharmaceuticals and more.
Inventory & Asset Tracking Labels
RFID technology improves accuracy, reduces errors and minimizes loss by automating inventory counts, asset tracking and shipment verification for industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
Point-of-Sale, Promotional & Interactive Labels
RFID or NFC technology embedded in promotional and POS labels provides opportunities for interactive marketing, increased customer engagement and supply chain data you can take action on.
Distribution, Compliance & Quality Control Labels
RFID asset labels help meet distributor and retailer requirements (including large-scale mandates like the Walmart RFID requirement), simplify quality control, support traceability, and automate distribution workflows.
Food, Beverage & Traceability Solutions
RFID and smart labels are vital for grocery, produce and prepared foods as they enhance traceability and ensure authentication throughout supply chains, provide real-time monitoring, and display evidence of tampering.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Labels
RFID and smart label technology provide encoded solutions for highly regulated processes including medication traceability, specimen tracking and equipment identification. They improve patient safety and boost operational efficiency by delivering secure supply chain management and regulatory compliance.
Automotive, Industrial, & Consumer Goods
RFID labels deliver precise asset visibility, traceability and compliance across the shipment, delivery and storage of automotive parts, industrial components and consumer products throughout production, warehousing, and retail environments.
RFID Packaging
RFID technology can also be integrated into packaging materials and containers to enable wireless identification and tracking, turning packaging into an active data source throughout the supply chain.
RFID Label Manufacturing Capabilities
With over one hundred years of industry experience, Taylor integrates proven labeling manufacturing with state-of-the-art engineering to address the multifaceted challenges inherent in RFID and smart label production.
RFID Inlay Selection
Choosing the right RFID inlay format is essential in solving issues like
real-time inventory accuracy, asset tracking and operational efficiency.
Select from UHF, HF and NFC inlay formats.
Tailor inlay sizes to achieve effective read ranges.
Reduce manual errors and inventory discrepancies.
Minimize signal interference for smooth asset tracking.
RFID Inlay Decision Helper
Select a category to see the inlay options that best fit your needs.
Retail Compliance
Select ARC‑certified inlays
Inventory Tracking
Prioritize durability + read range
Engagement/Authentication
Consider NFC or specialty RFID
Secure & Reliable Encoding
Taylor’s encoding protocols provide accurate data capture and traceability capabilities that optimize inventory management, meet compliance mandates and prevent costly errors.
- Enable granular item-level serialization and precise data association.
- Facilitate variable barcode and QR code printing alongside electronic encoding.
- Support seamless integration of human-readable details to reduce manual errors.
- Deliver real-time inventory accuracy and improved asset tracking.
Materials, Liners & Topcoats
Choosing the right materials, liners, and topcoats is essential to ensure your RFID labels stand up to the demands of your environment.
- Support long-term readability and scan accuracy.
- Protect sensitive inlays from environmental hazards that could disrupt tracking.
- Maintain visual clarity, ensuring printed information and branding remain crisp.
- Enable reliable performance on challenging surfaces or non-traditional substrates.
- Meet critical compliance demands by pairing the right materials to your application.
RFID Label Applications
RFID and smart labels are propelling transformation across virtually every modern sector. By
integrating radio frequency identification technology and intelligent labeling solutions into supply
chains, organizations can achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
Retail RFID Solutions
Meet demand and cut labor costs with accurate, real-time inventory tracking across all channels. Taylor’s RFID solutions eliminate manual errors and give you clear visibility, helping you prevent loss, optimize staffing, and keep products ready for sale—streamlining operations and improving customer experiences.
Trends & Innovation in RFID Labeling
RFID and smart label solutions are transforming supply chains by enabling accurate, real-time inventory
tracking and faster response to market changes. With increasing industry requirements, such as
Walmart’s RFID mandate, businesses are adopting scalable tracking to meet compliance and boost
operational efficiency.
Meeting Retail & Industry Mandates
Mandates from retail and industrial leaders, such as Walmart and other major chains, are driving rapid RFID adoption to boost inventory accuracy and deliver real-time visibility.
Integration of RFID Across Supply Chains
Businesses across logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and food sectors are accelerating RFID and smart label adoption for fully interconnected, intelligent operations.
Sustainability in Smart Labeling
Sustainable initiatives include recycled-content label materials, optimized recycling compatibility, and technological advances in adhesives and liner materials to reduce waste.
Eco-Friendly Options for RFID &
Smart Labels
Taylor is committed to supporting sustainability across all RFID and smart label
applications. We strategically incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as recycled-content
paper and films, along with substrates tailored for environmentally responsible labeling.
Sustainable Inlays & Label Materials
Options include recycled-content paper and films, biodegradable and compostable films, and liners with reduced thickness.
Wash-Off Adhesives & Compatibility
Wash-off adhesive technology facilitates clean label removal for recycling, advancing circular economy initiatives.
Water-Based Inks & Low-VOC Formulations
Eco-responsible inks deliver strong, vibrant branding while supporting environmental and compliance objectives.
Production Efficiencies
Efficient print and die-cutting processes further reduce waste and support company sustainability targets.
RFID Labeling Services
Taylor offers seamless, end-to-end support for RFID and smart labeling projects by providing
comprehensive consultation, strategic design expertise, and technology integration tailored to each
organization’s operational requirements.
Consultation & Design
Strategic evaluation of application, operational and compliance needs, with expert guidance on RFID and smart label integration and brand design.
Material, Technology & Inlay Selection
Selection of face stock, adhesive and inlay technology tailored for your specific use case, environment, and industry requirements.
Advanced Printing & Encoding
State-of-the-art production and secure encoding or imaging for high-impact branding, traceability and compliance.
Quality Assurance
Strict quality protocols for both physical and electronic performance, verifying every tag meets your standards and industry mandates.
Finishing, Die-Cutting & System Integration
Full finishing options such as including laminates, coatings and custom die cuts paired with complete system integration and workflow support.
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