E-Thread™ pioneering technology for embedded and durable traceability
A unique RFID thread form factor protected by 30 patents
Seamless integration into textiles and other materials
Textile traceability for lifecycle management
Resistant to 100 to 200 washing cycles, depending on the tag, application, and temperatures up to 200°C
E-Thread™ is a disruptive technology incorporating the best of the microelectronics, micromechanics and textile industries
It is a unique UHF RFID technology protected by a strong portfolio of international patents.
E-Thread™ technology is based on a micro-encapsulation of electronic circuits: streamlined, simple and robust.
The specificities of this unique RFID thread:
- The two conductive strands of the antenna are connected to the RFID chip
- Special emphasis on optimizing the RF performance is constantly made by adapting the impedance of the antenna through a specific and proprietary design
- The wired packaging makes the whole unit more resistant, therefore very suitable for integration in different manufacturing products and processes including textiles, composites, and rubber-based materials
Why Choose E-Thread™
Let us now emphasize on the main benefits that your business will get thanks to our RFID solution
Durable
Washable Resistance to mechanical stress (I.E.: Folding, elongations) Resist to corrosive environment Endure industrial processes up to 200°C
Reading performance
Unique digital ID Performant reading distance Compatible with all current RFID readers Covers ETSI and FCC frequencies Quick mass reading in constrained environments (stacking, electromagnetic variation) Protected mode (Impinj chip) UHF 860 - 960 MHz
Sustainable
Negligible environmental impact (life cycle analysis) 9 grams EQ. CO2 per tag (VS 9 kg for a t-shirt) Industrial ecology target: reduce resource consumption and waste generation Better consumption by contributing to product life span extension Tag fully compliant with industrial recycling processes
Mechanical recycling process
The embedded RFID thread is totally compatible with industrial recycling processes. The recycled yarn quality, of garments containing e-thread™, is compliant to textile industry standards
E-Thread™ tag follows your product throughout its entire lifecycle!
Our Applications
The E-Tread technology can be applied to diverse markets
RETAIL: Apparel, Footwear, Accessories
- Circular economy & new business models: rent, reuse, repair & recycle
- Physical traceability
- Shrinkage
LUXURY : Jewellery, Accessories, Watches
- In store inventories
- Authentication & customer return
- Shrinkage
