RFID Drives New Growth in Footwear and Apparel Retail
What kind of transformation will footwear and apparel retail undergo when every product starts to 'report itself'? With visibility leading to sellability, RFID technology is driving the industry into a full-link journey-from factories to warehouses, from shelves to fitting rooms-with products fully online and inventory visible in real time. This not only enables instant stocktaking and seamless payment, but also turns try-on behavior into analyzable data streams, making every interaction lead to more precise product matching and marketing decisions. By making 'what you see what you sell,' data flows become a growth engine. RFID is awakening the intelligent future of footwear and apparel retail.
As an annual benchmark for the labeling industry, the 2026 China International Label Exhibition (Sino-Label 2026) will grandly open in Guangzhou from March 4-6. This year, the exhibition accurately targets industrial upgrade demands, featuring a key theme area 'Visible to Sellable: RFID Driving New Growth in Footwear and Apparel Retail,' presenting a panoramic view of the complete RFID ecosystem from core technology R&D to full-scenario applications.
Hall 1.2, 2nd Floor, Area A, Booth E01
Visible to Sellable: RFID Driving New Growth in Footwear and Apparel Retail
This exhibition area aims to systematically showcase the maturity of RFID technology and its value across the entire industry chain:
Full Industry Chain Real-World Display: It demonstrates a complete linkage at the exhibition level, from chip design and Inlay manufacturing (upstream), to smart composite and printing equipment (midstream), and finally to end-scene data empowerment solutions (downstream) across the whole industry chain.
Cross-Industry Application Insights: The technology showcase covers eight key fields including footwear and apparel, logistics, and retail, focusing on analyzing how RFID addresses specific pain points in the apparel industry, such as precise inventory, seamless retail, and the circular economy.
A sneak peek at the RFID exhibition area:
Giant Heart IoT Laboratory (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
1. RFID Electronic Tag Prototyping Machine
One of the three essential tools for label design and development. The RFID electronic tag prototyping machine is suitable for process testing, prototyping, and small-batch production of RFID electronic tags, ensuring that the sample performance meets the standards of mass production.
2. INLAY Label Bend Resistance Tester
One of the label reliability testing devices.
1. Tests the surface strength of etched antenna aluminum on composite PET;
2. Tests the adhesion strength of chips on the Inlay and the number of bends the Inlay can withstand;
3. Conducts bend tests on Inlays after secondary packaging to make finished products, testing under different environmental conditions.
3. Portable UHF Tag Performance Tester
RF PROSECUTOR Mini is an instrument that measures the performance of tags across various frequencies, while simultaneously reading information such as the tag chip model, EPC, and TID.
It supports a frequency range of 840MHz to 960MHz and a power adjustment range of -20dBm to 25dBm, compatible with future high-sensitivity tag testing. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry, suitable for use in laboratories, tag production, and project sites.
Sichuan Kailuwei Technology Co., Ltd.
1. ONLY Series Read-Only Tag Chips
The ONLY series tag chips, pioneered by Kailuwei Technology, simplify the complexity of RFID technology. Based on the independently developed RF-o-ID minimalistic technology, the chip only provides a unique S-EPC code as the item identifier. It comes factory-programmed with no need for data writing and can be used immediately after being associated with the actual product. This avoids the complexity and high costs associated with multiple write operations of traditional RFID tags, offering users a more convenient and efficient solution for item identification. Operating like an electronic barcode in a read-only mode, this chip significantly reduces the cost of RFID tags while enhancing system efficiency, achieving the goals of minimalistic application and ultra-low cost.
2. Special Function Tag Chips
Special function tag chips expand the boundaries of RFID applications and connect unlimited possibilities. This series includes three types of special application function chips, which, based on general tag functions, extend support to address more challenging special scenario identification/sensing needs. They are designed respectively for passive drive (LED lighting positioning/item finding, level-triggered switches), TD on/off detection (electronic seals), and resistance to commercial irradiation (medical irradiation/electron beam sterilization).
Guangzhou Lide IoT Technology Co., Ltd.
1Lingchuang RFID System
Lingchuang RFID is an innovative SaaS-based RFID system that offers high cost-performance, can be quickly launched, and helps growing brands rapidly achieve intelligent management and anti-counterfeiting traceability of their products using RFID.
2.Sichuang RFID System
Sichuang RFID is a digital identity management solution designed for corporate groups. It covers tag management, as well as applications in factories, warehouses, and retail stores. It can be customized according to customer needs to better meet their business requirements.
3. RFID Turnstile CL900
The CL900 RFID turnstile is an industrial-grade RFID tunnel scanning device. It is based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, integrating mechanical design, multi-sensor coordination, electromagnetic shielding, and automatic control technologies. This device effectively addresses common issues in supply chain circulation, such as missed reads and cross-reads of tags, ensuring precise management of unique codes while enabling rapid product flow. It significantly reduces labor costs and improves operational efficiency. The device is focused on single-item identification in the fashion industry, particularly suitable for rapid inbound and outbound management and inventory counting of goods such as shoes, clothing, leather products, and bags, providing an efficient solution for the digital transformation of the fashion sector.
Shanghai Xinyue IoT Technology Co., Ltd.
1. T8200PRO-G RF Comprehensive Tester
The T8200PRO-G is a high-end RFID comprehensive tester from Japan's Testram Company. It is an ideal choice for research and development, manufacturing, scientific institutions, laboratories, testing agencies, or use on automated production lines for RFID, smart cards, wireless power transfer, and power inductors.
※ Detection of resonance frequency for smart cards and RFID tags;
※ Detection of resonance frequency for RFID read/write antennas;
※ Detection of self-resonance frequency for wireless power coils and power inductor components.
2. UHF Tag Tester T9300
The T9300 is a device for testing UHF frequency RFID tags that comply with EPC Class1 Gen2. It communicates with the test tags under specified transmission frequencies, transmission power, and communication scenarios, and determines pass/fail based on whether communication is possible.
The test signals from the T9300 tester are sent to the RFID tags under test through a UHF antenna, and the response signals returned by the tags are sent back to the tester.
Xiamen Xinda IoT Technology Co., Ltd.
1. Cutting-Performance Maintenance Series Products
This innovative series focuses on breakthroughs in cutting performance, redefining the RFID tag production experience.
1. Performance Leap: Enhanced with patented cutting technology, finished products can be cut directly on the antenna base, ensuring maximum antenna performance for same-size products. Performance of same-size products can increase by up to 10%, offering stable recognition and longer reading distance.
2. Flexible Sizes: One base antenna can produce multiple finished sizes (e.g., 38*18mm fitting 41*21mm, 35*15mm, etc.), meeting customized needs for industries like retail and pharmaceuticals.
3. Efficiency Upgrade: Ultra-wideband, dielectric-insensitive features reduce antenna patterns, lowering management, inventory, and deployment costs, helping tag production achieve high efficiency and profitability, transforming "production pain points" into "market competitive advantages."
Shenzhen Swift Wireless Technology Co., Ltd.
1. Wearable RFID Reader- U6
The U6 'Little Bee' is a new generation of lightweight wristband-style micro RFID reader launched by Speedingiot. It can connect to smart system platforms such as iOS and Android via Bluetooth, and can also connect to a computer via Type-C. The wristband design improves comfort. It changes the traditional way of carrying electronic tag readers, achieving miniaturization of RFID reading and writing, truly enabling zero-sense wearable operation like a watch, and promoting the lightweight and widespread adoption of RFID application systems.
2. Wearable RFID Reader - U8
The wearable RFID reader - U8 breaks the limitations of traditional devices! Its lightweight design can be worn on the wrist, arm, or other positions, freeing up your hands for operation. Equipped with a high-performance RFID module, it quickly identifies tag information with responsive, lag-free performance. With long-lasting battery life to support all-day use, it is suitable for scenarios such as warehouse picking, logistics inventory, and store merchandising, synchronizing data to the system in real time and eliminating the portability limitations of handheld devices. Make data collection more flexible and efficient, injecting new momentum into mobile intelligent management!
3. RFID Electronic Scale - E300S
The RFID Electronic Scale - E300S combines precise weighing with intelligent identification! Equipped with ultra-high frequency RFID technology, it quickly reads tag information while weighing, eliminating the hassle of manual data entry and significantly improving efficiency in logistics, warehousing, and retail inventory management. Its high-precision sensors ensure accurate data, and the durable body adapts to various scenarios. Easy to operate and user-friendly, it makes every data collection task efficient and accurate, reducing costs and increasing efficiency for your business. It's a powerful assistant for modern intelligent management!
Xiamen Innoel Information Technology Co., Ltd.
1. NFC Temperature Sensing Tag
The NFC temperature sensing tag can measure temperature in real time and record temperature data. The stored data can be read using a phone with NFC functionality. Parameters of the temperature tag, such as measurement duration, interval time, and upper and lower temperature limits, can be set through an app. By simply tapping the phone, tag operations can be executed and temperature data can be viewed. It is widely used for temperature monitoring and storage of temperature-sensitive items or packages, cold chain containers, etc. Applications include frozen foods, fresh produce, pharmaceutical cold chains, blood products, vaccines, cold chain logistics monitoring, insulated box monitoring, and other related fields.
2. Flexible Ultra-Thin Active Electronic Tag
The flexible ultra-thin active electronic tag is only 2.2mm thick and features a flexible material design, making it suitable for curved objects. As an identification tag for assets, it can enhance enterprise asset management, ensure the safety and integrity of assets, and improve both production capacity and economic efficiency of the enterprise. Using asset management tags can save time when inventorying assets, allocate assets more reasonably, and prevent asset loss.
Guangzhou Zhilian IoT Technology Co., Ltd.
1. RFID Single Tag Printing and Reading Integrated Machine
This device integrates UV printing with RFID reading and verification functions. It features automatic dust removal, double-sheet detection, print curing and visual inspection, code writing and reading, automatic waste rejection, warehouse-specific counting and material collection, as well as order replenishment functions. Optional customized feeding for irregular shapes is available. Using a fully servo-driven high-speed material transport platform, it runs stably and accurately, effectively simplifying workflows, improving efficiency, and saving labor. It can also be customized and developed according to customer-specific requirements.
2. RFID Roll Material Tag Reading and Writing Inspection Machine (Multi-Station)
This equipment integrates code reading, EPC writing, and association verification functions. It features a multi-station independent design to avoid interference and combines precise position control with a fully servo high-speed material feeding platform, significantly improving read/write pass rates and operational efficiency. It is suitable for high/ultra-high frequency RFID tags and can be customized and developed according to customer-specific requirements.
3. RFID Roll Label Printing and Reading-Detection All-in-One Machine
This equipment integrates UV printing with RFID read/write verification functions. Through multi-station coordinated control, it achieves dust removal, printing, curing, and parallel RFID reading, writing, and verification, effectively simplifying processes, improving production efficiency, and saving labor.
Shenzhen Zhonggu Lianchuang Information Service Co., Ltd.
1. ING-CI240 RFID Locker Cabinet
The ING-CI240 is an industrial-grade RFID locker cabinet independently developed and designed by our company. It is centered on wireless radio frequency identification technology and integrates mechanical design, multiple sensors, electromagnetic shielding, and automatic control technologies. It completely addresses the issues of safe, intelligent, and user-friendly automated storage management for small, valuable items.
2. ING-CI010 RFID Smart Key Cabinet
The ING-CI010 RFID Smart Key Cabinet is an industrial-grade RFID smart key cabinet independently developed and designed by our company. It is based on wireless radio frequency identification technology and integrates mechanical design, various sensors, electromagnetic shielding, and automatic control technologies. It completely addresses the issues of key security, intelligent management, and user-friendly handling for organizations with a large number of keys or key units in critical departments. It also solves the cumbersome processes of traditional key management, which required personnel to oversee keys, keep records of applicants, and register key withdrawals and returns.
3. ING-CI150 RFID Smart Refrigerated Cabinet
The smart refrigerated cabinet integrates ultra-high-frequency RFID technology, communication technology, computer technology, and intelligent weighing technology, providing users with a safe, reliable, and convenient-to-use solution for selling and managing ready-to-eat meals with a stylish appearance. It supports two login methods: scanning and card swiping, and offers voice prompts as well as door open/close status detection functionality.
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