Trimco Group launches PaperMark RFID inlays

Trimco Group, trims, packaging, RFID and variable data products provider, has launched its exclusive new FSC-certified (FSC C137962) and plastic-free Rain RFID inlay series – Trimco Group PaperMark. The inlays replace the PET substrate usually used in the RFID inlays with an FSC-certified paper substrate.   

RFID technology has been transforming industries by offering visibility into inventory and supply chain operations for years, but PET-based RFID inlays, usually used for this purpose, can also have a negative impact on the environment. A recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by an independent lab compared a paper-based inlay to a PET-based inlay, showing an overall improved offset for the paper-based inlay, the company reported. 

The Trimco Group PaperMark inlays series, available for apparel and home goods, has been exclusively designed, developed, and produced by Trimco Group in a successful collaboration with leading technology solution providers. They are constructed free of a PET carrier and assembled with an antenna and chip on an FSC-certified, recyclable paper face. Importantly, the inlay series has been enrolled in the ARC Quality certification program under Auburn University RFID Lab, a testament to quality. 

In addition to Impinj M700 tag chips, Trimco Group's PaperMark inlay is also available in the Impinj M800 tag chip series, Trimco Group's PaperMark inlays also use the Impinj M800 tag chip series, ideal for textiles and home goods, among other use cases. With the compact size and improved read sensitivity of the Impinj M800 series chips, end customers can streamline their tag supply chain. And with a 1.5 dB read sensitivity enhancement, the chips are readable from greater distances. Impinj’s advanced tag chips aid in asset management and manufacturing processes, allowing for efficient item tagging and simplifying complex operations across the products customers make and sell. 

‘Congratulations to Trimco on their successful launch of new Impinj M800 series-based inlays,’ said Martin Liebl, Impinj’s senior director of endpoint IC product management. ‘Trimco Group is a valued Impinj partner, and we’re thrilled to work closely with them to deliver solutions that help our shared end customers achieve market-leading supply chain visibility and efficiency.’ 

Dennis Sand Eskesen, head of RFID and source tagging solutions at Trimco Group, explained: ‘Trimco Group’s commitment to building customized solutions tailored to the needs of different brands sets us apart in the industry. Thanks to adding the Trimco Group PaperMark plastic-free RAIN RFID inlays to our offerings, we're going above and beyond. We're providing a great solution that enhances operational efficiency and embodies a commitment to a lower environmental impact.’ 

The company offers the new product in addition to its supply chain traceability platform, ProductDNA.