RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION IN FASHION AND TEXTILE SUPPLY CHAIN (PB 2019) Paperback

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Application in Fashion and Textile Supply Chain explores the role and impact of RFID technology within the textile and fashion industries, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain operations. The book provides an overview of RFID’s origins, underlying technology, and operational principles, including a breakdown of different RFID system types. It offers a comparison between RFID and barcode technologies, highlighting their respective benefits and limitations. The text delves into RFID’s practical uses across various stages of textile and fashion production—from fiber creation, yarn and fabric production, and chemical treatments, to garment manufacturing, quality assurance, and retail operations. The book also presents real-world case studies featuring well-known fashion brands that have implemented RFID, emphasizing the strategic advantages gained. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of RFID adoption and outlines future trends and developments in the field.