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Why fabric fraud is so easy to hide

Why fabric fraud is so easy to hide
[BBC] How can we tell if the clothes in our wardrobes really are what they claim to be?

Data on the true extent of textile fraud worldwide is hard to come by, but there are indications that the problem extends further than a few isolated incidents.

From the BBC article

This in-depth article from the BBC describes how widespread the lies when it comes to the origin of the material in clothing, if the material was recycled as labeled, if the material was honestly certified organic, etc.

Noted are several possible applications manufacturers and distributors could adopt, including a blockchain-based tracking of goods.

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RFID News Roundup

RFID News Roundup
[RFID Journal] Presented here are recent news announcements in the radio frequency identification and Internet of Things industries.
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RFID Journal‘s recap introduces a new healthcare workflow system, a company merger, and some new RFID technology that includes a retail technology framework from ZEBRA Technologies.

Our member, Barcom, Inc., is a ZEBRA Premier Solution Partner and Advanced RFID Specialist.

Five Ways To Profit Off Of Brand Protection

Council Post: Five Ways To Profit Off Of Brand Protection
[Forbes] With each new step in our technological evolution, new risks and vulnerabilities open up for businesses and their IP.

“Hopefully, by educating more brands on the profit potential of brand protection and high ROI, companies will see the importance of prioritizing these measures to protect them and their customers from fraud.”

From the Forbes article

In this article on Forbes.com, Keith Goldstein, President and COO of VerifyMe, explains the ROI of brand protection, and how track & trace technology is first and foremost in a brand protection initiative.

5 Questions to Ask About a Jewelry Brand’s Eco Credentials

5 Questions to Ask About a Jewelry Brand’s Eco Credentials
[ELLE] Sustainable jewels will never go out of style.

Traceability is the secret to genuine sustainability, both socially and environmentally…

From the ELLE article

Information transparency, verified precious metal sourcing, verified diamond sourcing, carbon footprint, impact on the local community – jewelry customers want to know more about their purchases and rest assured that what they’re wearing was ethically supplied. That assurance can come from good policies paired with the right technology.

RFID Tag Costs Are Dropping

RFID Tag Costs Are Dropping
[RFID Journal] That’s the message from SimplyRFID, aimed at repeated misnomers about technology costs, as the company offers its latest tag.
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“Reaching the low cost of 5 cents per tag has been a mission for the industry for a decade or more, with the view that only that minimal cost would make the tagging of products in high volumes affordable”

From the RFID JOURNAL article
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