Key Elements for Garment Tags

For clothing and soft items, alarm tags are secured to the item using a pin that goes through the fabric of the product. This pin then locks into the security tag. Anti-shoplifting devices have improved a lot.

Not only do visible tags act as a deterrent to shoplifting, but electronic item monitoring tags can also immediately alert staff to potential theft. If you want to use security tags as a loss prevention strategy, here's an in-depth look at the types, sizes and styles of tags.

Security labels fall into three broad categories: electronic article surveillance (EAS) labels, visual deterrent labels, and benefit denials.

Garment tags include three key elements: the tag (in the case of EAS, the receiver), the latch (which goes through the garment), and the locking mechanism (which holds the latch in place).

There are two widely used locking mechanisms: magnetic and mechanical, with magnetic tags available in a range of strengths, from standard to superlock, superlock and multipole. The stronger the magnetic lock, the more difficult it is for the tag to be illegally removed, which is why the lowest strength SuperLock is recommended.

Some of the most common shapes of fashion tags include hinged alligator tags, slim pencil tags, square tags, anti theft barcode labels    and round or shell shaped tags. In terms of security, shell-shaped tags are considered to be the most difficult shape to pry open and remove illegally.

In addition to the strength of the locking mechanism and the shape of the tag, a key factor to consider when choosing a garment tag is the size of the pin. The larger the pin head, the less likely it is to be illegally removed by pulling on the garment.

Whether the product is a shoe, handbag or jewelry, there are a range of options when it comes to securing accessories with security tags. The most popular options include cable ties and lanyard tags. These tags use sturdy cables, ties or lanyards to secure the security tag to the accessory. These cables and lanyards feature materials that are cut resistant and lanyards or straps that can be secured in the tag's locking mechanism.

One of the most frequently targeted items for theft is liquor bottles, with the Global Retail Theft Barometer noting spirits are often easy to conceal and can be resold at a high value.In fact, wines and spirits are the number one food item targeted by shoplifters globally.Bottle tags specifically target this type of theft, providing a visual deterrent in addition to EAS security.

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