Choosing the right security tag or label starts with three questions: What product are you protecting? Is the store using RF 8.2MHz or AM 58kHz? And does the merchandise need a reusable hard tag, an adhesive label, or specialty protection?
Hard tag or adhesive label?
Security hard tags are reusable and are commonly used on apparel, accessories and other merchandise where a physical tag can be attached. At checkout, staff remove the tag with a compatible detacher.
Security labels are generally single-use and are often a better fit for packaged goods, pharmacy, grocery, cosmetics and other high-volume merchandise. Compatible deactivatable labels are processed at checkout with the correct label deactivator.
RF 8.2MHz or AM 58kHz?
The tag or label frequency must match the EAS entrance system.
RF 8.2MHz: A practical choice for many apparel, pharmacy and general retail environments. INEO Clarity operates at RF 8.2MHz. Browse RF 8.2MHz Tags and Labels.
AM 58kHz: Often considered for hardware, sporting goods, department stores and other metal-heavy merchandise environments. Browse AM 58kHz Tags and Labels.
If you are choosing the entrance system as well, see Complete EAS Systems and the dedicated AM 58kHz EAS Security Systems collection.
Which style of tag?
Match the tag to the product and how shoppers need to interact with it.
- Apparel: pencil, rectangular and tamper-resistant hard tags; browse Clothing Tags.
- Eyewear: small frame-mounted tags and specialty labels; browse Optical Tags.
- Wine and spirits: cable bottle tags, slimline tags and bottle locks; browse Bottle Protection.
- Boxed or high-value items: consider Self-Alarming Tags such as compatible spider wraps and cable alarms.
- Benefit denial for fabric goods: browse Ink Tags. Not every ink tag contains an EAS circuit, so check the product specification.
Do not forget the checkout tool
Hard tags need a compatible detacher, and deactivatable labels need a compatible deactivator. Browse Detachers and Deactivators.
Need help deciding?
The right setup depends on merchandise, entrance width, store layout, existing equipment and site conditions. Contact INEO sales at apannu@ineosolutionsinc.com if you want the recommended frequency and entrance layout confirmed before ordering.
For a more detailed guide, read Which Security Tag or Label Is Right For You?.