Can Chipless RFID Tags Be Customized? Supported Shapes and Materials Explained

 

Unlike traditional RFID that relies on standard chip packaging, Chipless RFID encodes data through material structures or printed patterns, allowing more flexible designs and structures.
Chipless RFID tags support customization in shape, material, and color, and meet OEM/ODM demands across applications such as anti-counterfeiting packaging, ticketing, and logistics labeling.
With a highly flexible structure, these tags adapt well to personalized customization in appearance and material for diverse use scenarios.

Samples showing different shapes and sizes of Chipless RFID tags

Chipless RFID tags can be tailored to suit the product shape and attachment environment. Common structures include:

  • Rectangular/Square tags: Ideal for packaging boxes, documents, and tickets

  • Round tags: Suitable for bottle caps, pharmaceutical labels, and tamper seals

  • Custom die-cut shapes: Molded to match brand logos or design requirements

  • Miniature tags: Designed for jewelry, electronics, and other small objects

Most tags are between 0.1–0.8mm thick, supporting automated labeling and flexible embedding.
Chipless RFID tags can be customized in both size and shape to suit packaging and embedding needs.

One of the key strengths of Chipless RFID is the ability to use non-conductive, flexible materials that encode data through printing or etching. Common base materials include:

  • Paper/Kraft paper: Used in disposable logistics tags or tickets

  • PET/PP film: Offers good durability and moisture resistance

  • PVC: Common in cards with long-term storage needs

  • Textiles/Tape: Sewable into clothing, bags, and other fabric goods

  • Biodegradable materials (e.g., PLA): Increasingly adopted in eco-friendly packaging and green traceability

Chipless RFID supports customization using paper, plastic, fabric, and other materials to meet both durability and environmental goals.

Samples of Chipless RFID tags made from paper, plastic, and fabric

To meet branding and traceability requirements, Chipless RFID tags support a variety of OEM processing techniques:

ProcessApplicationDescription
Screen printingLOGOs, barcodes, encoded batchesIdeal for plastic or paper-based tags
Inkjet printingDynamic serial numbers, batch infoEnables unique identification for each tag
Hot embossingBrand protection, tamper sealsCreates embossed surfaces for anti-counterfeiting
Full-color printingProduct tags, event tickets, adsSupports CMYK and four-color printing
QR/Barcode embedDual scan + RFID interactionEnhances compatibility with visual ID and RFID

Some manufacturers also offer laser engraving, UV ink printing, and waterproof lamination.
Chipless RFID tags support screen printing, inkjet coding, embossing, and color printing to meet branding and traceability needs.

Businesses typically follow these steps to customize Chipless RFID tags:

  • Confirm application needs: Define use case, reading distance, and whether visual codes are required

  • Select materials and sizes: Choose suitable substrates based on the attachment object and environment

  • Design encoding rules: Determine structure or spectral encoding compatible with the reader system

  • Confirm printing and processing: Specify needs for logo, color, graphics, and numbering

  • Sample testing and mass production: Approve samples before moving to large-scale delivery

The typical turnaround from requirement confirmation to batch delivery is 7–15 working days, depending on processing and quantity.

Chipless RFID tag customization follows a streamlined process with flexible production cycles, ideal for brand personalization and fast deployment.

Chipless RFID tags offer high customization flexibility, adapting to a wide range of shapes and environments. They also support rich OEM printing and processing options, providing cost-effective intelligent identification for anti-counterfeiting, traceability, and logistics.
By partnering with professional suppliers, businesses can quickly deploy branded, functional, and scenario-specific Chipless RFID tag systems tailored to their unique product needs.

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