With the continuous growth of the Chinese economy and the flourishing development of industries such as tourism, hotels, hospitals, catering, and railway transportation, the demand for linen washing has sharply increased. However, while this industry is rapidly developing, it also faces many pain points. Firstly, traditional linen management methods rely on manual operations and paper records, which are inefficient and prone to errors. Secondly, there are issues with information opacity and difficulty in tracking during the washing, circulation, and inventory management of linen, leading to frequent problems such as linen loss, mixing, and unpredictable lifespan. In addition, due to concerns about cross infection, some of the quantity statistics of laundry linen cannot be carried out, which increases the risk of commercial disputes. These pain points severely restrict the further development of the linen washing industry.

Advantages of RFID technology

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, as one of the fastest developing high-tech in the 21st century, has brought a new solution to the linen washing industry. RFID technology utilizes wireless radio frequency for non-contact bidirectional communication and data exchange, with advantages such as waterproofing, demagnetization, high temperature resistance, long service life, long reading distance, and the ability to recognize multiple tags. These features give RFID technology significant advantages in linen management, such as fast scanning and identification, real-time information updates, efficient inventory management, and full process tracking and tracing.

Specific application scenarios and stages

1. Cloth tracking and recognition

The application of RFID technology in the linen washing industry is first reflected in the tracking and identification of linen. By sewing or attaching RFID washing tags on each piece of fabric, the tags are embedded with RFID chips that can store relevant information about the fabric, such as number, type, color, size, etc. Through RFID readers, rapid identification and tracking of linen can be achieved, and the status of linen during the washing process can be understood. This technology not only improves recognition efficiency, but also reduces the error rate of manual operations.

2. Washing frequency record

RFID washing tags can also record the number of times linen has been washed. Each time it is washed, the reader will read the information in the label and increase the number of washes by one. By counting the number of washes, the service life of linen can be predicted, providing data support for procurement plans. This helps companies to scientifically and reasonably arrange their linen procurement and replacement plans, reducing operating costs.

3. Classification and sorting of linen

Before washing, it is necessary to classify and sort the linen. The traditional manual sorting method is inefficient and prone to errors. By using RFID washing tags, automatic classification and sorting can be achieved, reducing manual operations and improving work efficiency. At the same time, it can also avoid damage and pollution caused by mixed washing of linen.

4. Inventory management of linen

RFID technology can also achieve inventory management of linen. The reader can read the information in the tag in real time, understand the inventory situation of the linen, and avoid inventory backlog and waste. At the same time, it is also possible to locate and search for linens, making it convenient for management personnel to conduct inventory and retrieval. This greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management.

5. Washing data statistics and analysis

By collecting data from RFID washing tags, the washing process can be statistically analyzed. For example, it is possible to understand the washing frequency, washing time, washing temperature, and other information of each type of linen, providing a basis for optimizing the washing process and improving washing quality. This data analysis function helps enterprises continuously improve their washing processes and enhance service quality.