ink tags

Store security devices

Ink tags are anti-theft devices attached to retail merchandise, particularly clothing.

If removed improperly, they release permanent dye that ruins the item, making stolen goods worthless.

Store employees remove them at checkout with a specialized detacher.

She forgot to have the ink tag removed and set off the alarm leaving the store.

Related

alarm · magnetic · magnetic strip · sensor · clothing · store · dye · dye pack · remove · detach · pin · checkout · beep · anti-theft · garment · plastic · clamp · deactivate

Opposites
retail security method

ink tagshonor system

Trust-based compliance without supervision

deterrence approach

ink tagsRFID tags

Radio-frequency identification devices

magnetic strips · barcodes · GPS trackers · silent alarms · security cameras

consequence type

ink tagsRFID chips

Radio frequency identification devices

price tags

Family

ink, tag, inks, tags, inky, inked, inking, tagged, tagging

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G