Production method and product made of fabric incorporating a tracking transponder

Abstract

A method for producing products made of fabric incorporating a tracking transponder, comprises the step of weaving a strip of fabric comprising a sequence of pockets obtained directly by knitting during weaving. After weaving, the strip is cut into pieces with at least a pocket that opens onto an edge that of the cut piece and a transponder is introduced into the pocket. After the transponder has been introduced the pocket is shut permanently, advantageously by means of sewing a hem on the product.

1 . Method for producing fabric products incorporating a tracking transponder, comprising the steps of weaving a strip of fabric comprising a sequence of pockets obtained directly by knitting during weaving, cutting from the strip of fabric pieces with at least a pocket that opens on an edge of the piece, introducing a transponder into the pocket, permanently closing the pocket. 
   
   
       2 . Method according to  claim 1 , in which the sequence of pockets is produced in a longitudinal direction in the strip and the pockets are opened by transverse cuts of the strip that intersect the pockets and separate the pieces from the strip. 
   
   
       3 . Method according to  claim 1 , in which the pocket is closed by sewing the edge. 
   
   
       4 . Method according to  claim 3 , in which sewing the edge that closes the pocket forms a finishing hem of an edge of the fabric product. 
   
   
       5 . Method according to  claim 1 , comprising the further intermediate step of introducing into the pocket a containing bag of the transponder. 
   
   
       6 . Method according to  claim 5 , in which the bag is made of a fabric that is similar to that of the strip. 
   
   
       7 . Method according to  claim 1 , comprising the steps of cutting and sewing the pieces to obtain products chosen from tablecloths, napkins, sheets and the like. 
   
   
       8 . Fabric product incorporating a tracking transponder inserted into a pocket obtained in the fabric through knitting during weaving. 
   
   
       9 . Product according to  claim 8 , characterized in that the pocket is near an edge of the product and is closed on this edge by a finishing stitch of the edge. 
   
   
       10 . Product according to  claim 8 , characterized in that in the bag there is a bag for containing the transponder. 
   
   
       11 . Product according to  claim 10 , characterized in that the bag is made of fabric that is similar to that of the product. 
   
   
       12 . Product according to  claim 8 , characterized in that it is a tablecloth, a napkin, a sheet or the like. 
   
   
       13 . Product according to  claim 8 , characterized in that it is a label.