Most clothing alarm systems are made up of several components. The antennas at the doors, the security tags on clothes and the detachers. Each plays an important role.

The clothing alarm antennas such as Checkpoint Systems are normally located at the customer doors. The antennas are mounted to the floor and require 110-volt AC power. The Checkpoint System antennas watch for hard tags at a frequency of 8.2 MHz. Once the tag is seen the Checkpoint antennas produce an alarm tone and light alerting store staff. It is important to keep the antennas clear of merchandise. Displays must be at least three feet away. It is also best to keep store fixtures and decorations such as Christmas trees away from the system. The clothing alarm should be tested every day and any issues should trigger a service call. These systems require professional installation and service. Contrary to what resellers of used equipment tell you they can only be tuned by authorized service tech with the training and tools.

The clothing security tags come in a wide range of types and sizes. One thing to remember is that the bigger the better. Smaller clothing security tags will not generally perform as well as larger ones. However, for most retailers the smaller security tags on clothes work just fine. The most popular is the Checkpoint mini hard tag. There is now the next generation of clothing security tags . It is called the 3G. This hard tag has a very strong shell that cannot be pried apart with a knife or screwdriver. The Fashion2 and Fashion2 Accessory clothing security tags are also very good. Most hard tags are in models that require either a standard or super detacher.

The detacher is what store employees use to remove the security tags on clothes when they are purchased at the POS. Detachers come in several types. But you should use a super detacher at a minimum. The first generation “standard” detacher is easier to defeat by shoplifters. The clutch in clothing security tags that require a super detacher are much more robust. Even better is the S3 detacher by Alpha High Theft Solutions. The S3 is very unique and is almost impossible to defeat.

Take clothing security serious and you will be rewarded with higher profits and less shoplifting. Remember clothing security starts when the shoplifter walks in your door!

For more information about clothing alarm or security tags on clothes contact us at clothing security or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Clothing security can be a tough nut to crack with some items. The average clothing item takes a hard tag well. You usually locate it on a seam or similar location. But what becomes tricky in clothing security is items like leather, purses, belts, bags and hats. A clothing alarm relies on the use of a hard tag but what do you do when the tag is either to large or the use of a pin is not practical or it will damage the product.

In the clothing security world there is a low cost but high-end solution. It is the Alpha Fashion2 Tags. The Fashion2 hard tag is less than 2 inches long and very thin. This tag requires the use of a pin. However, because of it’s small size it will fit on very small items such as those thong type swimsuit bottoms that do not have a whole lot of material to begin with!

The Fashion2 Accessory Tag takes clothing security in a whole different direction. This tag looks the same as the Fashion2 Hard Tag but it has one major difference. The accessory tag has a built in 3 inch coated aircraft cable with a built in pin. The cable loops around the item and then locks into place. In the past you would have to use a traditional hard tag and flex string. Because the cable is only 3 inches the Fashion2 rides close to your merchandise item and has a pleasant appearance. The cool thing about this tag is that when you remove it the cable stays attached to the hard tag. No more fishing around for a flex string.

Another strong clothing security point is that the aircraft cable is a thicker more robust cable. It would take quite a bit of time to cut through this baby. The clear plastic coating protects the finish of your merchandise. Loop these clothing security tags through belt buckles, shoes, purse handles, leather item buttonholes, openings in hats or bag handles. Basically if you can loop the cable through the merchandise item you have attached your clothing security tags.

Both the Fashion2 and the Fashion2 Accessory clothing security tags come in RF and AM formats and are available in beige, gray and black colors. Standard or super detacher models available.

Visit the Retail Loss Prevention Store to see clothing alarm pictures and pricing. You can also learn more about the Fashion2 Tags at our web site.

For more information about clothing alarm or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

One scenario that I have seen in the retail loss prevention world is a “buy one get one free” type of scam.  The customer comes into the business and buys items that he or she wants.  Then the customer leaves and later returns to your business.  He or she steals the exact items that they had previously purchased.  Assuming that the shoplifter gets out of the store without being caught, the shoplifter can then return again with the stolen merchandise and return it for cash, since they have a “receipt.”

Businesses that have clothing security make this type of fraud more difficult for thieves.  Clothing security tags are a deterrent for shoplifters, and this type of scam is no exception.  A shoplifter that is considering this return fraud is not going to want to have to figure out how to bypass the security tags on clothes in order to return the stolen merchandise.

Return fraud of clothing is an easy way to earn some quick money.  Clothing is easy to steal, especially if the business does not have clothing security.  By returning the clothing to the business for cash, the shoplifter gets 100% profit with no monetary investment.  Shoplifters can receive a pretty hefty payout for only a few minutes of work, so no wonder this type of scam is tempting.
You do not have to allow this to happen in your business.

Security tags on clothes are a worthwhile deterrent to shoplifters wanting to profit off of your loss.  Shoplifters know that they cannot return merchandise that has clothing security tags, and most do not want to even attempt the theft, knowing the risk of activating a clothing alarm.  The quick buck isn’t worth the risk if you have clothing security.  Especially when the thief can move on to the next, unprotected business.

Can your clothing alarm can serve you in other ways? Find out more!

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Shoplifters come in all shapes and sizes.  They are male, female, old, young, single or married.  They work alone, in pairs, or in large groups.  And as I’ve discovered after working in the loss prevention field, they can be skilled at what they do.  They also try to stay one step ahead of being caught.

If you operate a business that sells clothing, clothing security needs to be a consideration in order to increase your bottom line and reduce losses due to shrink.  Security tags on clothes are a useful tool in the fight to keep your clothing available for those who wish to purchase it, instead of allowing it to walk out your doors at the hands of a shoplifter.

Shoplifters may stuff clothing in their bags, inside of other items or under their own clothing.  They may also be bold enough to just grab a handful of clothing and walk out of your business.  However they choose to steal, by having clothing security tags, alarms will sound if they try to go past your doors without paying for your merchandise.

When shoplifters are deciding whether or not to steal from you, they look for security measures such as alarms at the doors or security tags on clothes.  It is much easier to steal unsecured clothing than it is to worry about activating a clothing alarm.

Shoplifters have to have anonymity in order to get away with the crime, and activating a clothing alarm makes anonymity difficult.  They do not want to get your attention – they just want to get your merchandise.

The clothing security tags displayed on your high theft merchandise allow for increased sales instead of increased theft.  That is a minimal investment with a substantial return in profit.

For more information about clothing security tags or clothing security or security tags on clothes contact us at clothing alarm or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Your clothing alarm system protects your merchandise 24/7. It does not call in sick or take a vacation. A properly used system will dramatically drop your shoplifting losses. But what else can your clothing alarm be used for?

How about controlling store use items such as tools and equipment. You could place a hard tag on these items that would alert you if they were being removed from the store. We know that people will steal anything that is not nailed down this includes your store property. This could also include pricing guns and any other merchandise labeling equipment.

Do not forget office equipment and supplies that may have a tendency to walk away with either customers or employees.

You can also protect smaller items such as keys. Attach a hard tag to customer restroom keys. That way if the customer simply forgets to return them you will know. Store staff use keys could also be tagged. This is not an issue of theft but just forgetting to put them back before going home. Have you ever come in one morning and the person who closed took keys home by accident?

Documents and paperwork that is not to leave the store can also be protected with a Checkpoint label. Again it is probably not an issue of someone stealing it. You just do not want it to leave the store.

Rental equipment or items should also be protected with a Checkpoint hard tag or Checkpoint label until they have been properly rented and the customer is then authorized to remove them.

For more information about clothing security or clothing security tags or security tags on clothes contact us at clothing alarm or call 1.770.426.0547

You can also visit our Retail Loss Prevention Store