The present invention includes a method for producing individual folded
labels incorporating a radio frequency device, the method comprising the
steps of providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text. A
carrier strip with a plurality of radio frequency devices spaced thereon
is provided and the plurality of radio frequency devices are joined to the
ribbon of labels. The ribbon of labels is then folded so as to form at
least one folded portion. The folded ribbon is subjected to sufficient
heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion. The ribbon of
labels is subdivided into individual folded labels. The present invention
also relates to a label-making apparatus including a dispenser for a
carrier strip having a plurality of radio frequency devices disposed
thereon at spaced intervals. A mechanism linearly advances a ribbon of
labels, the ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text. Means join
the plurality of radio frequency devices with the ribbon of labels. A
cutting station subdivides an individual label from the ribbon of labels
and plurality of radio frequency devices. A sensor in communication with
the linear advance mechanism controls the advance of a length of the
ribbon of labels to provide proper spacing between the radio frequency
devices, cut-edges and a logo on the label. The sensor can sense the
position of the RF device or the logo or text of the ribbon of labels.
