Identification tags affixed to garments within residential care facilities provide a crucial service. These tags, typically fabric or heat-applied, display the resident’s name or identifying code. As an example, a tag might read “John Smith – Room 204” and be sewn into the collar of a shirt.
The use of these garment markers significantly reduces lost laundry and ensures that each resident receives their own belongings after cleaning. This promotes independence, minimizes resident distress caused by missing items, and alleviates the burden on staff who would otherwise spend considerable time sorting and returning misplaced apparel. The practice has evolved from handwritten tags prone to fading and detachment to more durable and machine-readable options.
