Is the ink in security tags permanent?

Is the ink in security tags permanent?

Ink tags are a form of retail loss prevention most commonly used by clothing retailers. Special equipment is required to remove the tags from the clothing. When the tags are forcibly removed, one or more glass vials containing permanent ink will break, causing it to spill over the clothing, effectively destroying it.

Do ink tags trigger alarms?

However, an ink tag does not connect to an alarm; they are stand-alone security mechanisms. The purpose of the device is to deter shoplifting rather than catch a shoplifter after the fact.

What ink tags are filled with security?

Benefit denial tags see the stolen merchandise negatively impacted when the thief tries to remove the tag. The most common form is ink dye tags which release indelible ink when the tag is tampered with, effectively rendering the stolen item useless.

What is a shoplifting tool?

Shoplifting Tools While tools such as “sensormatic jammers” and “RF-impulse shielding fabric” are strictly used for theft, “hook detachers” and various magnetic keys can all be used to unlock certain security tags and wraps — regardless of whether the user is a retail employee or shoplifter.