Dry Inlay & Wet Inlay

Dry Inlay 
Dry inlays are the core RFID components *without pre-applied adhesive*. They consist of an integrated circuit (IC) and antenna bonded to a substrate (e.g., PET or paper), designed for custom integration into end products. Manufacturers and converters apply specialized adhesives during production to suit specific surfaces (textiles, metals, curved objects). Ideal for industrial applications like embedded laundry tags, durable asset tracking, or RFID-enabled packaging, dry inlays offer maximum flexibility in adhesive selection and label construction. They support UHF/HF/LF frequencies and are cost-effective for high-volume runs where tailored adhesion (high-temp, chemical-resistant) is critical.  

Wet Inlay
Wet inlays feature *factory-applied adhesive* with a protective silicone liner, making them "ready-to-convert." The pressure-sensitive adhesive allows direct application onto labels, cards, or assets without additional processing. Used widely in retail tagging, access cards, and logistics labels, wet inlays streamline production—converters simply die-cut and laminate them. They maintain consistent performance across EPC Gen2 UHF (e.g., Impinj Monza) or HF/NFC chips (e.g., NTAG). The pre-coated adhesive ensures reliable bonding to standard surfaces (plastic, paper), reducing manufacturing steps for medium-to-high volume orders.