Patent 7327217 was granted and assigned to G&K Services on February, 2008 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An identification badge is shown and includes a washable worker identification badge including a photograph of a worker using the garment, wherein an image from the photograph is sublimated or printed on the badge. In one embodiment the badge includes a security device providing radio frequency identification capabilities. According to another embodiment, a garment with a washable worker identification badge is provided. In still other embodiments, a security system and procedure is provided using the badges or garments.