Inkmate? what?

while browsing through Mango at Isetan, i came across this vest which i really like and subsequently bought..

When i got home, moi immediately tried it on and happily modeled infront of my mirror.. While putting on the hood, my fingers brushed against something plastic..

It's a security tag!!! (you know the kind that make the irritating "BEEP BEEP BEEP" if you happen to bring the tag too close to the metal dectector)

My first thought was "hmm, how come it didnt BEEP when i walked through the Isetan doors"
it was kinda weird...

Was it just a fake security tag to deter people from shoplifting?
The security tag malfunction?

I wanted to try pry it open till i notice the warning label on the tag



SHIT!! i had to go back to Isetan and get the staff to remove it for me!

The next day, armed with my vest and receipt, i approached one of the salesgirl and explain my problem

Salesgirl : Ohh, i'm so sorry madam!!! i'll remove it right away!!
Moi : Its alright...btw, i'm just kinda curious...when didnt the alarm went off when i walked out of the doors?
Salesgirl :well, these are actually plastic ink tag. The metal detectors at the doors will not be able to detect these.
Moi : okayzzz (with a dubious look)


a google search turns out the following:

EAS tagsInkmate®
The most popular 2 vial dye tag that is built to withstand accidental breakage but deters the forceful pull Compatible with most E.A.S. tags.

Specifications:Size:1.5" x .3/8"



I guess the reason they use the INKMATE instead of the regular metal tag is because REGULAR METAL TAG ARE DAMN ANNOYING!!!

ask yourself, how many times have you accidentally activate the metal dectector just because you'll holding the clothes too close to the metal doors

(not that we wanna make a quick exit with the unpaid clothes! we are law abidding citizen mind you!!)

With the InkMate, even if you stole the clothes, there will be no way you gonna wear them..
I mean, c'mon, you'll look so dumb with the InkMate tag visible to everyone around you..It will call out "HEY LOOK HERE!! I STOLE THE CLOTHES!! HAHAHAHA"
How embarrassing can that be?

Especially if you're a typical "wanna save face" Singaporean
And you're not gonna force them open cos they are really really gonna stain the fabrics!!

the regular security tags that moi is familiar with are usually like this====>

Supertag®
This is the tag to use when you are looking for the highest level of protection. Super Tag is designed to defeat the most highly trained shoplifters.

Familiar?

So the next time, when you're out shopping..just take a look at the security tag....