the present invention includes a method for producing individual folded labels incorporating a radio frequency device , the method comprising the steps of providing a ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text . a carrier strip with a plurality of radio frequency devices spaced thereon is provided and the plurality of radio frequency devices are joined to the ribbon of labels . the ribbon of labels is then folded so as to form at least one folded portion . the folded ribbon is subjected to sufficient heat and pressure to set the at least one folded portion . the ribbon of labels is subdivided into individual folded labels . the present invention also relates to a label - making apparatus including a dispenser for a carrier strip having a plurality of radio frequency devices disposed thereon at spaced intervals . a mechanism linearly advances a ribbon of labels , the ribbon of labels containing a woven logo or text . means join the plurality of radio frequency devices with the ribbon of labels . a cutting station subdivides an individual label from the ribbon of labels and plurality of radio frequency devices . a sensor in communication with the linear advance mechanism controls the advance of a length of the ribbon of labels to provide proper spacing between the radio frequency devices , cut - edges and a logo on the label . the sensor can sense the position of the rf device or the logo or text of the ribbon of labels .