The 'chemical barcode' consists of a group of chemicals that can be integrated into the composition of any material. When the material is illuminated under light of a particular frequency, a unique emission spectrum is detected by a hand-held reader. That is, an individual pattern invisible to the naked eye can be assigned to a product to identify it as authentic.
Not sure how effective this attempt will be to take on the counterfeiting industry but it could make for some interesting textile experiments next time you're clubbing.
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