Fabric with embedded information beacon

A wearable locator system, comprising:

• a washable information beacon including a microprocessor, a rechargeable battery, a wireless power supply, a GPS circuit, a wireless transceiver, and a memory, wherein the washable information beacon is housed in a protective shell that allows for complete watertight encapsulation and thermal insulation thereby protecting the washable information beacon during wear, washing, high-heat drying, and high-heat ironing without impairing a transmission of electromagnetic waves between the washable information beacon and an external reader, wherein the protective shell is formed from a low pressure molding process;
• a fabric material having the washable information beacon semi-permanently affixed thereto;
• and
• wherein the washable information beacon further includes an electromagnet, wherein the wearable locator system further comprises a ferromagnetic backing panel, and wherein the electromagnet is remotely operable such that when activated, the washable information beacon is attached to the backing panel with a second fabric material interposed between the washable information beacon and the backing panel and when deactivated, the washable information beacon is released from the backing panel.