an article is provided with a web of polymer fibers forming a scrim with openings between the polymer fiber elements . a particulate is distributed in , or on the polymer fiber in a quantity to make the scrim detectable by x - ray detection or magnetic detection . one or more layers are laminated to the scrim . a process for detecting a multi - layered laminated scrim - containing article with magnetic or x - ray detection equipment in a production setting is also provided . with process implementation article loss in a product can be detected thereby reducing precautionary product discard .