A wearable locator system includes a washable information beacon, which includes a microprocessor, a rechargeable battery, a wireless power supply, a GPS circuit, a wireless transceiver, and a memory. 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. The protective shell is formed from a low pressure molding process. The wearable locator system further includes a fabric material having the washable information beacon semi-permanently affixed thereto.