30Nov
26Oct
Personal/Home Shielding reduces EMI Exposure!
Personal/Home Shielding reduces EMI Exposure! In today's wireless world, we endure constant exposure to RF waves. Though there is no absolute proof of health risks due to RF wave exposure, there is certainly concern regarding exposure. EHS (Electromagnetic HyperSensitivity), the name given to EMI sensitivity, involves nervous system symptoms. Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, stress, sleep disturbances, and skin irritation among many others. Many sufferers of EHS claim that their symptoms decline when they shield themselves from RF/EMI exposure. Personal Shielding...
25Oct
Cotton and Silver Together make Great Clothing!
Cotton and Silver Together make Great Clothing! We all know cotton is a natural fabric, planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Cotton is very versatile; it can be woven in a variety of thicknesses to change its feel. It is incredibly strong, which helps your clothing last longer. Incredibly, cotton gets stronger when it is wet, allowing washing, losing dirt without losing its shape! Cotton is non-allergenic, making it terrific for those with sensitive...
12Oct
Metalized Textiles-What are their Uses?
Metalized Textiles-What are their Uses? Metalized textiles were first used in various Shielding Applications. I can remember when an automobile FM radio mainly played static! Metalized textiles played a major role in protecting the radio from RFI from the other electronic components in the vehicle. The antenna brought in shielded clean signals to the RF shielded radio which were sent out to the speakers, allowing the music to be heard as it was meant to be heard. ...
14Sep
Shieldex and VTT- “Family Businesses”!
Shieldex and VTT-"Family Businesses"! I was able to interview Robert Erichsen, the CEO of Shieldex recently during his first visit with us in three years. Shieldex is VTT's European partner, providing us with conductive metalized textiles, that VTT markets and uses in our fabricated products. The close relationship between Shieldex and V Technical Textiles, Inc. spans many years and is rooted in family and business ties. Robert Erichsen, CEO of Shieldex Randy: It's been a few...
13Sep
Lubricate Thread-Eliminate Breaks and Snarling!
Lubricate Thread-Eliminate Breaks and Snarling! Sewing thread is subject to heat buildup, snarling, static and snagging. These problems are caused by coarse thread causing friction with the needle. This friction can result in temperatures as high as 350°C/662°F, resulting in the thread melting and breaking. The final insult to the thread is its trip through the needle's eye and the fabric, which can also cause filament damage. Lubrication is important in the reduction of heat in many situations, automobiles, surface...
07Sep
VTT-Experience, Expertise, Excellence and Service!
VTT-Experience, Expertise, Excellence and Service! VTT has been in the conductive metalized textiles supply business for sixteen years. We have a lot of experience, but VTT doesn't just settle for that. We strive for excellence, creating new products using these textiles and are constantly looking for ways to improve on them. Our teams, from Research and Development, Design, Sales and Manufacturing are experts in their fields. Most of our manufactured products are custom designed and manufactured to...
06Sep
Rugged Conditions Require Ruggedized Textiles!
Rugged Conditions Require Ruggedized Textiles! RF Shielded Enclosures are usually located indoors, protecting them from the elements. The thin conductive textiles used to manufacture enclosures can't stand up well unprotected in extreme conditions. Wind, rain, and ocean spray can damage or destroy the enclosures very quickly. The military and law enforcement often need command centers for their activities to be portable and able to stand up to tough conditions. Lives are at stake in these harsh environments as well as...
31Aug
Conductive Textiles-What are their uses?
Conductive Textiles-What are their uses? Conductive Textiles are often used in "technical applications". VTT markets conductive textiles, meaning an electrical current can pass through them. That current can be a "message", "data", or part of a circuit. Metals are great electrical conductors. The most conductive metal is Silver, followed by Copper and Gold. Gold is rarely used in conductive textiles due to its cost. VTT's conductive textiles are primarily plated or coated with Silver, Copper, Nickel, and...
30Aug
