16Jan
04Dec
Industrial Metalized Textile Applications!
Industrial Metalized Textile Applications! Metalized textiles have become indispensable across industries, showcasing a myriad of applications driven by their unique properties. In the realm of thermal management, these textiles shine as thermal insulators. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction benefit from the metal coating's reflective properties, minimizing heat transfer for precise temperature control. In the area of heating solutions, metalized textiles serve as heating components. From heated clothing to heated seats, steering wheels, and heated mirrors, these textiles are...
10Oct
Enhancing Security with Wearable Alarm Systems!
Enhancing Security with Wearable Alarm Systems! Wearable alarm systems are becoming more and more popular, playing roles in personal and professional security. Many of these alarm systems rely heavily on conductive textiles, transforming ordinary clothing and accessories into dynamic tools that keep people and property safe. Conductive textiles are the heart of wearable alarm systems, woven into garments specifically to fit the needs of the user. They can also be worn as a necklace or wrist call...
13Sep
Metalized Textiles in Smart Military Uniforms!
Metalized Textiles in Smart Military Uniforms! Metalized textiles, also known as conductive textiles have emerged as a key component in the development of advanced "smart uniforms." These innovative fabrics, created by depositing a thin layer of metal onto a textile substrate, offer a multitude of applications that enhance soldier performance and safety. Metalized Textiles in Smart Military Uniforms! These amazing textiles provide crucial electromagnetic shielding, protecting soldiers from potentially harmful radiation. Also, incorporating these fabrics...
18Jul
Flame Retardant Conductive Fabrics-Coming Soon!
Flame Retardant Conductive Fabrics-Coming soon! Many of our customers come to us looking for flame retardant metalized Fabrics. Fire requires three things: Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen. Electronic devices are frequently a cause of fires, as they often supply all three requirements for fire. Applying a flame retardant coating to these devices may reduce the chance of a fire. This item has been on the "wish list" in many fields, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and medical. Metalized fabrics are lightweight, thin...
14Dec
Privacy and Protection-RFI/EMI Home Shielding!
Privacy and Protection-RFI/EMI Home Shielding! RF Shielding offers protection from RF/EMI exposure. We live in a wireless environment, using RF to send and receive messages, communicate via cell phone, and make financial transactions. Though the long-term health effects of exposure to RF/EMI radiation haven't been exactly defined, there is true concern that they exist. Electromagnetic HyperSensitivity (EHS) is a self-reported condition that hasn't been proven by science. It consists of nervous system symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sleep disturbances, skin symptoms...
11Oct
Face Masks-Keep them Handy!
Face Masks-Keep them Handy! Well into the third year of the pandemic, we're all ready to put our face masks away for a while! This pandemic really caught us by surprise and changed the traditional design of face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that cloth masks aren't as effective against coronavirus as surgical masks and respirators. The difference is in the filtration capability. Loosely woven cloth provides the least protection, layered finely woven masks are better. ...
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...
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...
01Sep
