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Conductive Textiles in Healthcare-Medical Advancements!

Metalized Textiles in Healthcare-Versatile!

Metalized Textiles in Healthcare-Versatile!  Among the many advancements that are constantly occurring in the  medical field, Conductive Metalized Textiles have emerged as versatile and indispensable assets.  These textiles, infused or coated with metallic elements, have found many uses in healthcare beyond their well-known shielding properties.  Let's look into some of the most common uses of metalized textiles in the medical arena.  Radiation protection is a must when medical professionals go into radiology departments.  Metalized textile aprons and vests offer a...
Metalized Textiles in Smart Military Uniforms!

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 into uniforms and equipment reduces electromagnetic...
Conductive Textile's role in Automotive Innovatiion!

Conductive Textile’s role in Automotive Innovation!

Conductive Textile's role in Automotive Innovation!  Automobiles are becoming increasingly dependent on electronic devices.  Where you find electronic devices, you will often find conductive textiles.  The initial role for conductive textiles in automobiles was shielding the radio from RFI, allowing the radios to play music clearly.  Amazingly, one of the primary applications in the automotive industry is still electromagnetic interference (EMI) and Radio-frequency interference (RFI) shielding.  Due to ever the ever-increasing number of electronic components in vehicles, ensuring smooth operation...
Quality Control and Testing-VTT Cares!

Quality Control and Testing-VTT Cares!

Quality Control and Testing-VTT Cares!  When VTT receives a shipment of conductive textiles from a supplier, we sample it and test it before accepting it.  Testing includes electrical conductivity and resistance, along with visual evaluation.  Other tests may include Weight, Thickness, Hole Count, and Yarn Count.  Our RF Shielded Enclosures are tested to assure that their Shielding Effectiveness (SE) lives up to the specifications that we promise.  The same rigid Quality Control standards apply to all the products we manufacture...
Conductive Yarns and Threads-Limitless Possibilities!

Highly Conductive Yarns-Revolutionizing Smart Clothing!

Highly Conductive Yarns-Revolutionizing Smart Clothing!  Smart clothing represents the fusion of fashion and functionality.  This trend is going forward using the development of highly conductive yarns and threads.  Threads and yarns that include conductive metals are redefining how we can interact with our clothing.  Metal wires were too subject to stress failures, not to mention that they were not comfortable in clothing.  The marriage of technology and comfort of conductive textiles elevate the wearability of smart clothing.  Sensors can be...
Conductive Velcro-Static Management and Switches!

Conductive Velcro-Static Management and Switches!

Conductive Velcro-Static Management and Switches!   When it comes to how we manage static electricity and create reliable switches, conductive Velcro is a true gem!  Conductive Velcro is a specialized form of traditional hook and loop and has conductive properties that make it a game-changer in several industries.  We'll lead off with its two remarkable applications:  static management and switches. Static Management Static electricity may seem harmless, but in sensitive environments like electronic manufacturing and cleanrooms, it can wreak havoc.  Enter conductive Velcro,...
RF Shielded Enclosures-Choose your Series!

RF Shielded Enclosures-Choose your Series!

RF Shielded Enclosures-Choose your Series!  Companies need RF Shielded Enclosures to check their electronic products for RFI and EMI emissions.  They also need to test their device for susceptibility to emissions, and immunity to various electromagnetic "phenomena".  RF Shielded Enclosures can provide the ideal electromagnetic environment for all of these tests.  The testing requirements vary depending on the type of device being tested.  V Technical Textiles provides four different Floor series of RF Shielded Enclosures. The enclosures series differ depending...
Advancing Aerospace Shielding using Conductive Textiles!

Advancing Aerospace Shielding using Conductive Textiles!

Advancing Aerospace Shielding using Conductive Textiles! The aerospace industry requires reliable Shielding Solutions to protect electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD).  Conductive metalized textiles have emerged as a very promising option for Aerospace shielding.   Conductive textiles have revolutionized aerospace shielding by providing effective EMI shielding and ESD protection.  These textiles are specifically designed to prevent the penetration of electromagnetic waves, safeguarding critical onboard electronics and communications systems.  By effectively blocking unwanted electromagnetic radiation, these textiles ensure interference-free performance crucial...
VTT Helps during "Testing Times"!

VTT Helps during “Testing Times”!

VTT Helps during "Testing Times"!  We all go through "Testing Times" in our lives.  In the electronic business, we think of product development as a very important "testing time".  New electronic devices must undergo and pass Final Compliance Testing prior to marketing.  VTT believes that the most important testing is Pre-Compliance EMC Testing.  Performing EMC testing early and often during development allows you the luxury of building EMC into your device during a step-by-step development process.  Correcting EMC issues during...
Advancing Aerospace Shielding using Conductive Textiles!

RF Shielding-Valuable in Electronics!

RF Shielding-Valuable in Electronics!  We all know that all electronic devices must pass EMC compliance testing prior to marketing.  Without RF Shielding, EMC would be impossible to achieve!  Shielding protects electronic devices from RFI and EMI emissions that would make optimal performance impossible.  Shielding is valuable in several ways, firstly, by blocking emissions that will adversely affect the operation of nearby devices, increasing the overall operation of the component.  Secondly, shielding materials block emissions from other nearby devices that will...