12Dec
11Dec
Metalized Textiles Improve Elder Care!
Metalized Textiles Improve Elder Care! As the field of eldercare continues to evolve, technological innovations are playing a crucial role in improving the comfort and well-being of seniors. Metalized Textiles are being integrated into various aspects of elder care. These include: Thermal Comfort-Metalized textiles featuring reflective properties, are invaluable in regulating body temperature. When incorporated into clothing, blankets, or bed linens they help seniors stay comfortably warm in cooler conditions, while reflecting excess heat in warmer weather. Smart Fabrics for...
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 device. The conductivity...
23Aug
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...
26Jul
Metalized Textiles in Medicine-Useful!
Metalized Textiles in Medicine-Useful! In healthcare, technological advancements constantly reshape the industry, enabling more accurate diagnostics and effective treatments. Among these innovations, metalized textiles have emerged as a transformative force, finding versatile applications in various medical settings. Let's look into the many uses of metalized textiles and their impact on the healthcare industry. Metalized textiles offer a novel approach to vital signs collection and storage. With the use of conductive threads and yarns, sensors can be embroidered into garments. This technique...
01Mar
Technical Embroidery-Flexible Conductive “Wires”!
Technical Embroidery-Flexible Conductive "Wires"! I think of embroidery as "decoration" of garments. Logos, names on uniforms, hats, come to mind when I think about embroidery. The final result is intricate, colorful and adds to the appearance of the embroidered item. Technical embroidery is useful as a way to conduct electricity and data in smart textiles. Using threads and yarns that are plated with Silver, the most conductive element, embroidery is about function now! Hospital garments have embroidered electrodes and sensors...
28Feb
TPU Wire-a Conductive Yarn “Wire”!
TPU Wire-a Conductive Yarn "Wire"! TPU "Wire" is a silver metalized yarn with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) coat that acts as an insulator. Silver is the most conductive element, making it logical to use where conductivity is important. TPU is important for insulation purposes in low voltage wire systems. The flexibility of both the yarn and TPU creates a benefit not found in metal wires. Metal wires are not the best conductors to use when the wire is subject to frequent...
24Jan
VTT Hook and Loop now Buy American Act and Berry Amendment Compliant!
VTT Hook and Loop now Buy American Act and Berry Amendment Compliant! VTT is now able to offer Hook and Loop/Velcro® that meets the requirements of the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment! These laws apply to purchases by Federal Government purchases for public use in the United States and for Department of Defense spending respectively. The Berry Amendment is very specific and requires that the product must have of 100% domestic content with NO EXCEPTIONS. On the other...
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. The RF shielding...
31Aug
