20Jan
19Jan
Resistance Heating Warms us!
Resistance Heating Warms us! Winter is here, and resistance heating keeps us warm outside! People stay warm by wearing smart clothes that react to cold. Hunters, ice fisherman, snowmobilers and skiers can stay warm! Socks, gloves, coats, and vests can respond to ease the cold! The secret to keeping warm in lies in conductive textiles. Electric current is passed through the conductive material. The conductive textile converts electrical energy to heat energy! Our car seats, mirrors, steering...
12Jan
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread!
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread! In the early days of smart textiles and smart clothing, wires ruled! Actual wires ran from power source to switch and on to the functional element! Wires developed stress fractures as the textile flexed. These stress fractures resulted in circuit failures. TPU "wire" was developed to correct stress fractures. The "wire" was conductive yarn surrounded by Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU). This allowed flexibility of yarn and the insulation/protection of the TPU. This solution worked well as...
06Jan
Sensors are very Important. What do they do?
Sensors are very Important. What do they do? Sensors are by definition devices that measure a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. Sensors monitor our health- They monitor our vital signs and alert us to problems. They can be used in hospitals or remotely. They detect the electrical systems of the human body. Brain activity, vital signs, and respiration. Sensors/Electrodes are used in Therapy- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) helps in nerve therapy. EMS (Electrical Muscle...
05Jan
Developing a New Product? VTT can Help!
Developing a New Product? VTT can Help! If your product requires metalized textiles, we're here for you! V Technical Textiles, Inc. has access to the largest inventory of metalized textiles. These include conductive fabrics, yarns and threads, and notions. Product design is one of the cornerstones of our growth! Our engineering and product development team can help from start to finish! Developing a New Product? VTT can Help! We have a special relationship with the producer of metalized textiles. We can give...
29Dec
EMC Testing made easy, VTT has an EMC Testing Enclosure for You!
EMC Testing made easy! EMC testing used to be difficult in many ways. The Certified Testing Facilities were few and far between. Testing schedules were full, and the testing was expensive. Unfortunately, all of the above-mentioned conditions are still true. The advent of portable EMC Testing Enclosures eased things. Pre-Compliance testing can now be accomplished in your own facility! Testing can also be done "early and often" during development! This Pre-Compliance testing allows EMC problems to be corrected BEFORE they...
27Dec
RF Shielded Pouches, stop the Hacks!
RF Shielded Pouches, stop the Hacks! RF Shielded pouches have been used to secure data for years. Police, Diplomatic, and Military agencies use them routinely to securely transport electronic devices. The pouches prevent RF access to the devices by creating a "Faraday Cage" around the device. A Faraday Cage is a metal cage that will block an electromagnetic field from entering the boundaries of the cage. These pouches will block entry of WiFi, 5G, and electromagnetic pulses. Wireless devices utilize electromagnetic...
09Dec
Why work with VTT? Experience, Research, Dedication, and Commitment!
Why work with VTT? Experience, Research, Dedication, and Commitment! These are four great reasons to work with V Technical Textiles, Inc. Experience is paramount, VTT has been selling conductive textiles for more than 20 years. The "selling" isn't the important issue, it is the control over the raw materials. Due to our relationship with the manufacturers of these textiles, VTT has several advantages: Control over the raw materials- VTT has a large inventory readily on hand for...
24Nov
Robust Conductive Textiles, ready for Rough Conditions!
Robust Conductive Textiles, ready for rough conditions! Conductive textiles have long been used in excellent RF Shielding applications. The difficulty has always been that these conductive textiles are delicate, thin and tear easily. Seaman Corporation from Wooster, Ohio has continuously manufactured durable high performance coated textiles for decades. These coated textiles are used for roofing solutions, architectural structures, tents and tarps for the military, and Geomembranes. The marriage of Conductive Textiles and a Ruggedized Coating to protect them seemed like...
29Oct
