How do Moisture Wicking Fabrics work?
When “moisture wicking fabrics” are discussed, they are most often associated with athletic apparel wicking away sweat to keep the body cool and dry during a work out. There is no argument against the fact…
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Choosing a Contract Manufacturing Partner
Deciding to outsource manufacturing can be a difficult task for any business owner. You may not realize, but there are over 6,500 contract manufacturers in the USA willing to mass ship products (and China, the…
Tarp Material: Durable and Versatile
Tarp, short for tarpaulin, is a durable fabric ideal for protecting yourself or an object from the elements. Most tarp is waterproof or water-resistant, making it ideal for impromptu tents or bags. Types of tarp…
Incorporating Biosensors into Medical Garments
We have previously discussed the Types of Biosensors that are Used in Wearable Devices and what information they are able to detect in the wearer. However, exactly what biological stimuli allow these sensors to record and analyze this…
Conductive Thread
Conductive thread is a type of thread that performs as a normal thread, but can be used to connect electronic components in a garment without the use of stiff circuitry or integrating wires. For the…
What are Medical Grade Textiles?
The use of textiles and fabrics is becoming increasingly prevalent in the development of wearable medical garments, wearable organ holsters, and even being utilized as flexible mesh for medical implants. During the development and prototyping…
A Brief History of Military Backpacks and Rucksacks
Origins of Military Backpacks The use of backpacks has been around long before Americans coined the term “backpack” in the early 1900s. Researchers have found evidence of backpacks being used as far back as 3300…
Types of Sensors Used in Wearable Devices
For most, the first object that pops into your head after hearing the term “wearable” is likely some sort of fitness-associated wrist wear. The wrist is an ideal place for a tracker such as a…
Should your Carrying Case have a Foam Insert?
At Fieldtex, we manufacture many different styles of carrying cases and create custom inserts for hard cases. When developing a case to protect specialized equipment or medical devices, we use only industrial grade fabrics for…
Introduction to Smart Textiles
The fabric we wear has remained generally the same for thousands of years, serving us just a single purpose: coverage and protection from the elements. But all of that is about to change. Recent breakthroughs…