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If you’ve ever been anywhere near a body of water, you’ve probably seen, or even worn, a life vest. They are practically ubiquitous accessories to summertime fun all over the world. From standing on the deck of a boat to treading water in the deep end of a pool, people rely on life jacket manufacturers […]

Industrial sewing and heat sealing are directly adjacent to and often rely on the hard work of those who specialize in the flexible materials and textile engineering used in the many products produced on Vinyl Technology’s manufacturing floor. The way we know what works across so many applications is not through trial and error, but […]

Discover how anti-g suits are manufactured, what drives their cost, and why precision matters in every stitch, weld, and component.

An air wedge is an inflatable, wedge-shaped bag made of vinyl, ballistic nylon, and other strong, flexible textiles. This air bag wedge lies flat, allowing it to be slipped under heavy objects, between objects that need to be moved apart, and between a moving component and an unmoving surface (like a locked car door as […]

A gravity suit helps pilots handle heavy g-force during sharp turns and sudden flight maneuvers. People often call it a G-suit or anti-G suit. The suits have a major priority: keep blood from pooling in the lower body when acceleration puts pressure on the pilot.  A gravity suit works through pressure. During high-g flight, blood […]

Bladder pressure tanks: How they work, why they matter, & how to choose the right one. Learn about materials, sizing, troubleshooting, & more.

For many years, medical RF welding has been used in the device manufacturing industry for seals to make products like bags for intravenous infusions and for the collection of bodily fluids. As the industry has grown rapidly with the population getting older, the demand for more disposable bags and other PPE has grown by leaps […]

American-made soft goods guide: RF welding, industrial sewing, QC, and traceability tips for buyers sourcing contract manufacturers.

Contract medical soft goods guide: RF welding, industrial sewing, quality systems, tooling, tests, and how Vinyl Tech supports OEMs.

RF welding and RF heat sealing are often used interchangeably when people talk about the kind of industrial sewing we do at Vinyl Technology. Although the result of RF welding often resembles the same airtight and waterproof barrier you get from a traditional heat seal, the technology requires no heat at all. Our RF sealing […]

Explore the history of defense manufacturing in the U.S. and how companies like Vinyl Technology support modern military needs.

Inflatable bladders’ functions are primarily for industrial, medical, and marine industries. Air bladders are used to treat broken limbs and transport patients in the medical field. You might also see them used as seat cushions in aircraft. And when it comes to the water, air bladders are often used as a flotation device with an […]