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Reliable mil-spec gear comes down to industrial sewing and RF welding. Learn how thread choice, stitch type, and welded seams keep gear field-ready.

Industrial heat sealing joins two pieces of heat-sealable material with a bond that can hold out air and water. People also call it heat welding. The process uses heat and pressure to connect compatible fabrics, films, or coated materials into one sealed seam. For Vinyl Technology, a heat seal often involves PVC, vinyl fabric, or […]

RF welded soft goods built to aerospace specs. Vinyl Technology manufactures custom bladders, covers & assemblies to order. Get in touch today.

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 […]

The ingredients needed to create vinyl laminated fabrics are not complicated: you start with a piece of regular fabric, like nylon, for example, and then place a layer of film over it. While the specific process of fabric laminating is different for every implementation and one method might not be used for every variety, the […]

It’s hard to believe that we have been venturing into space since the 1950s, and yet, over seventy years later, we still have not sent humans beyond the moon. And while national commitments to space travel might wax and wane, private enterprise has taken the lead in the human exploration of space. From reusable rockets […]

You have probably seen the phrase “hermetically sealed” on packaging, lab equipment, medical products, or in a sci-fi scene where somebody is very serious about a door staying shut. The phrase sounds a little dramatic. In manufacturing, hermetically sealed has a very practical meaning. A hermetic seal creates an airtight and watertight barrier. Air, vapor, […]

Learn about what it means to be Berry Amendment-Compliant, and what products Vinyl Technology American custom manufactures to follow.

What is a hazmat suit used for? Most importantly, to keep the person wearing it alive. The person should be in the same condition both before and after wearing. Anything less than that is simply unacceptable. Hazmat biohazard suit uses can vary in terms of what the suit protects you from, but the core functionality […]

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

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 […]

Fuel bladder v hard tank – this is a common topic vehicle engineers have debated for years when deciding how to store the fuel supply of their designs. Bladder fuel tanks are created with industrial sewing technology and are key to smooth operations for many applications. It’s not just your car or lawnmower that needs […]