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What is Laminated Fabric Made Of?

Laminated fabric is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of purposes. It’s strong, water-resistant, chemical-resistant, and durable, making it a great choice for many different applications. Laminated Fabric is Bonded Fabric Laminated fabric is made of two or more layers of fabrics that are bonded together with an adhesive. This construction […]

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What is Commercial Sewing and Why is it Important?

Commercial sewing is a process that can be used for a variety of applications. In fact, there are many commercial sewing applications that you may not have even thought of. Here, we will discuss some of the most common uses for commercial sewing. Whether you are looking for fuel bladders, PVC bags, cargo bags, or […]

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What is RF Welding and How Does it Work?

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

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What is ITAR Compliance and Why is it Important for US Military Contractors?

If you are in the manufacturing business, then you need to be familiar with ITAR compliance. ITAR stands for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and it is a set of regulations put in place by the United States government to control the export of military products and defense-related information. If your company manufactures any […]

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What Does It Mean To Be ISO Certified And Why Does It Matter?

What Is An ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer? If you look at the websites of manufacturers, you might see references to a company’s certifications, like ITAR or ISO9001:2015. Not every company has them, and not every company needs them. When you produce best-in-class products for a wide variety of clients, as Vinyl Technology does, you can […]

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How Are Air Bladders Made?

Air bladders are primarily used in industrial, medical, and marine applications. In the medical field, air bladders are used to treat broken limbs and transport patients. You might also see them used as seat cushions in aircraft. For marine applications, they are often used as a flotation device with an inflatable raft or a floating […]

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What is PVC Fabric Welding and How Does it Work?

PVC welding, specifically PVC fabric welding, is a technique that uses heat or RF fields to create welds of various shapes and patterns. PVC is an acronym for polyvinyl chloride, which is a type of vinyl. PVC has been used extensively in many industries for lots of implementations. It is widely used today because of […]

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How is Industrial Sewing Used in the Aerospace Industry?

Industrial sewing is used to manufacture lots of different things for lots of different industries. Just about anywhere you look, you’ll see something that was created by an industrial textile manufacturer like Vinyl Technology. The objects and products featured in this post are pulled from actual aerospace products created by us for one of our […]

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What is an Air Wedge and What is it Used For?

An air wedge is an inflatable, wedge-shaped bag made of vinyl, ballistic nylon, and other strong, flexible textiles. This bag 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). By slowly inflating […]

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What Are the Features of an Industrial Sewing Machine?

For industrial sewing, you need industrial sewing machines. These machines are made to handle heavy-duty tasks and materials.  Many of today’s most popular industrial sewing machines have been around for decades and continue to be reliable workhorses. Industrial sewing machines are industrial-strength and industrial-grade. They can handle heavy fabrics, multiple layers of fabric, and thick […]

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