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The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a whole new word into the vocabulary of people all over the world: personal protection equipment (PPE). While this is not a new concept to the millions of people working in healthcare, the rest of us became aware of what PPE is and what it can be used for. You’re […]

Commercial sewing services are 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 “commercial sewing near me,” fuel bladders, […]

Laminated fabric is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of purposes. Learning about fabric lamination is a crucial process for soft goods manufacturing. It’s strong, water-resistant, chemical-resistant, and durable, making it a great choice for many different applications. Vinyl Technology is a leader in custom American-made, Berry-compliant soft goods with materials […]

Industrial sewing is used to manufacture a vast number of products and solutions across countless industries. Just about anywhere you look, you’ll see something that was created by an industrial textile manufacturer like Vinyl Technology. The products featured here are pulled from actual industrial sewing in aerospace products.  They have been created by Vinyl Technology […]

Ellesmere Port, UK; Washington, DC; and New York, NY – Capitol Meridian Partners (“Capitol Meridian”) and Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”) today announced the completion of their carve-out acquisition of Beaufort, the aerospace and defense survival equipment division of Survitec. Industry veteran Raanan Horowitz has been named Board Chair and Dom Cartwright will continue as CEO. […]

Medical professionals knew this long before the COVID-19 pandemic, but hospital isolation rooms save lives every single day. This was true before COVID, and it will be true after it, too. It’s for the safety of healthcare professionals that hospital isolation rooms are in use all across the world, and also for the safety of […]

Heat sealing and welding are often used interchangeably when people talk about industrial sewing. Although there are multiple methods of joining fabrics like vinyl together, the end result of vinyl welding is the same: a waterproof and airtight hermetic seal. How Does RF Vinyl Welding Work? Though it’s been around since at least the 1970s, […]

X-ray positioning cushions aid accurate imaging. Learn about materials, design, radiolucency, comfort, and safety standards for medical-grade cushions.

Radio frequency welding, also known as dielectric welding, is a plastic welding process that utilizes high-frequency electric fields for sealing plastics together. This process allows manufacturers to join thermoplastic materials together and is especially useful for welding lap joints or seals on plastic sheets or plastic parts. This process is so effective that it’s become […]

Learn how Poka Yoke prevents errors, improves quality, and reduces waste in manufacturing. See how Vinyl Technology applies it to drive efficiency.

Discover the ins and outs of bladder water tanks – from materials and manufacturing to applications and future trends.

Table of Contents Introduction Submarine Escape Valve Components Materials and Construction of Submarine Escape Valves Design and Engineering of Submarine Escape Valves Testing and Certification of Submarine Escape Valves Safety and Reliability Manufacturing Challenges and Innovations Conclusion Submarine escape valves are specialized components designed to protect lives in some of the most dangerous environments on […]