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…
Does Your Custom Case Need Foam for Protection?
At Fieldtex, we manufacture many different styles of carrying cases, like crossbody courier bags and create custom inserts for hard cases. When developing a case to protect specialized equipment or medical devices, we use only…
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…
Biocompatible Fabrics in Healthcare
Biocompatible materials are materials that are compatible “with living tissue or a living system by not being toxic, injurious, or physiologically reactive and not causing immunological rejection” (Source). Simply put, these fabrics should be able…
Berry Compliant Manufacturing: American-Made Bags & Cases for DoD Contracts
Built for Compliance. Proven by Experience. For over 50 years, Fieldtex has been manufacturing soft-sided textile products from our factory in Rochester, New York. With 186 employees and a dedicated focus on American-made excellence, we’ve…