Fabrics

Fabrics

SHIELDEX® metalized conductive nylon fabrics provide vast flexibility for many different applications. The fabrics are plated throughout with 99% pure silver. The SHIELDEX® Silverell® line of fabrics are a combination of 99% pure silver nylon yarns and non-conductive yarns. Additional coatings such as copper, nickel, and tin can be applied depending on the field of use. The applications for plated fabrics are endless, some examples include RF shielding, medical, electrical, and sensing to name a few. We also offer metalized conductive polyester fabric which are listed below as our LX fabrics.

Woven Fabrics

Woven Fabrics are formed by weaving. These are available in both a basic plain weave (PW) which is strong and durable, and a rip stop weave (RS) that is reinforced to resist tearing. Metals used are Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni) and Tin (Sn) in various combinations. Some applications include but are not limited to EMI/RFI gasket and garments, RF shielding for enclosures, curtains, pouches, I/O panels, and clean room compatibility (CR), Etchtex program, passive static eliminators, antimicrobial purposes, thermal applications and IR reductions.

 Non-Woven Fabrics

Non-woven fabrics are made from long fibers and bonded together. Metals used are Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni) and Tin (Sn) in various combinations. Additional available coatings provide solutions for corrosion protection, enhanced EMI shielding effectiveness, and/or environmental concerns. Adhesives can be added upon request. Some applications include RF shielding wall paper, cable shielding, gaskets, filtration media, heating elements, conductive tape and passive static eliminator.

Medical Fabrics

Medical fabrics are offered in various weights and textures including both knits, and elastic knits with single (SD) or double direction DS) stretch as well as some woven forms. These fabrics are usually silver plated only, with 99% silver (Ag). Medical fabrics are available with an anti-tarnish coating (+B). Silver is a natural antimicrobial treatment that limits the infections from bacteria for human and veterinarian purposes. Applications for our medical fabrics include; island wound dressings, compression wraps, garments and other products made for antimicrobial, allergen, anti-odor, fungicidal, atopic skin disorders, and thermal conductivity. Although most of the medical fabrics are used for silver ionic release there are some that can be used for EMI/RFI applications and theatrical drapery.

Technical Fabrics

Technical fabrics are our conductive silver knitted fabrics with elastic that come in a single direction (SD) or double direction (DS) stretch. While these fabrics can be used in the same applications as our medical fabrics, Technical fabrics are generally used for applications that require a higher conductivity like smart wear. Applications include; sensors (vital signs, stimulation of nerves and muscles, etc.), EMI shielding, and reflection to name a few.

RTF Fabrics

RTF Fabrics (Ready to Fabricate) include some of our woven or non-woven metalized fabrics containing additional coatings including; carbon (C2), hot melt adhesives (HMA), pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) or low density thermoplastics (LDPE). These fabrics are typically used in similar applications as are woven fabrics, as well as wallpaper, tapes, medical electrodes and fingertips for touch screen gloves.

Mesh Fabrics

Mesh fabrics are knitted mesh which are plated with silver (Ag), additional metals can be added for your custom application. Mesh Fabric applications include but are not limited to, RF shielding for windows, medical garments, composite, antimicrobial purposes, resistance heating, and automotive or aerospace applications where a light weight mesh is needed.

Wearable Fabrics

Wearable fabrics are a combination of our silver plated yarn which is knitted or woven with various non-conductive yarns. Our Silverell® line of fabrics are used for anti-microbial, fungicidal, and thermal applications such as garments and other related products. Some of our Silverell® fabrics have the ability to provide personal RF shielding. Our stainless steel fabric (SS) and ESD woven fabrics are used for ESD garments and curtain applications.