Jul 12, 2017 | IR flag patch, Police, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
Are you in danger of friendly fire? Is your IFF protection reliable? Your options for IFF infrared combat ID are plentiful on the internet. But be careful, not all IR patches are reliable. Many are not built to withstand the rigors of your deployment. Before you...
Jun 15, 2017 | IR flag patch, Police, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
Seen or hidden? Do you want to be seen or hidden? How you answer this question will determine the choice of your IR reflective patch. IR Reflective film is the foundation for 2 IFF patches worn for protection against friendly injuries. The film is made up of over...
Mar 20, 2017 | IR flag patch, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
What is this line on my IR patch? To put it simply… the thin line on your IR reflective patch is a seam on the raw material that repeats itself about every 18″. It is the result of a unique tool we use to make your IR patch with one layer but...
Feb 16, 2017 | IR flag patch, Passive, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
Has it happened to you? The “wow” experience of a IR laser cut patch? You need protection, but the drab patches you wear… well, are boring. Want a patch with some pizazz to represent you on the job? A patch that makes you feel protected and proud,...
Feb 3, 2017 | Thermal Film, IR flag patch, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
IR and Thermal films? What you want to know and need to learn. Each film will protect you, but grasping the differences assures your safety for the job at hand. IR and Thermal films are part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Near, Mid and Far Infrared. These infrared...
Jan 20, 2017 | Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
Recently IR.Tools™ made a batch of JTAC IR reflective patches. As I was watching the laser cut them, I found myself asking, ” who is the soldier who wears a JTAC patch (Joint Attack Air Control) and what do they do?” “Cleared Hot” giving the...
Oct 20, 2016 | Police, Photo-luminescent film
3 Reasons Why Photo-luminescent Patches are Best for Your OperationDo you find working in the dark difficult because you can’t identify others working with you?Consider a “glow in the dark” photo-luminescent patch. First, you can easily charge your...
Oct 20, 2016 | Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Police, Vehicle ID, Passive, Military
Thermal film has advantages in the day and night The reliability of thermal film in the day or night and all weather conditions is slowly gaining momentum as the “go to” choice for IFF protection and Search and Rescue operations. Thermal films are...
Oct 20, 2016 | IR flag patch, Police, Military, IR reflective film, IR patches
IR Reflective film has been reliable for IFF protection since WWII IR (infrared) retro-reflective film is probably the most popular and well known identification film used in military and law enforcement operations today. Since its inception in WWII, IR...
Oct 10, 2016 | Thermal Film, Police, Military, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film
Darkness Increases the Dangers for Soldiers and Police Working in the dark is no easy task. Even more so, working in the dark for our military and law enforcement is very dangerous. Risk not only looms from enemies and criminals but from each...