Feb 16, 2017 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military, Passive
Has it happened to you? The “wow” experience of a IR laser cut patch? You need IFF protection, but the drab issued patches you are wearing are boring. Do you want a patch with some pizazz to represent you with some style? What are waiting for? You can have...
Feb 3, 2017 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military, Thermal Film, Understanding IR Technology
IR reflective and Thermal films? What are they and why does it matter to you? For sure each film will ID you to protect against friendly accidents. But grasping how they ID is important to assure a safe, successful, operation. Each film is invisible infrared...
Jan 20, 2017 | IR patches, IR reflective film, Military
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 | Photo-luminescent film, Police
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 | Military, Passive, Police, Thermal Film, Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID
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, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military, Police
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 | IR reflective film, Military, Photo-luminescent film, Police, Thermal Film, Understanding IR Technology
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 also from each...
Jul 14, 2016 | Military, Police
New DOR Program to help Distributors Secure Bids I have long been aware of the problem our distributors face pursuing and initiating a sale, only to lose the business when the item goes out to bid. Unfortunately, not sure how I could help, I did nothing. Then I...
Jul 5, 2016 | Infrared Technology, Military, Passive, Understanding IR Technology
While IR.Tools specializes in building primarily PASSIVE no-power infrared identification patches, we do not ignore the demand for ACTIVE-powered IR markers. Both technologies are similiar because they safeguard you from friendly fire. However, there are several...
