Mar 7, 2024 | Active Friend or Foe Beacons, Infrared Technology, IR flag patch, IR reflective film, Passive, Photo-luminescent film, Targets, Thermal Film, Thermal Targets
IR.Tools specializes in infrared (IR) identification and training products for the Military, Law Enforcement, and Sportsmen communities. With our primary mission to mitigate life-altering injuries specifically with friend or foe patches and markers; we always have our...
Jul 27, 2023 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military
Since the founding of the company in 2006, the #1 best seller for IR.Tools are the US flag patches. We build over 25+ versions of US Flag patches with various combinations of IR reflective patches, Photoluminescent patches, and thermal film patches. Since we ship...
Jun 28, 2023 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military, Police
Friendly fire is not friendly. The mayhem caused by impaired visibility due to darkness, torrential rains, wicked sandstorms, fires, heavy smoke, etc.. all lead to a potential high-risk friendly fire tragedy. When wartime battles are reported, seldom does the report...
Jun 3, 2020 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film
On what was the last leg of the operation, darkness had fallen. We were exhausted from the long, hot, grueling day. The enemy was just beyond the ridge. One final push and we could call home. I lowered my NVG to locate my unit for the final assault. I could not...
Mar 31, 2020 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, Thermal Film
Deciphering Your Friend or Foe IR Patches This video breaks down your infrared options so you make the correct choice for a safe and successful operation. Don’t short change yourself. Learning the differences could save a life. Friend or Foe IR patches: IR...
Aug 26, 2019 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Photo-luminescent film, Thermal Film, Understanding IR Technology
Currently, there is a crowded batch of terms used to describe friend or foe (IFF) protection: IR, infrared, subdued IR, reflective, retro-reflective, glow tape, glint tape, near-infrared (NIR), far infrared (FLIR), glow in the dark, and more. “What is the...