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 | 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...
Dec 16, 2015 | IR patches, Military, Patriot Stories
A Rally Cry for Freedom from the King What’s the story behind the popular “Dont Tread on Me”, Navy Jack IR patch? The origin of the “Navy Jack” patch traces back to the days leading up to the American Revolution. The symbolism of the rattlesnake began in 1754...
May 18, 2015 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military
Do you ever question how often friendly fire accidents occur? In any given conflict, statistics show there is up to a 20% casualty rate due to friendly fire. History reminds us of the infamous friendly fire death of Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. The recent Iraq...
