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...
Feb 18, 2016 | Military, Police
Hard to believe 10 years has passed! In 2006, we began as Infrared Tools and like other businesses … we saw a problem and came up with the solution. The problem? Soldiers were dying from friendly fire. The US military and its’ allies need to see each...
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...
