V Technical Textiles Inc

What V Technical Textiles Inc does

V Technical Textiles, Inc. (VTT) is a privately held, U.S.-domiciled manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Newark, New York. The company designs and fabricates engineered RF/EMI shielding systems and conductive textile products, serving customers in aerospace, automotive, military and defense, IT forensics, and scientific research. Its product portfolio divides into two lines: Shielding Systems (portable RF shielded enclosures across the 7000, 8000, and 8000T series, Mega Structures exceeding 50 feet, Benchtop units, RF/RFID shielded curtains, pouches and bags, server rack covers, and a 9000 Series Portable Reverberation Chamber using VIRC technology) and Textiles (woven, knitted, non-woven, specialty-coated, and wearable conductive fabrics, along with conductive fasteners, yarns, threads, monofilament wires, and braided tubing).

The underlying technology relies on proprietary multi-layer plating of base textiles (polyamide, polyester, elastane) with silver, copper, nickel, and tin to achieve shielding effectiveness up to 95 dB across the 0.03–18 GHz range. V Technical Textiles operates as the exclusive distributor of Shieldex-branded conductive textiles (manufactured by the German firm Statex Productions + Vertriebs GmbH) across the Americas and Asia, giving it access to what it describes as the world's largest selection of conductive textiles. The company holds ITAR registration and is aligned with CMMC and NIST 800-171, qualifying it for U.S. defense and aerospace supply chains.

The business model is primarily one-time hardware sales of custom and standard enclosures and textile products, supplemented by a usage-based rental program for short-term enclosure needs and embedded professional services (engineering, CAD/3D design, and dedicated project management) for large-scale deployments. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. Go-to-market combines an internal enterprise field sales team, a six-organization regional representative network (ATS, Aztec, EMC Technologists, Epic Tek, Syntek, Testrack) covering the United States, an eCommerce storefront for small-volume textile purchases, and presence at industry events. Named customers include NASA/JPL, Airbus, Audi, SpaceX, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Name

V Technical Textiles Inc

Legal name

V Technical Textiles, Inc.

Website

https://vtechtextiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

V Technical Textiles manufactures RF/EMI shielding enclosures and advanced conductive textiles for aerospace, automotive, military and defense, IT forensics, and research customers, distributing the Shieldex product line exclusively across the Americas and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF/EMI Shielding Systems

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOADAF

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Technical & Industrial Textiles Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMABANAE

Aerospace Thermal Management, Insulation & Fire Protection Materials

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace Materials and Components

Keywords

• RF EMI shielding
• Conductive textiles
• Shielded enclosures
• Faraday cage systems
• Metallized fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmyra

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. RF/EMI Shielding Enclosure Sales: Custom and standard RF shielded enclosures including 7000, 8000, and 8000T series floor models, benchtops, mega structures, and reverberation chambers. Sales to aerospace, automotive, defense, and research customers.
2. Conductive Textile Products: Sale of conductive fabrics, fasteners, yarns, threads, and wires including Shieldex branded materials distributed exclusively across the Americas.
3. Rental Program: Temporary rental of 8000T, 8000, 7000 series enclosures and benchtops for short-term testing or evaluation needs.
4. Engineering & Design Services: Internal engineering and design team supports projects through CAD, 3D design tools, and collaboration with sales and production for custom solutions.
5. Project Management Services: Dedicated project managers coordinate timelines, resources, and communication across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and external partners for large-scale projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

V Technical Textiles designs and manufactures RF/EMI shielding systems including portable enclosures, reverberation chambers, shielded curtains, server rack covers, and pouches, achieving shielding effectiveness up to 95 dB. The company also distributes the Shieldex line of conductive textiles (metallized woven, knitted, and non-woven fabrics, specialty coated fabrics, conductive fasteners, yarns, threads, and wires) exclusively across the Americas and Asia. Products serve aerospace, automotive, defense, IT forensics, and research customers requiring signal integrity, EMC compliance, and lightweight flexible alternatives to traditional hard-sided chambers.

Product overview

V Technical Textiles Inc (VTT) is a manufacturer of engineered RF/EMI shielding systems and advanced conductive textile products. The company operates as a single integrated product portfolio combining two core offerings: Shielding Systems (portable RF shielded enclosures, reverberation chambers, shielded curtains, pouches, and server rack covers) and Textiles (conductive fabrics, fasteners, yarns, threads, and wires). The Shielding Systems product line includes the 7000 Series, 8000 Series, and 8000T Series floor model enclosures, Benchtop enclosures, Mega Structures for large-scale applications, and Reverberation Chambers. The Textiles portfolio comprises the Shieldex branded product line distributed exclusively across the Americas and Asia, featuring Medical Knits, Mesh, Woven, Non-Woven, Specialty Coated, Technical Knits, and Wearable fabrics, along with Conductive Fasteners (Hook & Loop, Zippers) and Conductive Yarns/Threads/Wires (Single Ply, Twisted, TPU, Wrapped, Sewing Threads, Monofilament Wires, Braided Tubing). Products serve aerospace, automotive, military & defense, IT forensics, and scientific research industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RF Shielded Enclosures (7000 Series, 8000 Series, 8000T Series, Mega Structures, Benchtop) Portable and configurable RF/EMI shielding enclosures providing controlled test environments without the footprint, cost, or lead time of permanent chambers; configurable as portable or semi-permanent and available in floor model, benchtop, and Mega Structure sizes for aerospace, automotive, defense, IT forensics, and research customers.
• 9000 Series Portable Reverberation Chamber Portable reverberation chamber using VIRC technology with rotating metallized stirrer delivering 95 dB shielding effectiveness from 0.03 GHz to 18 GHz; supports emissions and immunity testing in a portable format for labs and field use.
• Server Rack Covers Specialized fabric-based Faraday Cage solution for shielding electronic equipment racks from external electromagnetic interference; lightweight and portable for IT security and data center use.
• RF/RFID Shielded Curtains Flexible shielding curtains offering up to 95 dB effectiveness from 30 MHz to 18 GHz, custom fabricated to any size with multiple material options and grounding configurations for facility, lab, and chamber use.
• RF Shielded Pouches and Bags Portable Faraday Cage pouches and bags blocking incoming and outgoing RF signals with shielding effectiveness up to 85 dB from 700 MHz to 5 GHz; made with Shieldex materials for IT forensics, government, and field evidence containment.
• Conductive Fabrics (Medical Knits, Mesh, Woven, Non-Woven, Specialty Coated, Technical Knits, Wearable) Shieldex distributed conductive textile portfolio including Medical Knits (silver-infused antimicrobial fabrics for wound dressings, wearable sensors, compression garments), Mesh (up to 92 dB shielding), Woven (up to 91 dB; plain weave/ripstop), Non-Woven (up to 100 dB), Specialty Coated (with carbon/hot melt/PS/LDPE/PU coatings up to 90 dB), Technical Knits (stretchable conductive knits), and Wearable fabrics (Silverell Cotton Jersey, Silverell Jersey Modal).
• Conductive Fasteners (Hook & Loop, Zippers) Reclosable conductive fasteners providing EMI shielding and grounding continuity: Hook & Loop (16mm to 50mm widths, surface resistance below 1.3 Ω/□) and metalized zipper systems (silver-plated elements, surface resistance below 1 Ω/cm) for shielding closures.
• Conductive Yarns, Threads & Wires Shieldex yarn and thread portfolio: Single Ply silver-plated yarns for weaving/knitting/sewing/embroidery; Twisted yarns (multiple silver-plated polyamide filaments, washable up to 30°C); TPU yarns (TPU-insulated conductive core); Wrapped yarns (elastane/dyed cores covered by Shieldex yarn); Sewing Threads; Monofilament Wires (80-180 micron silver-plated polyamide); and Braided Tubing (expandable EMI/RFI shielding sleeves tested to 18 GHz).
• Conductive Tapes Silver-plated nylon zipper tape and self-adhesive copper tape for shielding and grounding applications; copper tape also provides naturally antimicrobial surface protection.
• RF Shielded Enclosure Rental Program Temporary rental of 8000T Series, 8000 Series, 7000 Series and Benchtop enclosures for short-term testing or evaluation needs; expands customer access without capital purchase.
• Engineering, Design & Project Management Services Internal engineering and design team supports custom projects through CAD, 3D design tools, specialized sewing techniques, precision cutting, and dedicated project management coordinating timelines, resources, and communication across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shielding effectiveness up to 95 dB from 0.03 GHz to 18 GHz
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shieldex (Statex Productions + Vertriebs GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership spanning decades with Shieldex, a third-generation German company headquartered in Bremen, Germany with over 40 years of experience in conductive textiles. V Technical Textiles serves as the exclusive distributor of Shieldex products across the Americas and Asia. Shieldex specializes in multi-layer metallized textiles using advanced plating technologies with silver, copper, nickel, and tin. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and dedicated R&D team drive ongoing innovation in material performance, durability, and functionality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Holland Shielding Systems: Holland Shielding Systems manufactures RF/EMI shielded rooms, Faraday cages, shielded curtains, and conductive textiles for industrial, medical, and defense customers. It competes head-to-head with VTT across portable enclosures, curtains, pouches, and conductive fabric products.
• ARC Technologies: ARC Technologies specializes in RF absorbing materials, magnetically loaded elastomers, and EMI/RFI shielding products for defense and aerospace customers. It is comparable to VTT as a specialty EMI materials supplier serving similar defense, aerospace, and electronics verticals.
• ETS-Lindgren: ETS-Lindgren is a leading global manufacturer of RF shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers, and EMI/EMC test solutions serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and wireless carriers. It is the most direct competitor to VTT's RF Shielded Enclosures and Reverberation Chamber product lines.
• Orbel Corporation: Orbel is a specialty manufacturer of custom EMI/RFI shielding, photo-etched components, and conductive gaskets for defense, aerospace, and telecom customers. It overlaps with VTT on conductive materials and EMI shielding components for similar end markets.
• Schlegel Electronic Materials: Schlegel Electronic Materials manufactures EMI shielding gaskets, conductive fabrics, and I/O backplane shielding for electronics and IT equipment. It is comparable to VTT on conductive textile-based shielding products serving IT/telecom equipment manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Laird Performance Materials (Dupont): Laird (now part of DuPont) is a global leader in EMI shielding materials, conductive gaskets, and thermal management solutions serving automotive, telecom, and industrial customers. It overlaps with VTT on conductive textile materials and shielding components but at much broader scale.
• TDK RF Solutions: TDK RF Solutions (formerly ETS-Lindgren's EMC antenna and probe portfolio, now under TDK) supplies EMC test antennas, probes, and RF shielding accessories. It is an adjacent player on the RF/EMC testing value chain where VTT's enclosures are deployed.
• Rohde & Schwarz (EMC Test): Rohde & Schwarz is a global test and measurement leader offering EMC test equipment, anechoic chambers, and shielding solutions for automotive, wireless, and aerospace customers. It is a much larger incumbent that VTT encounters on the buyer side for integrated EMC testing programs.
• Parker Chomerics: Parker Hannifin's Chomerics division supplies EMI shielding, conductive coatings, gaskets, and thermal interface materials to aerospace, defense, and electronics OEMs. It competes with VTT on conductive textile solutions and is a much larger established player in defense and aerospace shielding.

Others

• Statex Productions (Shieldex): Statex/Shieldex is the German manufacturer whose metallized conductive textiles VTT distributes exclusively in the Americas and Asia. While not a direct competitor, Shieldex's product portfolio directly shapes VTT's offering and competitive positioning, and a realignment of the partnership would reshape the competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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