EMC / EMI Solutions
Textile solutions for EMC and EMI requirements
Electronic systems are becoming ever more powerful and compact. As a result, the demands on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are increasing: devices must operate reliably, be tested without interference, and comply with regulatory requirements such as VCCI conformity.
Shieldex supports developers, test laboratories and industrial users with textile solutions for electromagnetic shielding – for testing, development, mobile applications and series-ready integration.
Why EMC shielding matters – its impact on functionality and the protection of sensitive systems
During development and testing, challenges often arise that affect measurements, functionality and certification – especially in high-frequency and automotive applications.
Typical challenges
- Interference signals distort measurement results
- Test setups are not reproducible
- Devices fail pre-compliance tests or certifications (such as VCCI)
- Sensitive assemblies require shielding for EMC measurements
- Mobile or sensitive electronics need to be protected
Electromagnetic shielding helps to control interference – temporarily during measurements or permanently in operational environments.
Textile shielding technology from Shieldex
Our conductive textiles are based on metallized polyamide structures. They block or attenuate electromagnetic fields and enable solutions where conventional metal housings or rigid systems are too heavy, inflexible or impractical.
Applications of textile shielding solutions
Shielding tents & textile test environments
Shieldex EMC tents offer a flexible way to create reproducible measurement conditions — without the need for a fully isolated permanent EMC chamber.
Advantages:
- ideal for pre-compliance measurements & development phases
- modular, portable & scalable
- suitable for HF tests, interference & comparison measurements
- cost-efficient entry into controlled EMC environments
Faraday & shielding bags
For mobile devices, prototypes and test equipment, Faraday bags provide reliable physical RF shielding.
Use cases:
- Automotive keyless protection
- Product development & internal testing
- Forensics & authorities
- Prototype & data security
Shielding curtains & textile zoning
For open laboratory layouts or production areas, shielding curtains enable the creation of separate EMC zones — temporary or permanent.
Benefits:
- flexible zoning of sensitive measurement areas
- expandable or removable depending on requirements
- ideal for research institutions & test fields
Textile materials for custom development
For OEMs, research & technical applications — Shieldex conductive fabrics & yarns serve as a foundation for individual shielding or functional textile solutions.
Examples:
- integration into prototypes & series products
- industrial sensing & technical textiles
- custom shielding constructions
Noise countermeasure – shielding prevents problems before they arise
Disturbances rarely appear dramatic. Often it's subtle deviations: a reading peaks only at certain frequencies, a sensor behaves differently in field tests compared to the lab, communication drops sporadically. This is where "noise countermeasure" begins – not as a late emergency fix, but as a preventive measure against unwanted emissions.
The approach: avoid noise instead of measuring it
Textile shielding makes it possible to prevent disturbances early in the design process. Devices remain mobile, prototypes stay accessible, and test setups can be adjusted within seconds – without opening housings. Instead of compensating afterwards, a controlled environment is created in which signals can be read as clean as they truly are.
Who benefits from our solutions
- EMC and electronics developers
- Test laboratories & certification bodies
- Universities & research institutions
- Automotive development departments
- OEM engineering teams
- Authorities & security-relevant organisations
Why Shieldex
- Over 40 years of experience in conductive textiles
- Solutions from prototyping to series production
- Scalable systems for development, testing and operation
- Customisable geometries, materials and dimensions
Textile shielding as part of an EMC strategy
In many projects, EMC optimisation begins with design elements such as layout adaptation, grounding concepts or filter components. Textile shielding complements these measures when:
- test setups must operate without interference
- high-frequency signals need attenuation
- assemblies must be isolated during measurements
- flexible, mobile or temporary solutions are required
The benefit: textile shielding is used where rigid structures are not feasible or economical.
Your local partner
Statex Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH
Kleiner Ort 9–11
28357 Bremen, Germany
Next steps
If you are working on a project in EMC testing, shielding or mobile protection solutions, we support you with selection, concept and implementation.
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