Everything You Need to Know About a Faraday Pouch & Why You Should Get One

Do you ever feel the need to disconnect from constant notifications and digital distractions? Concerned about your privacy and loss of personal information? Consistent proximity to your cell phone can have an adverse impact on your health. This fact has been highlighted in various studies like this one about disturbed sleep patterns.

The research concluded that mobile phone usage is positively associated with poor sleep quality.On the other hand, incidents of cybercrime are on a steady rise. It is estimated that nearly 33 billion accounts will be breached in 2023 with the cost of these breaches predicted at $ 8 trillion. The number is only going to rise with the cost projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. This is one of the most significant transfer of economic wealth in human history.

What if there was a way to conquer both fronts at once? Well, there is now! 

Introducing Ferronato’s range of Faraday Pouches. Something we believe is a must for everyone who values their health and privacy. 

What is a Faraday cage?

As discussed in a previous blog post about Faraday Bags (link to Faraday Bags blog post), the Faraday Cage is an invention by famed scientist Micheal Faraday. The cage is able to block all types of electromagnetic signals. The Faraday Cage has been around since 1836, but since then it has been adapted to serve several different applications.

There are many types of enclosures that leverage the Faraday Cage, and a Faraday Pouch is just one of them. A Faraday enclosure is made with metallized fabric that lines the pouch. We use our proprietary fabric called ‘MetaFab®’ to keep a wide range of wireless signals such as GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth at bay.

What is a Faraday Pouch?

A Faraday Pouch is essentially a small Faraday cage. A Faraday pouch blocks several electromagnetic frequencies which can be used to steal your data, financial information, and even your car. 

What can a Faraday Pouch Protect?

A Faraday Pouch can be in the form of a mini-purse, a card holder, a key holder, a tablet sleeve, or even double up as a phone sleeve that blocks signals.  The Faraday Pouch can protect any electronic device like your cell phone, tablet, or laptop from remote hacking.

Similarly, it can protect your well-being from radiation emitted by your devices. Isn’t that nifty?

We should mention that it can save you from vehicle theft too as these days keyless entry remotes can also be hacked. Hackers and thieves use something called skimmers to carry out their malicious intentions. Skimmers or RFID tap devices can capture your credit and debit card information in a matter of seconds.

While car thieves can use an electronic tool that fools the car into thinking the key is close, at which point the vehicle can be unlocked, started and driven away.

Are all Faraday Pouches the Same?

No, not all Faraday Pouches are created equal. The level of protection offered by various products can differ significantly. The material used and build quality are the main factors that govern the effectiveness of the pouch in question.

Some types of Faraday Pouches like our phone cases and covers are specifically created to protect your body from the ill effects of EMF or radiation, with your phone still being reachable, in an age where our lives are extensively intertwined with technology. When it comes to something as important as your privacy, we recommend opting for an option that has been tested thoroughly, as our Faraday line and EMF-blocking products have been in our Swiss laboratories. 

How do I know the Faraday Pouch is Working?

One of the simplest ways to figure out if your Faraday Pouch is working is to insert your phone inside and try to connect to its Bluetooth via your wireless headphones. If the connection becomes active, you can assume that the Faraday Pouch is not doing its job! Alternatively, you can try calling your phone from another mobile device or landline.

If the call goes through, the Faraday Pouch in question can be considered ineffective. 

Conclusion 

A Faraday Pouch is a very useful product given its multi-purpose utility. With the rise in cell phone usage, cybercrime, financial data theft, and even car theft, there is an added need to stay vigilant and take extra precautions to safeguard yourself.

A Faraday Pouch offers that extra layer of security so that you can put your mind at ease.

At Ferronato, we create hand-crafted data privacy and health protection goods that look the part and offer incredible functionality at the same time. Click here to explore our range of intuitive Faraday Pouches and Bags that integrate seamlessly into your life.