Here’s some common questions we get which can be helpful.

What is a Faraday Bag

Disklabs faraday bags have been designed to prevent connectivity to the digital devices they shield. Our faraday bags are often in the shape of a bag or pouch, to protect your equipment, credit card or security pass.

What are faraday bags used for

Disklabs faraday bags prevent remote digital hacking, tracking and attacking occurring to your digital devices, electronic equipment, credit cards and security passes.

Why might I need a faraday bag

• Digital forensic investigations
• Personal security and privacy
• Covert government and military operations
• Secure facilities digital device compliance and management
• Prevent relay theft of vehicles
• Protection during travel

Who buys Disklabs faraday bags

Foreign and domestic royalty, presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, members of parliament, military including high ranking military officers and special forces, police, government agencies and intelligence services.

Faraday bags have also become mainstream with global corporates like Rolls Royce, Airbus, Zurich, Kia, BMW, high net worth individuals and security conscious individuals

What size bag do I need?

Disklabs faraday bags come in a range of sizes, please see our catalogue for further sizing information or contact us faraday@disklabs.com

Where can I buy a Disklabs faraday bag

• If you are after one or two or our bags, we can be found on Amazon.
• If you are looking for larger quantities or expect to make regular purchases, the we have a global distribution network that will service your country. Please see our distribution page here.
• You are welcome to contact Disklabs on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss your requirements. Disklabs works directly with UK and overseas government and large corporate organisations.

NATO, United Nations, UK and Overseas military and government procurement.

Please see information below to assist in the direct purchase of our faraday range. Please contact us on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss.

What signals do Disklabs faraday bags block

Disklabs faraday bags block the following signals: –

• 125kHz – Contactless Card / RFID
• 134.2kHz – Contactless Card / RFID
• 13.56MHz – Contactless Card / RFID
• 150MHz – VHF Portable Comms
• 390MHz – TETRA Comms (Emergency / MOD radios)
• 450MHz – UHF Portable Comms
• 850MHz – UTMS (new ESN emergency comms network)
• 940MHz – Mobile Phones – First Generation particularly USA
• 1.4GHz – Mobile Phones – Second / Third Generation
• 1.8GHz – Mobile Phones – Third Generation
• 2.1GHz – Mobile Phones – Fourth / Fifth Generation
• 2.3GHz – Mobile Phones – Fourth / Fifth Generation
• 2.4GHz – WiFI (Commonly known as 2GHz WiFi)
• 2.6GHz – 4G Mobile Data
• 3.4GHz – 5G Mobile Data
• 5GHz – WiFi (Commonly known as 5GHz WiFi)
• 11GHz – Radar
• 34GHz – Military Radar

What tests have you carried out

RF Shielding Effectiveness test have been undertaken by AQL EMC Ltd who are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 0018. AQL are widely acknowledged as specialists in the domain of EMC testing and have completed multiple RF Attenuation projects, both qualification testing and in support of research projects for numerous government departments, MOD and global corporations.

AQL tests were performed on Disklabs faraday bags as finished articles as against tests that have been performed on faraday material only. This method of testing on completed faraday bags provided a “real world” performance indication of RF Shielding Effectiveness.

What Accreditations do Disklabs Faraday bags hold

• Secure by Design – UK Police Approved
• ISO9001:2015 Quality Assurance

What warranty do I get

Disklabs faraday bags come with a 1 year warranty* You can register here.

Do you offer a trade-in scheme

Yes, please contact us on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss.

Can I have Disklabs faraday bags branding with my logo or details

Yes, on volume orders, we are happy to produce your own branding, please contact us on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss.

Are Disklabs faraday bags waterproof

• Disklabs standard range is water resistant
• Disklabs welded range are waterproof

Do we offer discount

Yes – on volume orders, please contact us on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss

What if I want an executive bag

Disklabs will produce leather executive bags for volume orders, please contact us on faraday@disklabs.com to discuss

Government tenders and procurement

Disklabs have been the sole supplier into a number of government framework contracts both in Europe and the US, please feel free to contact faraday@disklabs.com if you require assistance or to discuss contract-related requirements.