As temperatures drop and indoor air becomes drier, winter brings a seasonal challenge that many manufacturers and electronics handlers know all too well: electrostatic discharge (ESD). When humidity levels fall, static buildup increases dramatically, and so does the risk of damaging sensitive components. That’s where ESD packaging solutions from Texas Technologies step in, offering durable protection you can rely on year-round, but especially in winter.

Why Winter Increases ESD Risk

Cold, dry air typical of winter conditions is a perfect recipe for static electricity. Low humidity means that charges don’t dissipate naturally into the air. Instead, they build up on surfaces, people, and packaged goods. This elevated static can easily exceed several thousand volts, enough to silently damage or destroy delicate electronics such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards (PCBs), memory modules, and other ESD-sensitive devices. 

Texas Technologies’ ESD Packaging Solutions

Texas Technologies offers a variety of ESD packaging products designed to protect sensitive electronics through all stages of handling, storage, and transport:

Static Shielding Bags

• Zip Top SCS Static Shielding Bags 1000 Series are manufactured from a polyester, metal, polyethylene laminate and are heat-sealable.

• Open Top Static Shielding Bags are designed to provide a static safe environment for ESD sensitive electronic devices. Bags are printed with an ESD protective symbol and a lot code for traceability. These bags are also heat sealable.
• 81705E Type 3, Class 2 Static Shielding Bags are manufactured from four layers – static dissipative coating, polyester, metal and polyethylene laminate, providing discharge shielding. 

Static Shielding Film

• 1000 Series Static Shielding Film is a transparent metal-in static shielding film designed to provide a static safe environment for ESD sensitive electronic devices.
• 81705 Series Static Shielding Film is manufactured from four layers – static dissipative coating, polyester, metal and polyethylene laminate. The polyester dielectric in concert with the metal layer provides discharge shielding. The exterior is static dissipative and allows electrostatic charges to be removed when grounded.

Conductive & Anti-Static

• Anti-Static is ideal for electronic products and medical equipment the anti-static LDPE material creates a strong, durable and electrostatic protective barrier for sensitive devices and components..
• Our Black Conductive material is used for packaging items that are susceptible to damage or contamination from exposure to static electricity. The material inherently creates a non-sparking surface perfect for use with chemicals, powder explosives, and sensitive electronics.

Winter Benefits: Real Protection When It Matters Most

During winter, static events become more unpredictable and frequent. The right ESD packaging provides:

Reduced risk of costly damage or defects
By controlling static buildup and discharge, ESD packaging helps protect sensitive electronics throughout transport, storage, and handling.

Consistency across environments
Whether parts are shipped across regions or stored in dry facilities, ESD packaging maintains protective performance against static charge.

Let Texas Technologies Help Protect Your Most Sensitive Components

Winter static doesn’t have to mean winter losses. With our wide range of ESD packaging, businesses can confidently protect their valuable electronics against the season’s toughest challenges. Proper ESD control isn’t just good practice, it’s essential for reliability, quality, and peace of mind when the air gets dry and the stakes get high. Contact us today to order or to ask our experts for guidance.