TOCA ·Directional Shielding
What you need to know.
Device Stays Connected
Body-Side Shielding
No Power Needed
Who directional shielding is for
Most people carry their smartphone on their body all day. In a trouser pocket, in a jacket, at the waistband. The device transmits continuously while they do, even when it is not actively in use.
If you cannot or do not want to increase the distance to your body, directional shielding is an alternative that requires no change of habit. This is not a compromise, it is a different use case from full signal blocking.
The difference from a Faraday bag
A Faraday bag blocks all signals completely. The device is offline and unreachable. That is what you want when you are deliberately going offline.
A directional pouch shields in one direction only, towards the body. The device stays connected and usable. It is intended for people who carry a smartphone on the body every day and want to reduce exposure towards the body without giving up reachability.
Why distance from the body matters
A smartphone's SAR value is established under defined test conditions. Those conditions assume a minimum distance from the body. Apple recommends at least 15 mm for the iPhone, and other manufacturers state similar figures. Carrying the device directly in a trouser pocket puts you outside those test conditions.
Electromagnetic fields fall off with the square of the distance. A few centimetres already make a difference. Germany's Federal Office for Radiation Protection recommends reducing personal exposure as a precaution wherever it can be done without significant effort.
Read more: Phone in Your Pocket: What the Radiation Does to Your Body
TOCA designs and produces directional shielding pouches. Designed in Germany. Built for everyday use.
Directional Shielding
Stay reachable.
Directional shielding reduces exposure toward the body without taking the device offline. The smartphone stays fully functional.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the phone stay reachable?
Yes. The shielding works in one direction only. The device stays connected, receives calls and messages, and can be used normally.
How strong is the reduction?
The shielding reduces radiation on the side facing the body. It does not block signals completely and is not a Faraday solution. If you want full signal blocking, a Faraday bag is the right choice.
Who is this particularly relevant for?
People who carry a device close to the body all day, at work, during sport or while travelling. Equally for anyone who simply wants less unnecessary exposure.