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SILVER | Why prices are currently rising sharply and what this means for you!
Global raw material markets are changing drastically, particularly affecting the price of silver. As silver is an essential component of our high-quality shielding products, we would like to provide you with transparent information about the current situation and the underlying reasons.
Why silver is indispensable for protection against electromagnetic radiation
Due to its physical properties, silver is an indispensable raw material in numerous modern industries. In addition to its use in medicine and electronics, it is primarily the high electrical conductivity that makes silver the most important element in shielding technology.
In our shielding fabrics, we use a deliberately high silver content to maximise the reflection of electromagnetic radiation. Reducing this content would diminish the protective effect – a compromise we will not make for your safety.
The factors behind the price development
The current situation on the global market results from a combination of various global factors. A decisive point is the export restrictions on raw materials from China that have been in effect since 1 January 2026. As one of the world’s largest producers, this measure massively impacts global availability.
At the same time, this restricted supply meets with a significantly increased global demand from industry and intensified market speculation. As you can see from the attached chart, this interplay is leading to a dramatic rise in prices, far exceeding usual market fluctuations.
Impact on shielding fabrics and products with a high silver content
Since our products are based on real silver, material costs are now rising directly. This particularly affects materials with large surface areas or high weave density. Consequently, this has a direct impact on products such as canopies and mobile solutions like our shielding clothing.
To keep prices stable for you for as long as possible, we have proactively restocked our warehouse extensively. Nevertheless, the market situation is so tense that the prices for the first shielding fabrics have already increased by more than 10 per cent.
Our look into the future
We deeply regret this development, but we see it as our responsibility to maintain the quality and effectiveness of our products without compromise. Despite the current challenges, we look forward to the future with confidence and continue to work on providing you with the best possible solutions for your protection.
FAQ | Often asked
The price increase results from a combination of factors. In particular, the export restrictions on key raw materials imposed by China since 1 January 2026 have tightened global supply. At the same time, industrial demand—for example, in photovoltaics and electronics—is rising, while market speculation is further driving prices.
Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals. This property is crucial for effectively reflecting high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. In high-quality shielding fabrics, silver ensures a reliable protective effect and long-lasting material durability.
Products with a high silver content per square metre are primarily affected. These include, in particular, bed canopies, large-scale shielding fabrics sold by the metre, and mobile solutions such as our shielding clothing.
Reducing the silver content would directly impair the shielding performance of the fabrics. Since we at SFERICS do not compromise on your safety or the effectiveness of our products, a high silver content remains indispensable for us.
We have proactively restocked our warehouse to absorb the price increases for as long as possible. However, as the first raw materials have already increased in price by more than 10 per cent, price adjustments for new production batches will be unavoidable.
