Why RF Safe Makes a Case: Teaching the Industry How to Do It Right

At RF Safe, we don’t just manufacture a phone case—we provide a blueprint for how to design the safest possible anti-radiation case. Our open-source approach isn’t about dominating the market; it’s about educating consumers and manufacturers on how to do it right.

The Problem with Most “Anti-Radiation” Cases

Many so-called “anti-radiation” cases can actually increase radiation exposure by blocking or interfering with the phone’s antenna—causing devices to boost their power output. This interference leads to higher Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels, which defeats the very purpose of a “protective” case.

RF Safe’s QuantaCase: A Model Design

We created the RF Safe QuantaCase to show how to reduce RF exposure without signal interference. Every element of its design has a specific purpose:

1. No Metal Carrying Strap Loops

   • Metal parts near the antenna can reflect and concentrate RF waves, disrupting signal stability and raising exposure levels. Our design avoids this risk entirely.

2. Shielded Speaker Hole

   • Many cases leave a large cutout for the speaker, breaking the RF barrier. QuantaCase includes a shielded speaker hole, ensuring a continuous protective layer toward the user’s face.

3. Front-Only Shielding

   • We shield only the front of the phone, directing RF waves away from the user while keeping the antenna unblocked. Cases with plates or magnets on the back force the phone to work harder and emit more radiation.

4. Perfected Flip Cover Design

   • The flip cover forms a protective barrier when positioned correctly. QuantaCase’s design makes it easy to hold and use the front flap properly, so you’re protected in real life, not just on paper.

RF Safe’s Mission: Open-Source Education, Not Just a Product

We encourage people to study and learn from our design. Every material, every component, and every design decision adheres to strict guidelines that truly reduce RF exposure. If a case fails to follow these principles, it isn’t a real anti-radiation case—it’s likely increasing exposure rather than reducing it.

A National Health Crisis Ignites a Call to Action

A Historic Acknowledgment of EMR

For the first time in U.S. history, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is officially named in a federal investigation into America’s chronic disease crisis, following the “Make America Healthy Again” executive order signed on February 13, 2025 by President Donald J. Trump. This commission specifically investigates EMR’s potential contribution to rising chronic diseases—especially conditions affecting children, such as ADHD, autism, and brain tumors.

Dangerous Designs Are Flooding the Market

Despite heightened awareness, many products—particularly detachable anti-radiation cases by brands like SafeSleeve and DefenderShield—use metal plates or magnets that block a phone’s antenna. Studies show this interference can increase a phone’s RF output by 20–70%. Children, with thinner skulls, absorb 2–3 times more RF radiation than adults, making them especially vulnerable.

Deceptive Claims

A KPIX 5 (CBS) investigation in 2023 found that certain manufacturers base “99% blocking” claims on raw-material lab tests rather than testing with an active phone in real-world conditions. These misleading assurances create a false sense of security while potentially amplifying the harm they promise to reduce.

FTC Must Step In Immediately

Why the FTC?

• In 2003, the FTC shut down companies falsely marketing anti-radiation phone accessories.
• In 2025, similar products are back, on a much larger scale.
• With the Make America Healthy Again Commission investigating EMR, the FTC’s inaction is leaving consumers unprotected.

What Needs to Happen Now

1. Launch an Investigation

   • The FTC should probe companies like SafeSleeve and DefenderShield for misleading marketing within 90 days.

2. Mandate Recalls

   • Pull detachable anti-radiation cases with metal plates or magnets from the market to protect consumers—especially children.

3. Set New Standards

   • Require real-world RF reduction testing on active devices, not just raw materials.
   • Demand clear labeling when any case design could increase radiation exposure.

4. Educate the Public

   • Initiate campaigns to inform parents and consumers about antenna interference risks and deceptive marketing practices.

5. Engage Experts

   • Collaborate with scientists, health advocates, and educators to create scientifically sound guidelines for legitimate radiation-protection products.