V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Reflective Tape/Trim is composed of wide angle, exposed silver color retro-reflective lenses seamlessly integration in the middle of a high visible fluorescent lime-yellow or fluorescent orange layer, bonding to a durable inherent flame resistant textile fabric or fire treated cotton textile fabric.This series of FR reflective tape conform to mutiple national standards for many types of safety garment, especially fire fighting garment.
When properly used, V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Flame Resistant and Home Wash Retro-Reflective Tape/Trim help enhance the visibility of the wearer in nighttime or low-light conditions when illuminated by a light source such as headlights, by returning the light back toward the original source and reaching the automobile driver's eyes. The high visible (fluorescent) parts on the surface of retr-reflective tape give off fluorescent looking in the daytime to help wearers standing out of the working places.
V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape meets or exceeds the following specifications as noted. All RA values are over 100 cd/lux/m2 measured at +5.0° entrance angle and 0.2° observation angle after tests are carried out according to following test method
Retro-reflectivity (initial): ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 level 2 , EN ISO 20471
OEKO-TEX 100: Product Class II
Abrasion: 5000 cycles (EN 530 Method 2) | RA > 100
Flexing: 7500 cycles (ISO 7854 Method A) | RA > 100
Cold Fold: -20° (ISO 4675) | RA > 100
Temperature Variation: 50 hours @ 50 °C and 20 hours @ -30 °C | RA > 100
Home Wash: 50 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA > 100
Dry-Cleaning: 30 cycles (ISO 3175) | RA > 100
Wet Reflectivity: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471 | RA > 100
Flame Resistant and Fire Retardant:
- EN ISO 14116:2008; EN ISO 11611:2015; EN ISO 11612:2015;
- NFPA 1971:2013; NFPA 1977:2016; NFPA 2112:2012
V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape exceeds the minimum reflectivity requirements of EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA 107 Level 2, when tested at e = 0° or e = 90° in accordance with the procedures stated on standards. Minimum coefficients of retro-reflection required by standards are shown as below table.
Coefficient of Retro-reflection * (R' or RA ) cd/lux/m2
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Observation Angle |
Entrance Angle (?1, ?2=0) |
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5° |
20° |
30° |
40° |
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0,20°(12') |
330 |
290 |
180 |
65 |
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0,33°(20') |
250 |
200 |
170 |
60 |
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1,00°(1°) |
25 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
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1,50°(1°30') |
10 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
Measured on new product at +5.0° entrance and 0.2° observation angles, V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape typically has retro reflective performance as below table.
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Initial Average RA |
Minimum RA |
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400 |
330 |
A colored clothing wash program without pre-wash should be used. Follow below recommendation could maintain the duability of retro-reflective to its maxium lifespan.
Recommendation:
- Detergent: Brand powdered household detergents should be used.
- Refer to the detergent manufacturer's recommendations for dosage in areas of high water hardness and for various degrees of garment soiling.
- Wash temperature range: 15°C to 60°C
- Some items could be extended to be home-washed with a wider range of washing temperature than above.
- Some items could be applicable to wash temperature ranging from 0°C to 90°C for those garment requiring harsher cleaning. Read the physical performance of each reflective tape for the details.
- Max. Wash time at highest wash temperature: 12 minutes
- Max. Program time: 50 minutes
- Use of temperatures lower than 60°C will increase the lifetime of the reflective material.
- Actual lifetime will be dependent upon the detergent system and list dosage level.
- Load factor higher than 65% might lead to enhanced abrasion of the retro-reflective material
Drying Conditions
Tumble Dry: Tumble drying should be performed in a commercially available household dryer
Air Drying: Line drying is recommended where possible.
Hang-Up Drying: on line or rack
Tumble drying and tunnel/air drying are both recommended and applicable to this series of retro-reflective tape. Follow below recommendation will prolong the durability of product.
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- Using the medium dry setting.
- Exhaust temperature should not exceed 90°C.
- Do not overdry.
Dry Cleaning Conditions
Cleaning process should be based on a pre- and main-bath only.
For P it is recommended to only use pure perchloroethylene.
Adjust load and solvent level to give a moderate mechanical action.
- Max. solvent temperature: 30°C
- Recommended drying temperature: 48°C
Store in a cool, dry area and use within 1 year of receipt.
Rolls should be stored in their original cartons, whilst partially used rolls should be returned to their carton or suspended horizontally from the core via a rod or pipe.
Cut sheets should be stored flat.
Product Featrue:
- Model Number: RT-FRHW506030-CTN2
- Initial RA: >400 CPL
- Micro glass bead, Non-oriental sensitive
- Approved to EN ISO 20471
- Approved to NFPA 1971
- Approved to EN 11611 11612
- Approved to OEKO-TEX 100
- Backing Fabric: FR Treated Cotton
- Backing Fabric Color: Fluorescent Orange
- Centered Reflective Trim: Silver
- Home Wash: 50 Cycles@60°C ISO 6330
- Dry Clean: 30 Cycles per ISO 3175
Application
- Firefighting apparel
- Flame resistant occupational work wear
- Trousers
- Coats
- Coveralls
- Jackets
- Waistcoats and trousers
- Uniforms