V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Flame Resistant and Home Wash Retro-Reflective Tape/Trim (Above Product Code) is designed for use on flame resistant, and arc flash resistant safety garments.
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.
By intregrating function of high visbility and high retro-reflectivity on the same surface seamlessly, 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 eye. 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: 75 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA > 100
Dry-Cleaning: 50 cycles (ISO 3175) | RA > 100
Wet Reflectivity: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471 | RA > 100
Flame Resistant and Fire Retardant:
- EN 469; 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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500 |
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-FRHW756050-3CTN1/2
- Initial RA: >500 CPL
- Micro glass bead, Non-oriental sensitive
- Approved to EN ISO 20471
- Approved to NFPA 1971
- Approved to EN 469
- Approved to OEKO-TEX 100
- Backing Fabric:100% FR Treated Cotton
- Backing Fabric Color1: Fluorescent lime Yellow Color + Silver Color + Fluorescent lime Yellow Color
- Backing Fabric Color2: Fluorescent Orange Color + Silver Color + Fluorescent Orange Color
- Centered Reflective Trim: Silver
- Home Wash: 75 Cycles@60°C ISO 6330
- Dry Clean: 50 Cycles per ISO 3175
- Width: 7.5cm (2.5cm*2.5cm*2.5cm)
Application
- Firefighting apparel
- Flame resistant occupational work wear
- Trousers
- Coats
- Coveralls
- Jackets
- Waistcoats and trousers
- Uniforms