RF-HW9269 Series
Smooth-Surface Reflex Series

THE COVER-ON / THE SHELL / BLUE COLOR

V-REFLEX LIFESTYLE
CORDURA NYLON REFLECTIVE FABRIC

RF-HW9269-300 | 300D Cordura Backing
RF-HW9269-500 | 500D Cordura Backing
RF-HW9269-1000 | 1000D Cordura Backing

Main Materials - Cordura Classic Fabric (Nylon Fiber Fabric) / Reflective Len

Cracking & Wrinkle Reistance -  As low as -30 °C

Retro-reflective Performance - Tested to EN ISO 20471 and ANSI/ISEA 107, Reflection > 100 cd/lux/m²

Certificate -  OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Retro-Reflective Technology - Micro Glass Bead

Daytime Color - Blue

Reflective Color - Bright Blue

Home Wash - Normal Cycles (Read Home Wash Instructions)

Dry-Cleaning - N/A

Flame Resistant - N/A

Industrial Wash - N/A

Color Fasten - Engineered to maintain color richness, brightness and resist cracking after home washings.

Waterproof -  Yes

IMPORTANT: Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product. Actual life of V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabric is composed of wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses bonded to a strong, washable, durable, comfortable Cordura Classic Fabric. Special designed matte finish bring strong, safe and powerful feeling to wearers.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabrics are designed for use on variety of application, such as motorcycle clothing, winter jacket, athletic and casual wear. When properly used, Cordura Nylon reflective fabrics 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.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - Cordura Nylon Reflective Fabrics were primarily designed for producing motorcycle clothing,wind breaker, backpack and other outdoor gears which are often presented at night and low light conditions, to enhance wearer’s visibility and safety.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - Cordura Nylon Reflective Fabrics have been recently explored by designers to use on various collections via their inspiration and creativity. Abrasion resistance, strong tear resistance, sand hand-feeling are the key themes of this reflective fabric.

Backing Fabric Materials - Cordura Classic Fabric (Nylon Fiber Fabric)

Finished Fabric Weight - Appro. 350gsm

CORDURA NYLON FABRIC : Backing Textile Fabric Designed for living and built to last, the original durable CORDURA fabric has proven performance in many of the world’s toughest environments. Made with high tenacity air jet textured nylon 6,6 filament yarns in a range of sizes - 300D, 500D, 700D and 1000D. Fabric Type: Woven Plain, dobby, basket and ripstop constructions. Can be finished, coated or laminated.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA Nylon Reflective Fabric meets or exceeds the following specifications as noted. All R_A 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, EN ISO 20471 | R_A  > 100

Abrasion: 5000 cycles (EN 530 Method 2) | R_A  > 100 

Flexing: 7500 cycles (ISO 7854 Method A) | R_A  > 100 

Cold Fold: -20° (ISO 4675) | R_A  > 100 

Temperature Variation: 50 hours @ 50 °C and 20 hours @ -30 °C | R_A  > 100 

Dry-Cleaning: N/A

Industrial Wash: N/A

Flame Resistant and Fire Retardant: N/A

Reach: Free

SVHC (substances of Very High): 0.1%  (OEKO-TEX 100)

While use of V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA Nylon Reflective Fabric on various type of end-use products, such as motorcycle clothing, active wears, etc. Customers and designers should pre-test the physical performance to determine all physical properties meet and fit end-user’s wearing and cleaning conditions.

The reflective layer is compose of micro-glass beads which is bonded to Cordura Nylon backing fabric via a kind of ecofriendly adhesive. Reflective layer may be wear out bit by bit as time going. Please read other parts of this article to learn the maintenance instruction.

IMPORTANT: While use of reflective material - fabric enhances visibility, no reflective material can guarantee absolute visibility, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Performance will vary depending upon actual use, exposure conditions and maintenance. 

RF: Reflective Fabric

HW: Home Wash (Application, Dedication)

90: Rough-Hand-Feeling Surface

92: Smooth-Hand-Feeling Surface

9033/9233: Grey in Daytime

9044/9244: Silver in Daytime

9065/9265: White in Daytime

9066/9266: Black in Daytime

Customized Color for Reflective Surface are acceptable

300: 300D Nylon Backing

500: 500D Nylon Backing

1000: 1000D Nylon Backing

Customized Color and Backing Fabric are Available. 

THE INITIAL AVERAGE RETRO-REFLECTION will vary on the natural daytime colors reflective layer. Silver color could reflects more than 300 cd/lux/m² Coefficient of reflection (RA in cd/lux/m²) measured at +5.0˚ entrance angle 0.20˚ observation angles on new product.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabric Series

• Silver Matte Finish Retro-reflection > 100 cd/lux/m²
• Grey Matte Finish Retro-reflection > 20 cd/lux/m²
• White Matte Finish Retro-reflection > 20 cd/lux/m²
• Black Matte Finish Retro-reflection > 20 cd/lux/m²

• Silver Smooth Suface Retro-reflection > 300 cd/lux/m²
• Grey Smooth Suface Retro-reflection > 300 cd/lux/m²
• White Smooth Suface Retro-reflection > 100 cd/lux/m²
• Black Smooth Suface Retro-reflection > 100 cd/lux/m²

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabrics contain an aluminum layer as part of their construction. Blemishing of this aluminum layer can occur if surface of the product has direct contact from hands during application and is then exposed to hot and humid conditions, greater than 26.7 °C (80 °F) and greater than 70% relative humidity, for a period of weeks. These blemishes do not affect performance of the product. But potential blemishes should be carefully considered as an important risk in marketing of end-use products.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabrics contain a reflective layer which is bonded to a Nylon fabric via an eco-friendly adhesive. Chemical moisture, liquid, oil, or other chemical elements may lead to a series of chemical reactions for a certain period of time, then result in a series unexpected subsequence on the reflective layer of fabric. Any remains of chemical elements happen to direct contacting to surface of fabric should be cleaned immediately.

We recommend that all customers, in accordance with good manufacturing practices, establish an ongoing quality system which includes maintaining lot/roll identification throughout the garment production process.

Customer should also store input materials and final products in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, as well as implement continuous testing throughout their production and on their finished garments that reflects their garment needs.

Cutting

Die-cutting is recommended, although it can also be hand-cut or guillotined.

Note: Use very sharp cutting knives only and cut from the reflective side.

Sewing

For best results, apply reflective material – fabrics to recommended fabric weights. 100% polyester thread is recommended for sewing reflective material - fabric. Use appropriate thread for desired applications.

For the best results, sew in place using a lockstitch and with no more than 12 stitches per inch (2.54 cm), and not less than 5/64in (2 mm) from the edge of the reflective fabric. Recommend for applying to light and medium weight fabrics.

Printing

Prior to printing, wiping the surface with a soft cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol may help ink adhesion

Printed areas will not be retro-reflective.

• Screen Printing - Images may be printed on the surface of V-REFLEX^TM  Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric. All inks should be continuously tested to ensure acceptable adhesion in the event of change occurring in the manufacturing process or composition of the ink. Prior to printing, wiping the surface with a soft cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol may help ink adhesion. Printed areas will not be retro-reflective. 
• Sublimation Printing - This printing method is applicable to V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric.

Important

VV-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - CORDURA NYLON Reflective Fabrics create comfortable, protective garments, so they are excellent choice for many sewing projects. However, Cordura Nylon reflective fabrics can be difficult to work with because they are relatively strong, thick and heavy. To ensure that you get the best possible results when sewing Cordura Nylon reflective fabrics, choose an appropriate sewing machine, sewing needle, sewing thread. Especially the settings on sewing machine. Use some special techniques for working with Cordura Nylon reflective fabric.

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:

1. 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.
2. Wash temperature range: 15°C to 40°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.
3. Max. Wash time at highest wash temperature: 10 minutes
4. Max. Program time: 15 minutes
5. Use of temperatures lower than 60°C will increase the lifetime of the reflective material.
6. Actual lifetime will be dependent upon the detergent system and list dosage level.
7. 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.

• • Using the medium dry setting.
  • Exhaust temperature should not exceed 90°C.
  • Do not overdry.

IMPORTANT

Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product. Actual life of V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Fabric depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

Do Not Dry Cleaning

Care and Maintenance Instructions 

Washing/cleaning conditions harsher than those recommended below could significantly diminish the brilliance of the retro-reflective performance and shorten the product's lifetime. Therefore, the instructions must be strictly followed.

• No pre-soaking. 
• No application of high alkaline products (e.g. heavy duty products or stain removal products).
• No application of solvent detergents or micro-emulsions.
• No additional bleaches.
• Do not over-dry. The temperature of the material should not exceed 90°C at any time during drying.

Special Cleaning Instructions  

• For application on rainwear, a regular fluorocarbon treatment of the garment is recommended.
• Chemical splashes should be removed with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the garment the same day is recommended.
• Splashes of strong acids or alkalis should immediately be neutralized with plenty of water.
• Contamination with toxic or poisonous substances or biocontamination will require the application of a specific decontamination process.
• Application of high alkaline products, high pH-products, bleaches etc. is not recommended.

Don't Use Additional Bleach

• No chlorine bleach.
• No bleaches on oxygenic basis (e.g. sodium perborate bleaches).
• Do not store a wash batch even in a low concentration of bleach.

Specific Safety Information

Various environmental factors, like line of sight, rain, fog, smoke, dust and visual noise can influence retroreflectivity.

• The reflective intentsity of retro-reflective tape can also be diminished in extreme weather conditions.
• Fog, mist, smoke and dust can scatter the light from headlights, the wearer must be aware that detection distance will be severely reduced.
• Visual noise (contrast variations in the visual field) decreases the contrast of the reflective material with the background and affects the visibility in low-light conditions.  

Maintenance Misuse

No harsh mechanical treatment, e.g. abrasion with wire brushes or sand paper.

No uniform coating or spraying of oils, protective waxes, inks or paint.

No application of products such as leather spray or shoe shine.   

Product Storage

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.