RF-HW668855-F1 | Full-surface Reflex Series

V-REFLEX LIFESTYLE
IRIDESCENT FLEECE REFLECTIVE FABRIC

THE SEW-ON / THE SHELL

Main Materials - Fleece / Reflective Len

Stretch-ability - Slight stretch and recovery in all directions for freedom of movement.

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

Retro-reflective Performance - Tested to EN ISO 20471 and ANSI/ISEA 107, Reflection > 200 cd/lux/m²

Certificate -  OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Retro-Reflective Technology - Micro Glass Bead

Daytime Color - Dark Purple

Reflective Color - Iridescent

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.

Breath-Ability - Yes

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 - Fleece Reflective Fabric is composed of wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses bonded to a stretchable, washable, durable, comfortable micro-fleece fabric.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - Fleece Reflective Fabric is designed for use on various wear-gears, garments, such as gloves, winter clothing, athletic and casual wear. When properly used, fleece 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 - Fleece Reflective Fabric was primarily designed for producing cycling gloves, and occupational gloves which are often presented at night and low light conditions, to enhance wearer’s visibility and safety.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Reflective Material - Fleece Reflective Fabric has been recently explored by designers to use on various collections via their inspiration and creativity.

Backing Fabric Materials - Fleece

Finished Fabric Weight - Appro. 350gsm

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fleece 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 107-2010 level 2 , EN ISO 20471 | R_A  > 400 

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 

Home Wash: 50 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | R_A  > 100 

Wet Reflectivity: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471 | R_A  > 100

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 Fleece Reflective Fabric on various type of gloves, 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.

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.

We offer a wide collection of reflective fabrics that allow designers and producers to create fantastic and amazing apparel.

Portfolio that offers a range of product attributes, and users should test the reflective material on their finished garments to satisfy conformance to their own requirements.

RF: Reflective Fabric

HW: Home Wash (Application, Dedication)

664000: Grey, Reflective White

666030: Silver, Reflective Bright White

664066: Black, Reflective White

F1: Fleece Backing, One Side Reflective Layer Coating

FP: Fleece Backing, One Side Reflective Layer Coating, Perforated

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fleece Reflective Fabric 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.

Measured on new product at +5.0° entrance and 0.2° observation angles, V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fleece Reflective Fabric has retro reflective performance as below table.

VV-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fleece Reflective Fabric contains 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 Fleece Reflective Fabric contains an sand-feeling reflective layer which is bonded to a textile 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.

For lamination operations, customers should periodically check their equipment to ensure that the temperature set point matches the platen or roll temperature and that the temperature is uniform across the lamination area.

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

V-REFLEX LifeStyle Fleece Reflective Fabrics create comfortable, fitted garments, so they are an excellent choice for many sewing projects. However, Spandex reflective fabrics can be difficult to work with because they are so flexible, and most of Spandex reflective fabrics are also slippery.

To ensure that you get the best possible results when sewing Spandex reflective fabrics, choose an appropriate sewing machine needle, select settings meant for spandex reflective fabric on your sewing machine, and use some special techniques for working with Spandex reflective fabric.

Images may be printed on the surface of reflective material fabrics. All inks should be continuously tested to ensure acceptable adhesion in the event of changes occurring in the manufacturing process or composition of the ink.

Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product.

Actual life of reflective fabric depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

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-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fleece Reflective 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.