RF-HW254000 | Light-Weight Reflex Series

V-REFLEX LIFESTYLE
THIN & SOFT
POLYSTER REFLECTIVE FABRIC

THE COVER-ON / THE SHELL / GREY COLOR

Main Materials - Polyester

Retro-reflective Performance - Tested to EN ISO 20471 and ANSI/ISEA 107, Reflection > 330 cd/lux/m²

Certificate  -   OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Retro-Reflective Technology - Micro Glass Bead

Daytime Color - Grey

Reflective Color - Bright White

Home Wash - Normal Cycles (Read Home Wash Instructions)

Dry-Cleaning - N/A

Flame Resistant - N/A

Industrial Wash - N/A

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 - Light-Weight Reflective Fabric is composed of wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses bonded to a  soft and comfortable polyester fabric.

V-REFLEX^TM Lifestyle Reflective Material - Light-Weight Reflective Fabric are designed for use on various garments, such as clothing, shoes and casual wear. When properly used, light-weight 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 - Light-weight Reflective Fabrics will help designers to expand their imagination, creativity and bring more visibility and safety to wearers. Fashion designers all around the world can not miss Light-Weight Reflective Fabric for their collections.

V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Light-Weight 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-ISAE 107, EN ISO 20471 | R_A  > 330

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 Light-Weight Reflective 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 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 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-HW254000

RF: Reflective Fabric (Sew-On)

HW: Home Wash (Application, Dedication)

254000: Normal Cycles at Home Wash, Grey Daytime Color and Bright White Reflective Color

The coefficient of retro-reflection (RA in cd/ lux/m2) is measured by methods traceable to the following retroreflective intensity testing procedures :

THE INITIAL AVERAGE RETRO-REFLECTION > 330 cd/lux/m2

Coefficient of reflection (RA in cd/lux/m2) measured at +5.0˚ entrance angle

0.20˚ observation angles on new product.

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

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

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

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 Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

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. Reflective material temperature 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.
• Do not over-dry. The temperature of the material should not exceed 90°C at any time during drying.

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.  

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.