RF-HW668855-X1 | Full-surface Reflex Series

V-REFLEX LIFESTYLE
SPANDEX FABRIC | RAINBOW/IRIDESCENT REFLECTIVE

THE SEW-ON / THE SHELL

Main Materials - Spandex / Polyester / Reflective Len

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

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

Certificate       OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Retro-Reflective Technology - Micro Glass Bead

Daytime Color - Dark purple

Reflective Color - Rainbow/iridescent

Stretchability - 4-Way Stretchable

Thickness - 0.26-0.28mm

Weight - 320-370gsm

Width - 100cm

Home Wash - Normal Cycles (Read Home Wash Instructions)

Dry-Cleaning - N/A

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

Other Futures: Breathable, Waterproof, Anti wrinkle

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

V-REFLEX^TM Lifestyle Reflective Material - Spandex Reflective Fabrics are designed for use on various garments, such as compression clothing, athletic and casual wear. When properly used, spandex 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 - Spandex 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 Spandex Reflective Fabric for their collections.

Backing Fabric Materials - Polyester/Spandex

Finished Fabric Weight - Appro. 350gsm

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.

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

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

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

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

Reach: Free

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

While use of V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Spandex 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.

RF-HW668855-X1

RF: Reflective Fabric (Sew-On)

HW: Home Wash (Application, Dedication)

668855-X1: 

• 66: Colorof backing fabric/Black

• 88: Color of reflective layer/Rainbow, iridescent

• 55: stretchable, elastic

• X1: 1-side reflective 

The coefficient of retro-reflection (RA in cd/ lux/m2) is measured by methods traceable to either of the following retroreflective intensity testing procedures: ASTM E809-08 and E810-03 (RA) CIE 54.2:2001 (R’)

THE INITIAL AVERAGE RETRO-REFLECTION will vary on the natural daytime colors reflective layer. Silver color could reflects more than 450 cd/lux/m2 Coefficient of reflection (RA in cd/lux/m2) measured at +5.0˚ entrance angle.

What is retro-reflective material

Retroreflective material are characterized by the ability to redirect light incident on the material back toward the originating light source. This property has led to the wide-spread used of retro-reflective material for a variety of traffic and personal safety uses. Reflective fabric is commonly employed in a variety of articles. For example, safety vest, safety coverall, occupational apparel, athletic and casual wear.

What is retro-reflection

Retroreflective material vary in the amount of light they return to the source. The coefficient of retro-reflection, designated as RA in the specifications, describes the amount of light returned. The coefficient of retro-reflection is the result of lab measurements at certain specified entrance and observation angles. By always measuring materials at the same angle with the

V-REFLEX^TM  Reflective Material - Spandex 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  Reflective Material - Spandex 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.

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 SPANDEX 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.
2. Refer to the detergent manufacturer's recommendations for dosage in areas of high water hardness and for various degrees of garment soiling.
3. 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.
4. Max. Wash time at highest wash temperature: 10 minutes
5. Max. Program time: 15 minutes
6. Use of temperatures lower than 60°C will increase the lifetime of the reflective material.
7. Actual lifetime will be dependent upon the detergent system and list dosage level.
8. 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 VREFLEX Reflective Material - Spandex 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 80°C at any time during drying.

Special Cleaning Instructions  

• Wash Temperature range: 15°C - 40°C
• Max. wash time at highest wash temp.: 40°C in 10 min.
• Max. programm time: 15 min. (gentle washing model)

Important

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

Wash temperature higher than 60°C and industrial laundering processes are not recommended. The use of bleach or detergents containing organic solvent will result in a reduction in retro-reflective performance. Use of temperature lower than 40°C will increase the lifetime of the reflective fabric.Actual lifetime will be dependent upon the detergent system and its dosage level.

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.