V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material Descriptions
V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Flame Resistant and Home Wash Retro-Reflective Tape/Trim 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, 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.
Features
- Model Number：RF-FRHW5092100-ARA
- Initial RA: >500 CPL
- Micro glass bead, Non-oriental sensitive
- Approved to EN ISO 20471
- Approved to OEKO-TEX 100
- Backing Fabric: Aramid
- Backing Fabric Color: Silver
- Home Wash: 50 Cycles@92°C ISO 6330
- Dry Clean: 100 Cycles per ISO 3175
Physical Performance
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: Article 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: 100 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA > 100
Home Wash: 50 cycles @ 92°C (ISO 6330) | RA > 100 | (Product Code# RF-HW1006050)
Dry-Cleaning: 50 cycles (ISO 3175) | RA > 100
Wet Reflectivity: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471 | RA > 100
Industrial wash series of retro-reflective tape could be home washing (domestic laundry) and exceed all numbers of home washing cycles listed above.
CERTIFICATIONS
AITEX
SATRA
CALCOAST
VARTEST
TUV
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Sewing
For the best results, sewFor the best results, sewin place using a lockstitchand with no more than 12stitches per inch (2.54 cm),and not less than 5/64'' (2mm) from the edge of thereflective fabric.
Cutting
Die-cutting is recommended,Die-cutting is recommended,althoughit can also be hand-cut orguillotined.
Note: Use very sharp cuttingknivesonly and cut from thereflective side.
Home Wash Guidelines
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.
Detergent: Brand powdered household detergents shouldbe used.
Wash temperature range: 15℃ to 60℃Max.
Wash time at highest wash temperature: 12 minutesMax.
Program time: 50 minutes
Actual lifetime will be dependent upon the detergent systemand list dosage level.
Load factor higher than 65% might lead to enhancedabrasion of the retro-reflective material.
Printing
Prior to printing, wiping thePrior to printing, wiping thesurface with a soft clothlightly dampened withisopropyl alcohol may helpink adhesionPrinted areas will not beretro-reflective.
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.
Drying 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
APPLICATION
Coats
Jackets
Trousers
Coveralls
Uniforms
Waistcoats and trousers
Firefighting apparel
Firefighting apparel
Care and Maintenance Instructions
- - 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 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.
Initial brightness levels return as the material dries.
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.