V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric is composed of wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses bonded to a durable cloth-backing. This retroreflective material is made out with micro glass bead retro-reflective technology.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric  is designed for use on safety garments, occupational apparel, fashion and casual wear. When properly used, V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric helps 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.

Home laundering means using a top or front loading consumer type home washing machine with a consumer detergent at moderate water temperature (up to 60°C, 140°F). Garment finishing such as tumble drying at high temperature can limit garment life and should be considered as part of the cleaning process.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabrics may be home washed. Dry cleaning may be used for certain products. If bleach is needed, only non-chlorine bleach should be used. High alkaline treatments such as stain removal products should NOT be used.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric could be dry-cleaned but should not be industrial washed.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape 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

OEKO-TEX 100: Product Class II

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: 25-40 Cycles ISO 6330

Dry-Cleaning:  0-30 Cycles per ISO 3175

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

Flame Resistant and Fire Retardant: 

• EN ISO 14116:2008; EN ISO 11611:2015; EN ISO 11612:2015;
• NFPA 1971:2013; NFPA 1977:2016; NFPA 2112:2012

Whenever two or more pieces of V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric are used together on a sigle surface or as a set, they should be matched to ensure uniform daytime color and nighttime retroreflectivity. All high visibility safety garments should be constructed in accordance with the appropriate standard(s).

Cutting

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

Sewing

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 5/64” (2 mm) from the edge of the reflective fabric. Recommend for applying to heavy and medium weight fabrics.

Printing

1- 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. 2- Sublimation Printing - This printing method is applicable to V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric.