PLPF-509-500

V-REFLEX LIFESTYLE
SOFT LUMINOUS FABRIC

SPANDEX MATERIAL | GLOW IN THE DARK

Main Materials - Spandex

Certificate  -   OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Daytime Color - White

Glowing Color - Greenish

Home Wash - Normal Cycles (Read Home Wash Instructions)

Dry-Cleaning - N/A

Flame Resistant - N/A

Industrial Wash - N/A

Breath-Ability - Slightly

Waterproof -  No

IMPORTANT: Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product. Actual life of V-REFLEX^TM LifeStyle Fabric depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

V-REFLEX ™ Glow in the Dark Fabric PLPF-509-500 is designed for garments, gloves, hats, shoes…..or other required night glowing performance products. It provides maintenance free illumination and design elements for enhanced visibility and safety when used in darkened conditions. Glowing performance will vary depending upon actual use, exposure conditions and maintenance. Users should test them to satisfy conformance within unique project requirements.

V-REFLEX ™ Glow in the Dark Fabric PLPF-509-500 It does not use wiring, batteries, or bulbs. Recharges naturally with exposure to sun or ambient light.

Light Activation

V-CAN activates within 5 minutes exposure to ambient day light, electric light sources (75 watts or stronger), black light or direct sun. Brightness is directly proportional to light intensity and exposure. Maximum brightness is achieved within 30 minutes exposure to direct light. Charge is maintained at maximum level until removed from light source.

Light Persistence

Brightest light is evident in darkened conditions during the first 30 to 60 minutes after exposure. Brightness will diminish slowly until recharged in sun or other light source.

Total perceptible glow can be visible up to a maximum of 4 hours.

Visible Distance

Visible from approximately 30 feet up to 100 feet depending upon conditions and location where V-CAN product is used, and is surface area dependent.

Compliance

Our materials are non-toxic and fully compliant with ASTM D 2072, IMO A.752, OSHA 1910, DIN 67510-4, NYC RS 6-1 and RS 6-1A, IFC 2009, UL 1994

Photopic Luminance (Glow in the Dark)

V-REFLEX™ Glow in the Dark Fabric PLPF-509-500 shall have typical photopic luminance values listed in below tables when follow the standard test methods in according to:

ASTM E 2073 -10

NYC RS-6-1A

DIN 67510-1

PLPF-509-500

PLPF: Glow in the Dark Fabric (Sew-On)

509: 

1. The number here indicates the luminance after 10min and 60min respectively from the activation ceased when measured per DIN 67510 Part 1.

2. When it’s a three-digit number, the first two digits is for 10min and the last digit is for 60min

3. When it’s a five-digit number, the first three digits is for 10min and the last two digits is for 60min

500: No Meaning

• It is a process of slowly decaying from bright to dark for about 4 hours, and it does not stay very bright for 4 hours.
• The initial average luminous coefficient > 120 cd/lux/m2
• The luminous durability is 4 hours

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

1. 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.
2. 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

1. Screen Printing - Images may be printed on the surface of V-REFLEXTM 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-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric.

• Important

1. 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.
2. Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product.
3. 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.