SEW-ON Home Wash Series | Fluorescent Yellow Color + Grey Color + Fluorescent Yellow  Color | Polyester Material | Home Wash 25 cycles @ 40°C (ISO 6330) | OEKO-TEX 100 | EN ISO 20471 | ANSI/ISEA 107 | Dry-Cleaning N/A | Don't Industrial Wash | Non-Flame Resistant

Physical Performance

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: Article 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 cycles @ 40°C (ISO 6330) | R_A ? 100

                      40 cycles @ 40°C (ISO 6330) | R_A ? 100

Home Wash: 100 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | R_A  ? 100 

Home Wash: 50 cycles @ 92°C (ISO 6330) | R_A  ? 100 | (Product Code# RF-HW1006050)

Dry-Cleaning: 30 cycles (ISO 3175) | R_A  ? 100 (EXCLUDING Product Code# RF-HW506000)

Dry-Cleaning: 50 cycles (ISO 3175) | R_A  ? 100

Dry-Cleaning: 100 cycles (ISO 3175) | R_A  ? 100 

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

Industrial Wash: 30 cycles @ 75°C (ISO 5797) | R_A  ? 100

Flame Resistant and Fire Retardant:

• EN 469:2005; EN ISO 14116:2008; EN ISO 11611:2015; EN ISO 11612:2015;
• NFPA 1971:2013; NFPA 1977:2016; NFPA 2112:2012

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Tape# RT-HW254000-FLY consists of a grey stripe with wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses laminated to the center of a durable nylon fluorescent backing,the most ideal reflective tape to be sewn on middle to heavy weight fabric garment, e.g. safety jacket, safety coverall, the garment mainly cleaned by home wash. 

Retro-reflective Performance

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape exceeds the minimum reflectivity requirements of EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA 107 Level 2, when tested at e = 0° or e = 90° in accordance with the procedures stated on standards. Minimum coefficients of retro-reflection required by standards are shown as below table.

Coefficient of Retro-reflection * (R' or R_A ) cd/lux/m²

Measured on new product at +5.0° entrance and 0.2° observation angles, V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material -  Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape typically has retro reflective performance as below table.

Product Application Guideline

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 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 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

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 V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

Home Wash (Domestic Laundry) 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.

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 60°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: 12 minutes
4. Max. Program time: 50 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.

Dry 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

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.

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