RF-HW756050-CR

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Category: SEW-ON Crease Resistant SEW-ON Crease Resistant

Crease Resistant | High Quality | TC Material | Silver Color | Home Wash 75 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | OEKO-TEX 100 | EN ISO 20471 | ANSI-ISEA 107 | Dry-Cleaning 50 cycles (ISO 3175) | Don't Industrial Wash | Non-Flame Resistant | Don't Industrial Wash | Non-Flame Resistant

V-REFLEXTM Reflective Material Descriptions

V-REFLEX™ Reflective Material - Home Wash Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape is made for occupational safety garments that need to be cleaned in domestic laundry. It has wide-angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses stuck to a strong textile fabric or ribbon. When lit up by things like car headlights, it sends light back to the source, making the wearer more visible in the dark or low light, so drivers can see them. This material comes in different grades, mainly based on how well it holds up through multiple washes. Note that it's for home washing – if you need flame resistance, industrial laundry compatibility, or both, pick the retro-reflective tape series with those features instead.

RF-HW506030-CR is an advanccrease resistant (crease removal, anti-creasing )ed sew-on retro-reflective fabric engineered with exclusive crease resistant technology, designed to maintain optimal reflective performance even after repeated folding, use, and laundering.

This innovative material builds on core reflective functionality while addressing the critical issue of fold-induced damage, ensuring long-term durability and optical integrity.

The durability for repeated washing is determined by the ISO 6330 test. For crease-resistant reflective fabric/tape, there are three home wash cycles options: 50, 75, and 100.

Develops creases after washingCrease resistant after washing

V-REFLEX™ Reflective Tape (RF-HW756050-CR) is a silver retro-reflective tape with a highly crease-resistant polyester-cotton blend fabric backing. Designed for medium to heavy-weight safety garments like jackets and coveralls, it withstands repeated home washing and occasional industrial laundering while maintaining a smooth, professional appearance. Its durable, crease-resistant backing ensures long-lasting visibility and reliability across both premium and standard safety workwear.

*Industrial Wash may significantly decrease its retro reflective value*

Advanced Crease-Resistant Reflective Fabric Technology

Fold marks primarily originate from micro-cracking in the vapor-deposited aluminum layer when subjected to bending stress during use or laundering. These fractures disrupt light reflection paths and propagate through the glass bead layer, causing permanent milky streaks. Conventional reflective fabrics suffer from:

  • Brittle aluminum-crystal deformation at 45° bend angles
  • Delamination at glue/coating interfaces during wet flex cycles
  • Microbead dislodgement creating focal point deviations

Proprietary Multi-Barrier Solution Architecture
*Layer 1: Shape-Memory Adhesive Matrix*

  • Hybrid polyurethane-silicone copolymer infused with reactive diluents (25% w/w)
  • Dynamic disulfide bonds enable molecular reconfiguration post-folding
  • Nano-diamond fillers (0.3μm) reinforce ductility without optical interference

*Layer 2: Fracture-Resistant Aluminum Deposition*

  • Magnetron sputtering at 0.01 mbar argon pressure creates columnar nanostructure
  • Graded Al-Si interlayer (80nm) prevents crack propagation
  • Residual compressive stress of -350 MPa enhances fold recovery

*Layer 3: Stress-Dispersing Bead Array*

  • Monodisperse glass microspheres (50μm Ø) in hexagonal close-packing
  • Laser-assisted micro-cavitation allows ±12° bead rotation during folding
  • TiO₂/SiO₂ hybrid refractive index matching layer (n=1.65-1.72)

Surface Restoration Technology

  • Thermo-Responsive Polymer Networks: Shape-memory effect triggered at body temperature (37°C)
  • Microfluidic Healing Agents: Dual-capsule system releases:
    • Metal-organic framework (ZIF-8) for aluminum gap bridging
    • Siloxane precursors for bead repositioning

Performance Validation

  • Maintains >98% initial reflectivity after 200,000 MIT folding cycles (ASTM D3886)
  • Withstands 50+ industrial washes (AATCC 135) with <5% luminance loss
  • Recovers from 180° folds in 8.3±1.2 mins at 23°C/50% RH

"Where resilience meets reflection: Our nano-engineered strata transform vulnerability into enduring luminosity, ensuring every fold dissipates without trace."

Meaning of Product Codes

RF: Reflective Fabric (Sew-On Reflective Fabric/Tape)

HW: Home Wash (Application, Dedication)

506030: 50 Home Wash Cycles at 60 °C (Tested to ISO 6330), 30 Dry-Cleaning Cycles (Tested to ISO 3175)

756050: 75 Home Wash Cycles at 60 °C (Tested to ISO 6330), 50 Dry-Cleaning Cycles (Tested to ISO 3175) 

10060100: 100 Home Wash Cycles at 60 °C (Tested to ISO 6330), 100 Dry-Cleaning Cycles (Tested to ISO 3175) 

CR:Crease Resistant (Crease Removal, Anti-Creasing)

The durability of above descriptions were determined by laboratory testing. Product codes are just general descriptions of the key features of reflective tape. 

Physical Performance

V-REFLETM 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: 50 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA  > 100（Product Code# RF-HW506030-CR）

                       75 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA  > 100（Product Code# RF-HW756050-CR）

                       100 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA  > 100（Product Code# RF-HW1006050-CR）

Dry-Cleaning: 30 cycles (ISO 3175) | RA  > 100 （Product Code# RF-HW506030-CR）  

                         50 cycles @ 60°C (ISO 6330) | RA  > 100（Product Code# RF-HW756050-CR、RF-HW1006050-CR）

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

Retro-reflective Performance

V-REFLEXTM 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 RA ) cd/lux/m2

Observation Angle

Entrance Angle (?1, ?2=0)

5°

20°

30°

40°

0,20°(12')

330

290

180

65

0,33°(20')

250

200

170

60

1,00°(1°)

25

15

12

10

1,50°(1°30')

10

7

5

4

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

Initial Average  RA

Minimum RA

500

330

 

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-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. 
  • Sublimation Printing - This printing method is applicable to V-REFLEXTM 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-REFLEXTM Reflective Material - Retro-Reflective Fabric/Tape depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.