Reflective fabric tape: purpose, types, benefits

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

In the dark, the level of danger on the roadway increases significantly. You can save yourself from injury by becoming more visible to drivers. Suitable for this purpose are jackets made of reflective fabric, ribbons for clothing. In this article, attention will be paid to the tape, as this reflective element is used most often.

Ribbon

This accessory is needed for people who are fond of cycling, as well as for those who often walk in dimly lit areas or outside the city. Such a tape glows in the dark, so it will be much easier to notice a person on the roadway. Reflective tape is also called "reflective tape".

It is made of textiles with a special coating or polymer.

Benefits

Textile tape can be of various colors. It brightens objects in the dark and has the following characteristics:

• high strength;
• durability;
• fire resistance;
• frost resistance.

In addition, she is not afraid of ultraviolet, moisture, high temperatures. The tape is also low cost.

Such tapes can have a different coefficient of light reflection: the higher the indicator, the higher its reflectivity will be. Despite the low price, the quality of these items is always on top.

Application

Reflective fabric tapes are used for special purpose clothing, for children's backpacks, sports equipment. Also often these stripes are used in the uniform of railway workers and medical workers. In a word, this type of tape is sewn on clothes for representatives of those professions whose occupation is associated with working on the street at night.

There is also a self-adhesive tape, which is very convenient to use, because it can be quickly attached and quickly removed. In addition, it does not leave any traces on things. Then the tape can be reattached, but in this case you will have to use glue. Most often, such tapes are used in industry, and more recently they are used by roller skaters, skaters and parkour players.

Types of ribbons

The most common ribbon colors are: white, red, yellow. Before buying a reflective element, you should decide what type of tape is needed. They can be made of various materials: synthetic, cotton, combined, and so on.

For clothes, there is another type of tape made of PVC. Such tapes are distinguished by a large coefficient of retroreflection, and in the dark they glow much brighter.

There are ribbonswith a thermal transfer function, which are also easy to apply: with a press or iron, these elements are easily transferred to the fabric.

Caring parents, in an effort to protect their child, purchase special tapes for children, which are attached to the back, sleeves or chest of jackets. Often, manufacturers do not offer monophonic ribbons, but with bright and interesting prints. They combine in themselves, thus, originality, functionality and beauty.

Reflective stickers are worth paying attention to in the warm season. They are attached to backpacks, shoes and T-shirts.

In addition, adults and children can wear bracelets with a reflective effect. They are products made of fabric or metal. Self-locking options are suitable for small children.

Determining tape quality

It is imperative to pay attention to the quality of the purchased product made of reflective fabric. The material from which the tape is made must be smooth, free of scratches and cracks. The flexibility of the tape is also an important factor. Otherwise, if it does not bend, it may simply crack at the bend.

Specialists recommend wearing reflective tapes at night, and in foggy or rainy weather.