What is light reflective fabric
I: What is the working principle of light reflective fabric?
The production of reflective fabric uses the principle of retro reflection. Reflective fabric is made of the base cloth, the adhesives, and the micro glass bead. And a variety of processing technology including coatings, composites, along with processing methods such as hot pressing is imperative. The micro glass bead for producing high and silver reflective fabrics are half coated with aluminum to improve the reflective coefficient significantly. The highly reflective glass beads coated in the surface of the cloth works by reflecting light back to the light source only, such as a car’s headlights. In other words, the reflective tape only lights up for the person with the light source or in line with it. This happens because the tape contains either glass beads or prisms that collect light, focus it and bounce it back to the source.
How does it do this? Imagine that you are in a round room and you are in the center of the room. If you throw a ball towards the wall it is always going to come back to you. Reflective fabric or reflective tape works in a similar manner. The diagram below shows how the glass beads or prisms do this.
Since very little light is scattered when the light is returned, retro reflective fabric or tapes appear brightest to an observer located near the original light source, therefore, it can help the eye perceive light in low-light conditions. Normally, man who wears clothes with reflective fabric on can be seen by drivers hundred meters away in darkness, which can surely avoid the occurrence of traffic accident.
II: What is the function of light reflective fabric
Now as more and more people are taking exercises after dinner, whether you are heading out for a stroll, a night running or bike riding, safety is still your No.1 priority. Many accidents are caused by insufficient visibility of cyclist, pedestrians or joggers moving along the road. It’s important that you always keep yourself visible to drivers, giving them the best chance of recognizing you instantly.
Actually many researches have shown that the cyclists or pedestrians do know the benefits of wearing reflective clothing, but they choose not to. As the traditional reflective vests or jackets don’t fit well their needs of being fashionable on the road. But now you have additional options. As more reflective fabrics are targeting the fashion market, we are always evolving. Now reflective clothing can look good & fashion and keep you visible & safe in the meanwhile. for road repairs wear reflective fabric is also very important.
III: the different type of light reflective fabrics and their different applications:
a. Rainbow reflective fabric:
Rainbow Reflective fabric (also called neon or iridescent reflective fabric) is composed of micro glass beads, adhesives and the base fabric. The micro glass bead is able to reflect light when an incoming light beam passes through its surface. Using special coating technology, the rainbow reflective fabric is able to reflect and transform into a striking multi-color reflective effect when illuminated by light sources such as a car headlight. It appears black in daylight, and reflect light in aurora rainbow color at night. The big contrast inspires designers to widely incorporate it into fashion wear, casual wear, backpacks, shoes etc.
b:Outer Shell Reflective Fabric
Composed of retro-reflective glass beads bonded to a soft cloth backing, such as polyester taffeta, nylon, chiffon, thin spandex fabric etc.
Advantages: Ultra soft, light-weighted andhighly visible
c: Gradient Reflective Fabric
Perfect combination of silver and color reflections to create a more unique reflective effect
Advantages: Soft and light-weighted,gradient reflective fabric is ideal for outdoor garments and fashion wear.
d:Color Reflective Fabric
Combines retro reflective glass beads and a durable fabric or film layer with colored adhesives, inspiring designers to incorporate high visibility and colors into any fashion collections.
e: Perforated Reflective Fabric
Better ventilation and get extra breathability, It significantly improves wearers' comfort in hot and sweaty environment to avoid overheat and stay cool
Advantages: Breathable / Fashionable / Functional
IV: light reflextive fabric production:
we produce and export our light reflective fabric to all over the world, we have srict quality system to check each batch goods quality before they leave us.
V: About Derflex
DERFLEX is a professional light reflective fabric manufacturer , and one of the most competitive light reflective fabric supplier in China. If you are distributor of light reflective fabric and also including reflective tape or reflective vinyl fabric. Glad to talk with you about our light reflective products.
VI: Contacting:
You are welcome to reach us at Ann Li with What"APP&Wechat:+86-187-0192-0943 E-mail: ann@derflex.com