High Visibility Reflective Trim – HV15 Fluorescent
Lime-Yellow / Red-Orange

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Description
High Visibility Reflective Trims are composed of wide angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to 1 ½" textured polyester trim or approved equal. These retroreflective trims are designed to be sewn on to basic fabric materials such as cotton, polyester, and nylons. The product is available in two fluorescent colors with a ½" silver stripe bonded and sewn in center.  High visibility reflective trims are lightweight, flexible, durable, and abrasion resistant designed to enhance the nighttime visibility of the wearer. 
 

Reflective Brilliance
Nighttime Visibility by Reflected Light: These reflective trims will appear brilliant silver-white when viewed by a driver using vehicle headlights and remains highly reflective when viewed at entrance angles.

The coefficient of retroreflection (R_A) is measured by retroreflective intensity testing procedures:
ASTM E809 and E810 (R_A)

The following minimum R_A values may be used for specification or purchase description purposes:

Entrance Angle Observation Angle Typical RA Minimum RA Daytime Color Reflected Color -4.0° 0.2° 500 330 Silver White

Fluorescent Textured Polyester Trim Specification
 

Warp Yarn 150 denier textured polyester, 2 ply yarn Filling Yarn 150 denier textured polyester, 2 ply yarn Picks/Inch 20 Chromaticity "x" incandescent light 0.61 average, daylight 0.58 average "y" all light sources = greater than 0.35 Luminescence "Y" all light sources = greater than 0.35 Weave Grosgrain, PVA/Resin 235 finish, OMM-NX needle loom satin-tribond weave Washability Industrial wash and dry Fastness Minimum of a 4 rating AATCC test method 61 type 2A, 20 hours light fastness

Y x y Fluorescent Lime-Yellow* White plaque 109.41 0.3586 0.5186 Black plaque 107.38 0.3577 0.5178 Fluorescent Red-Orange* White plaque 51.39 0.5547 0.3910 Black plaque 50.34 0.5521 0.3922 *Values based on single measurements The fluorescent colors are especially conspicuous under daytime conditions and particularly at dawn and dusk.

Effective Performance Life
High visibility trims retain reflectivity for the normal use life of the garment to which they are applied.  Performance can vary depending upon actual use, exposure conditions, and maintenance.  Users should test the trims to satisfy conformance to their own requirements. High visibility reflective trims are resistant to contact temperatures from 500°F (260°C) to –19°F (-30°C).
 

Applications and Uses
High visibility reflective graphic trims are designed for use on a variety of fabrics to include:

• Cotton
• Poly Cotton blends
• Fine to heavy Nylons

Some common uses are work wear shirts and pants; bag and pack accessories; caps; outwear jackets, safety harnesses and vests.

While use of high visibility reflective trims enhances visibility, no reflective material can guarantee absolute visibility, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
 

Care and Maintenance Instructions
It is recommended that trims be tested when new materials or applications are involved.

1. For best retention of brightness, machine home wash warm 105°F (40°C), tumble dry low.
2. Use cool iron, 300°F (150°C).
3. Dry clean, normal cycle.
4. Industrial washable.
    

Storage / Shelf Life

• Store rolled goods in a cool, dry area.
• Use within one year of receipt.

Note:  Any substitution will void all express or implied warranties.