TF-IW607550 | SILVER COLOR

V-REFLEX
INDUSTRIAL WASH REFLECTIVE TRANSFER FILM

IRON-ON / HOT PRESS / PES MATERIAL

Materials - PES

Certificate -  EN ISO 20471 | ANSI/ISEA 107 | OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Retro-Reflective Technology - Micro Glass Bead

Daytime Color - Silver

Reflective Color - White

Industrial Wash - 60 Cycles (Read Industrial Wash Instructions)

Dry-Cleaning - 50 Cycles 

Flame Resistant - N/A

Waterproof -  Yes

Workable on wide range of substrate fabrics, polyester, cotton, lycra, etc. 

Lamination Temperature: 130-150 °C

Max. Wash Temperature: 75 °C

IMPORTANT: Test each application according to appropriate care instructions required for the finished product. Actual life of V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl depends on cleaning methods and wear conditions.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl is designed for use on occupational safety garments, which are produced to meet norms, such as EN ISO 20471, ANSI-ISEA 107/207, and other norms with similar requirements. This reflective product is designed to be cleaned by home wash (domestic lanudry) and industrial wash.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl enhance the visibility of the wearer during darkness and low light conditions when illuminated by a light source such as headlights, by returning the light back toward the original source and reaching the automobile driver`s eyes.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl is composed of high performance, wide angle, exposed retro-reflective lenses bonded to a durable polymer layer, which is coated with a heat activated adhesive. When properly heat transferred, heat activated adhesive layer could strongly be bonding to many types of fabrics.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl meets or exceeds the following specifications which were classified by standards as "Separate Performance Retroreflective Material".

• Retro-reflectivity (initial): ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471
• OEKO-TEX 100: Product Class II
• Abrasion: 5000 cycles (EN 530 Method 2)
• Flexing: 7500 cycles (ISO 7854 Method A) 
• Cold Fold: -20° (ISO 4675) 
• Temperature Variation: 50 hours @ 50 °C and 20 hours @ -30 °C
• Wet Reflectivity: ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, EN ISO 20471 

While use of V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl enhances visibility, no reflective material can guarantee absolute visibility, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Performance will vary depending upon actual use, exposure conditions and maintenance. 

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. For lamination operations, customers should periodically check their equipment to ensure that the temperature set point matches the platen or roll temperature and that the temperature is uniform across the lamination area.

Item No.: TF-IW607550

TF: Transfer Film (Iron-On Heat Transfer Reflective Film)

IW: Industrial Wash (Application, Dedication)

607550: 60 Industrial Wash Cycles at 75 °C (Tested to ISO 15797), 50 Dry-Cleaning Cycles (Tested to ISO 3175)

The coefficient of retro reflection (R_A, in cd/lux/m²) is measured by methods based on either of the following retro-reflective intensity testing.

Procedures:

ASTM E809-02 and E810-03 (R_A)

CIE 54.2:2001 (R’)

Retro reflective performance data was generated by RoadVista 932 and is based on testing new product.

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

It is important to note that use, wear, laundering, and environmental conditions will affect performance.

Handling Precautions

• V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Heat Transfer Reflective Film/Vinyl contains an aluminum layer as part of their construction. Blemishing of this aluminum layer can occur if the PET film carrier is removed and the front surface of the product has direct contact from hands during application and is then exposed to hot and humid conditions, greater than 26.7 ^oC (80 ^oF) and greater than 70% relative humidity, for a period of weeks. These blemishes do not affect performance of the product.
• V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Heat Transfer Reflective Film/Vinyl may not be compatible with some polyvinyl chloride (PVC, vinyl) film, especially those containing phosphate plasticizers. It is possible that some plasticizers may be able to migrate into the reflective material, making the reflective surface soft and sticky. We recommend that substrates always tested prior to production to ensure that they meet your specific needs.
• Fabric finished with dyes containing sulfur compounds should not be used with V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl. Exposure to sulfur compounds in dyes or in the environment will darken the retro-reflective material and may effect retro-reflectivity.

Prepare For Heat Transfer (Heat Lamination)

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material -  Heat Transfer Reflective Film/Vinyl are recommended to follow below info to set up the settings on laminating equipments

• Lamination Temperature: 130-150 ^oC
• Dwell Time (seconds): 10-20
• Line Pressure Firm: 30-40 psi

Above settings should be adjusted according to the pre-production testing results.

We also recommend below operations for mass production.

1. Work on a flat surface where uniform heat and pressure can be applied. Avoid applying film over seams and stitches.
2. Remove adhesive side line (if that product has one), exposing dry adhesive. Do not remove reflective side liner.
3. Place V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Heat Transfer Reflective Film/Vinyl on substrate with the adhesive side down and apply heat and pressure as described in the table below. Place a non-stick slip sheet between the platen and laminating surface to prevent any excess adhesive transfer contamination.
4. Allow application to cool to room temperature before removing the liner covering the reflective side (if that product has one). Place application on a flat surface and remove the liner by lifting one corner and pulling (about 45^o angle) in a continuous, smooth manner.

Additional Precautions for Heat Lamination

• Do not exceed lamination temperature listed above as the PET liner may be melt and become difficult to remove. If high temperatures are required for bond durability, follow lamination steps 1-3 using recommended temperature, remove PET liner, and then laminate again at the higher temperature (using a non-stick slip sheet to protect reflective surface).
• The lamination temperature, time and pressure listed above should be used as a guide. Each substrate and reflective film combination should be tested to determine the best set of conditions that will meet customer requirements.
• Other lamination method, such as roll to roll, heat fusing and HF welding may also be used. The proper temperature, time and pressure conditions must be tested for each fabric to assure adequate adhesion and physical performance.
• Many fabric can be used as lamination substrate; however, some substrate such as nylons and fabrics treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish are difficult to adhere to.
• V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Fabric is recommended for sewing on these fabric. If V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Transfer Film/Vinyl is desired, then continuous testing should be done to ensure acceptable adhesion is maintained as input materials may vary.
• The reflective surface of V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material can be difficult to adhere to and caution is required when applying other material to it. If you are laminating a V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Transfer Film/Vinyl to the surface of other V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material, then testing is recommended to ensure the adhesion meets the customer's specifications. It's also recommended that continuous testing should be done to ensure acceptable is maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Industrial laundering means regularly washing large amounts of clothing in a relatively short amount of time, with large machines (>25 kg loads), aggressive detergent chemistry (pH10.5-12), and high wash temperatures (up to 85^oC, 185^oF).

Garment finishing (tumble dry or tunnel finish) can limit garment life and should be considered as part of the cleaning process. Using harsher cleaning condition than those recommended may significantly reduce product performance.

Washing

• Wash chemistry: Do not use detergents that contain free sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
• Maximum wash temperature: 75 °C (165 °F)
• Break/suds cycles: less than 15 minutes total

Drying

• Tunnel dry: Maximum inlet temperature 120 °C (250 °F)
  • For some items, maximum temperature could be as high as 155 °C 
• Tumble dry: Maximum exhaust temperature 90 °C (195 °F)

Special Remarks for Industrial Wash (Industrial Laundry)

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Tape should be properly transferred to clothing, and bonding with clothing strongly. Improperly application handling may result in heat transfer film/tape falling away from clothing during daily use or cleaning procedure, especially in industrial wash cleaning operation.

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  ecommendations, as well as implement continuous testing throughout their production and on their finished garments that reflects their garment needs.

For lamination operations, customers should periodically check their equipment to ensure that the temperature set point matches the platen or roll temperature and that the temperature is uniform across the lamination area.

ISO 15797 Textiles - Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Tape were tested to ISO 15797, and classified into several quality levels according to their test results. The higher industrial wash cycles means longer time of durability when retro-reflective tape is sewn on or ironed on to safety garment.

Safety garments producers could choose the proper quality level of retro-reflective tape for sewing on their garments for specific purposes, such as, brand up-lifting, input cost cutting, quality level improving , extra value adding, ......

The industrial cleaning of protective clothing is very different from domestic or small commercial cleaning. The scale, the use of special washing and drying equipment and the use of special detergents all have a different effect on clothing and textiles.

The effects which occur as a result of the cleaning are dependent on the type of clothing, the fabric composition and the selected washing and drying process.

For different types of protective clothing, the following remarks are important but always follow the cleaning instructions of the manufacturer.

Clothing made from predominantly cotton

In many cases protective clothing are flame retardant products e.g. comply with EN ISO 11611 or 11612. These predominantly cotton clothing features a washable flame resistant finish.

In general, for the washing and drying of clothing made from predominantly cotton, the following applies:

• Do not "over dry" the clothing. This may lead to excessive shrinkage.
• The maximum number of washes is sometimes indicated in the care label and or the user instruction. If this is not specified then the clothing is tested to five times washing In practice the clothing will last longer but this must be sought from the supplier or manufacturer.

High visibility clothing

Protective clothing that complies with EN ISO 20471 has fluorescent fabric and retroreflective stiping. In general, for the washing and drying of these garments the following applies:

• Do not wash together with other (dark) coloured garments due to potential colour bleeding on the fluorescent colour.
• Never bleach or wash with white wash detergents (containing optical white).
• Irremovable soilling can reduce visibility.
• Excessive mechanical washing action can promote wear of the retroreflective striping.

Protective clothing against splashes of liquid chemicals

This clothing is usually characterized by that the protective properties are obtained by applying a fluorcarbon finish. These finishes are in some extent washable. Nevertheless, it is advisable to restore the finish after every washing cycle.
In general, for the washing and drying of this type of clothing the following applies:

• Use for washing an anionic detergent. (Non-ionic detergents have better washing action but are more difficult to remove in the rinsing process. Not removed detergent impede the water repellency action).
• After each washing cycle, apply a suitable fluorcarbon product to restore the repellency.
• Dry at sufficiently high temperature to activate the fluorcarbon finish but avoid excessive shrinkage.
• Check the effectiveness of the post-treatment at regular intervals.

Parkas and other multi-layer clothing

Characteristic for this type of garment is that they often contain a water vapour-permeable layer. However, this layer is also watertight and provided with tape on the seams.

This kind of clothing can be washed best in an open-end machine where special attention is needed to the dewatering (spin drying). This must be done in a way that this layer will not be damaged.

Multinorm clothing

Because multinorm clothing combines many of the above-mentioned types, to determine the most suitable industrial laundry process, all of the above mentioned recommendations will apply.

Labelling regarding the industrial laundry and drying of workwear and protective wear

ISO 30023 shows how industrial washable clothing can be labeled so that it is clear to the industrial laundry what washing and drying process is applicable.

The numbers 1 to 8 represent the number of the washing and drying procedures as specified in ISO 15797.
Furthermore, two symbols can be used which indicate whether the clothing can be dried in a tunnel finisher, or a drum dryer. If not applicable, this symbol is omitted from the label.

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. The temperature of the material 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.

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.

V-REFLEX^TM Reflective Material - Reflective Heat Transfer Film/Vinyl should be properly transferred to clothing, and bonding with clothing strongly. Improperly application handling may result in heat transfer film/tape falling away from clothing during daily use or cleaning procedure, especially in industrial wash cleaning operation.

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  ecommendations, as well as implement continuous testing throughout their production and on their finished garments that reflects their garment needs.

For lamination operations, customers should periodically check their equipment to ensure that the temperature set point matches the platen or roll temperature and that the temperature is uniform across the lamination area.

Specific Safety Information

Various environmental factors, like line of sight, rain, fog, smoke, dust and visual noise can influence retroreflectivity.

• The reflective intentsity of retro-reflective tape can also be diminished in extreme weather conditions.
• Fog, mist, smoke and dust can scatter the light from headlights, the wearer must be aware that detection distance will be severely reduced.
• Visual noise (contrast variations in the visual field) decreases the contrast of the reflective material with the background and affects the visibility in low-light conditions.  

Maintenance Misuse

• No harsh mechanical treatment, e.g. abrasion with wire brushes or sand paper.
• No uniform coating or spraying of oils, protective waxes, inks or paint.
• No application of products such as leather spray or shoe shine.   

Product Storage

• Store in a cool, dry area and use within 1 year of receipt.
• Rolls should be stored in their original cartons, whilst partially used rolls should be returned to their carton or suspended horizontally from the core via a rod or pipe.
• Cut sheets should be stored flat.