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Reflective safety tape for workwear

Product benefits include:· Approved to EN471:2003 + A1:2007 Level 2· Heat applied tape· Ideal for high visibility rainwear· Glass bead construction· Washing*: 25 cycles at 60° C · Colour: Available in silver· Roll sizes: 50mm x 200m, and 1m x 50m· Packed with 6 rolls (50mm width) per box· 56 boxes per pallet. Sold in full boxes only

*) as per ISO 6330:2000, Method 2A

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GP025 HAReflexite®

EN471

Approved

Application Instructions

Reflexite® GP025

EN471 High Visibility Warning Clothing application

Publication EU-APP-20 Aug 2009

© 2011, ORAFOL Europe GmbH Page 1 of 3

ORAFOL Europe GmbH, Reflective Solutions Ireland

Unit 5, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford, Ireland Tel. +353 51 359400 · Fax +353 51 359459

[email protected] · www.orafol.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

Reflexite® GP025 reflective garment tape is a tough, flexible tape. The tape is designed to be heat applied to suitable

background fabrics for use on EN471 High Visibility Garments. Finished garments should read 450 SIA brightness at 0.2o

Observation angle / 5o

Entrance angle.

Reflexite® GP025 should be applied using the recommedations below, however converters are also advised to determine

which configuration best suits their substrate based on their individual equiment. These conditions will vary depending on the

type of equipment, age, model etc & should be evauated accordingly to select the best processing condtions. It is strongly

recommended to test Reflexite® GP025 on the actual substrate before commencing production.

The below guidelines are for continous heat press and stationary press lamination and are recommedations only.

PREPARATION It is important to ensure the equipment being used can apply uniform heat & pressure during the lamination process. Ensure

that the temperatures in each zone of the press are uniform across the width of the press. A handheld infrared thermometer is

recommended when setting up to compare settings with actual conditions in the heat press. A tachometer is also recommended

for setting the correct belt speed.

As there can be great variability in the fabrics produced, variability in chemical treatments used on fabrics, and variability in the

fusing methods and equipment, it is important that these parameters are evaluated for each application, and it remains the

responsibility of the user to test the specific fabric to be sure that the adhesion of Reflexite® GP025 is satisfactory.

LAMINATION

3. For best performance tape corners should

be configured on the garment to allow them

to be sealed into a seam.

Fabric Substrate Temperature Time Pressure

PVC Coated 145 OC 17 sec 1 Bar

PU Coated 145 OC 17 sec 1 Bar

Polycotton Blends 170 OC 17 sec 1 Bar

Table 1 – Operating Settings for a Continuous Heat Press

FabricSubstrate Temperature Time Pressure*

PVC Coated 150 oC 24 sec 0.5 Bar

PU Coated 150 oC 24 sec 0.5 Bar

Lightweight Polycotton Blend

150 oC 24 sec 0.5 Bar

Heavyweight Polycotton Blend

180 oC 24 sec 0.5 Bar

Table 2 – Operating Settings for a Stationary Heat Press

* = Pressure measured over entire press area

These are recommendations for selected fabrics. Other fabrics

are possible and need to be evaluated.

2. It is necessary to determine if the chosen

substrate will shrink at the above

temperatures. To do this place a sample of

the fabric on a flat table & mark a 100mm x

100mm square on the fabric using a

permeant marker/pen. Pass the sample

through the press. Allow to cool & meaure

the % reduction in size, if the % reduction

is greater than 3% in either direction then

the substrate will need to be pre-shrunk in

advance of applying the reflective tape.

1. Pre-Heat the press to the settings in Table

1 or Table 2 depending on substrate type

and type of press. The temperature

settings in Table 1 and 2 are equipment

set points. Best performance is achieved

by controlling tape exit temperatures

(typically 10o

C below the equipment

temperature)


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LAMINATION

4. GP025 is provided with a protective liner

on both sides of the tape. The Adhesive

side (blue PE) liner must be removed

prior to fabric lamination. The reflective

side (white opaque PET) liner should be

left on until after lamination is complete.

In cases where more heat is required to

properly laminate to a given fabric both

liners may be removed in avance;

however, tape non-uniformities may

result.

5. Place the tape with the adhesive side

facing the substrate. Do not stretch the

tape as it is being applied. For best results

ensure that the temperature and pressure

are uniform across the width and through

out the length of the press.

6. Allow the protective liner to cool to room

temperature before stripping the liner, to

remove lift the protective liner at one edge

& separate from the reflective surface by

gently pulling back onto itself.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE

All Reflexite® and ORALITE® products are subject to careful quality control throughout the manufacturing process and are warranted to be of merchantable quality and free from manufacturing defects. Published information concerning Reflexite® and ORALITE® products is based upon research which the Company believes to be reliable although such information does not constitute a warranty. Because of the variety of uses of Reflexite and ORALITE® products and the continuing development of new applications, the purchaser should carefully consider the suitability and performance of the product for each intended use, and the purchaser shall assume all risks regarding such use. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Reflexite® is a registered trademark of ORAFOL Europe GmbH.

RECOMMENDED CARE SYMBOLS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. All candidate fabrics should be tested for adhesion and washability. Chemical fabric treatments, such as water

repellent and water proof finishes, may contain silicone paraffin, fluorocarbon resin, or other material that may

strongly influence the level of adhesion to the fabric and the lamination conditions. Since each lot of fabric has

variation in construction and the amount of finishes applied, ORAFOL Reflective Solutions Ireland makes no

warranty that the end product will be suitable for its projected use, or that the subsequent lots will perform in an

identical manner. Allow 24 hours for curing after fusing before conducting any tests.

2. Other lamination methods can be used, in each instance the proper temperature, time & pressure settings must

be tested for each fabric to ensure adequate adhesion. Do not HF weld through this tape

Technical Bulletin

Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape For application to EN471:2003 High Visibility garments

Publication EU-300-33 Oct 2009


Bulletin # 300-33




Product

Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape is a glass bead tape

designed for heat application onto e.g. professional high visibility rain wear. Reflexite

® GP025 Garment Tape exceeds the minimum

reflectivity requirements of EN471 Level 2.

Construction

Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape is composed of wide-

angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to a heat activated polyurethane adhesive. The adhesive is protected by a plastic liner and the reflective side is protected by a paper liner.

Colour

Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape is available in silver

(daytime appearance) with a white reflected color.

Reflectivity

Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape exceeds the minimum

reflectivity requirements of EN471 Level 2, when tested at e = 0° or e = 90° in accordance with the procedures in EN471. Minimum coefficients of retroreflection are shown in Table I.

Machine Washing

ISO 6330:2000, Method 2A – 25 washes at 60°C

Dry Cleaning

Do not dry clean.


Reflexite® GP025 Garment Tape is of a single layer

construction with a heat activated polyurethane adhesive backing. The protective plastic liner must be removed from the adhesive side prior to heat application. Reference “Reflexite

® GP025 Garment Tape

Application Instructions” for additional information.

Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry area and use within one year of receipt.

Table 1 Coefficient of Retroreflection * (R’ or RA)

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 (130’) 10 7 5 4

*The coefficient of retroreflection (R’ or RA) has units of cd/lux/m2

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All Reflexite® and ORALITE® products are subject to careful quality control throughout the manufacturing process and are warranted to be of merchantable quality and free from manufacturing defects. Published information concerning Reflexite® and ORALITE® products is based upon research which the Company believes to be reliable although such information does not constitute a warranty. Because of the variety of uses of Reflexite and ORALITE® products and the continuing development of new applications, the purchaser should carefully consider the suitability and performance of the product for each intended use, and the purchaser shall assume all risks regarding such use. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Reflexite® is a registered trademark of ORAFOL Europe GmbH.

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