{"title":"Industrial Washing Tape","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"industrial-washing-reflective-tape","title":"Industrial Washing Reflective Tape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflective tape construction intended for repeated laundering. Laundering test basis, width and unit pricing are confirmed on quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo codes are issued under this listing, RS-F-IW-01 and RS-F-IW-02. The laundering basis is quoted per order because the cycle - temperature, chemistry and mechanical action - is what the build is tested against, and a cycle count without it does not carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial washing is a different test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic and industrial laundering differ in temperature, chemistry and mechanical action, and a tape rated for home washes is not automatically rated for a commercial laundry. State the actual cycle you will run: the adhesive changes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-F-IW-01 \/ RS-F-IW-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflective tape, slit to finished width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecified per order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecified per order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlit to order - state the finished width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaundering basis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuoted per order - state the cycle you run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirmed per order, with the test method named\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkwear and uniforms that go through commercial laundering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkwear and uniform programmes that launder centrally: rental and managed-uniform services, industrial laundry contracts, and garments where the reflective trim has to survive the same cycle count as the shell fabric. Also specified where a home-wash rating alone is not enough evidence for the buyer's own quality file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured coefficient and test method:\u003c\/strong\u003e a figure without its method is not comparable between suppliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial - the adhesive changes with the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate or shell fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e send it, so the bond can be matched rather than assumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth and slitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e state the finished width, since slitting changes the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo single retroreflective figure is quoted for this build, and a number without its test method and wash cycle would not be comparable anyway. Confirm the measured value for the grade you order, on the substrate you order it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the finished article has to carry an EN ISO 20471 or ANSI\/ISEA 107 claim, say so before the order: the grade and the evidence are chosen together, and changing either afterwards means a new build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-quality-grey-reflective-tape\"\u003eHigh Quality Grey Reflective Tape\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-quality-silver-reflective-tape\"\u003eSuper Quality Silver Reflective Tape\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-materials\"\u003eReflective Materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 swatches are free so your team can check colour and hand feel before committing. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-F-IW-01","offer_id":67726849114299,"sku":"RS-F-IW-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RS-F-IW-02","offer_id":67738784432315,"sku":"RS-F-IW-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/A5da73b18745d4b58b12e06e58f530444L.webp?v=1792226242"},{"product_id":"sew-on-industrial-wash-reflective-tape","title":"Sew-On Industrial Wash Reflective Tape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver glass-bead reflective tape built on a 100% polyester backing for garments that go through industrial laundering rather than home washing. The tape is sewn into the garment, so the join survives the wash cycle without a heat-press bond to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it suits industrial laundry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 50 industrial wash cycles at ISO 15797, 75 °C with 90 °C tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver glass-bead face at over 420 cd\/(lx·m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester backing holds its width through repeated washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlit from 1 cm to 140 cm to match the trim width on the pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecified for EN ISO 20471 and ANSI\/ISEA 107 programmes, with test documentation confirmed per order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-F-IW-03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;420 cd\/(lx·m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles, ISO 15797 at 75 °C with 90 °C tumble dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSew-on trim for workwear, uniforms and FR garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo constraints at once\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew-on construction removes the adhesion problem; industrial washing then tests the face and the yarn rather than the bond. Confirm the cycle count and the temperature, because those decide which grade survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured coefficient and test method:\u003c\/strong\u003e a figure without its method is not comparable between suppliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial - the adhesive changes with the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate or shell fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e send it, so the bond can be matched rather than assumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth and slitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e state the finished width, since slitting changes the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver glass-bead face is stated at over 420 cd\/(lx·m²), which clears the 330 cd\/(lx·m²) floor that EN ISO 20471 sets for retroreflective material. Clearing the figure is not the same as holding the claim: the standard also fixes minimum areas and placement, and the assessment is made on the finished garment. Confirm that the 420 figure applies to the material as supplied, at the wash cycle you will specify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the finished article has to carry an EN ISO 20471 or ANSI\/ISEA 107 claim, say so before the order: the grade and the evidence are chosen together, and changing either afterwards means a new build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/high-quality-grey-reflective-tape\"\u003eHigh Quality Grey Reflective Tape\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-quality-silver-reflective-tape\"\u003eSuper Quality Silver Reflective Tape\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-materials\"\u003eReflective Materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 swatches are free so your team can check colour and hand feel before committing. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-F-IW-03","offer_id":67741887889595,"sku":"RS-F-IW-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/iw-sew-on.png?v=1792334245"},{"product_id":"industrial-wash-flame-retardant-reflective-fabric","title":"Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Fabric","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver glass-bead reflective fabric on a flame retardant base, for garments that have to stay visible and stay FR at the same time. Two bases are available: 100% cotton for cotton FR clothing, and aramid for garments that see the highest heat and the most aggressive laundering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it suits industrial laundry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 50 industrial wash cycles at ISO 15797, 75 °C with 90 °C tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver glass-bead face at over 420 cd\/(lx·m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton and aramid bases, so the trim matches the garment base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlit from 1 cm to 140 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecified for EN ISO 20471, ANSI\/ISEA 107 and NFPA 2112 programmes, with test documentation confirmed per order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-F-IW-05 (cotton) \/ RS-F-IW-06 (aramid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% cotton or aramid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;420 cd\/(lx·m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles, ISO 15797 at 75 °C with 90 °C tumble dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome washing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;50 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSew-on trim for FR clothing, firefighter and utility uniforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo properties, two sets of evidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial-wash durability and flame retardancy are independent properties with separate evidence, and a fabric can hold one without the other. Ask for both, and state the laundry cycle the durability claim refers to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflectivity class:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm the grade against your target rather than the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth and slitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to full roll width, or slit to trim width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e sewn or heat applied - choose one process and keep it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e domestic or industrial, stated up front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver glass-bead face is stated at over 420 cd\/(lx·m²), which clears the 330 cd\/(lx·m²) floor that EN ISO 20471 sets for retroreflective material. Flame retardancy is a separate property with its own standard and its own test report; passing one does not imply the other. Confirm both documents against the same batch, and confirm that the 420 figure holds after the wash cycle you specify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the finished article has to carry an EN ISO 20471 or ANSI\/ISEA 107 claim, say so before the order: the grade and the evidence are chosen together, and changing either afterwards means a new build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated builds: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/colour-reflective-fabric-fluoro-yellow\"\u003eColour Reflective Fabric — Fluorescent Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e. Overview at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-materials\"\u003eReflective Materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 swatches are free so your team can check colour and hand feel before committing. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-F-IW-05","offer_id":67741891690683,"sku":"RS-F-IW-05","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RS-F-IW-06","offer_id":67741899325627,"sku":"RS-F-IW-06","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/iw-fr-silver.png?v=1792334340"}],"url":"https:\/\/reflexstrip.com\/collections\/industrial-washing-tape.oembed","provider":"Reflexstrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}