{"product_id":"industrial-wash-heat-transfer-reflective-tape","title":"Industrial Wash Reflective Heat Transfer Tape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver glass-bead reflective tape with a hotmelt adhesive, applied by heat press instead of sewing. It removes the stitch line and the needle holes that let water into a garment, which is why it is the usual choice for lightweight workwear and for trims that cross a seam.\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\u003eHotmelt adhesive, applied by heat press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlit from 1 cm to 140 cm\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\u003cp\u003eWash performance of a hotmelt bond depends on the substrate and on the press conditions, so the bond is confirmed on your own fabric before the run starts.\u003c\/p\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-04\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\u003eHotmelt adhesive\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\u003eHeat-press trim for workwear and sportswear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe bond is the weak point, not the face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat-applied tape under industrial laundering fails at the adhesive line before the reflective face degrades. State the cycle, and expect the press parameters to matter as much as the tape grade.\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-04","offer_id":67741891166395,"sku":"RS-F-IW-04","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/iw-heat-transfer.png?v=1792334307","url":"https:\/\/reflexstrip.com\/products\/industrial-wash-heat-transfer-reflective-tape","provider":"Reflexstrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}