{"product_id":"polyester-taffeta-reflective-fabric","title":"Silver Reflective Fabric on Polyester Taffeta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reflective fabric built on a 190T polyester taffeta backing. It is the lowest-cost route to a bright, hard-wearing reflective surface, which is why it is the default for high-volume workwear and safety garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e190T is a coarser weave than a 380T nylon, so the surface is firmer and holds its shape under a seam instead of draping. On a vest or a trouser leg that is an advantage: the panel stays flat, the edges do not curl, and the trim reads as a solid band rather than a soft strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190T polyester taffeta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 330 cd\/(lx·m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 140 cm (55 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, not as soft as outer-shell fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN 20471, ANSI 107, CSA-Z96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are actually buying at this price point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost sits in the backing, not the reflective layer — the same silver chemistry is used across the range. So the question is not whether this reflects less, it is what the cheaper base costs you in handling. A firm taffeta is easier to cut, easier to sew at speed and less prone to distortion in production, which is why it survives as the default on volume programmes. What it will not do is disappear into a premium garment: it feels like workwear, because it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-vis vests and jackets, safety trousers, uniform trim and any programme where cost per square metre matters more than drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the practical choice where the reflective elements are numerous and small — piping, banding, hem strips — because a firm base keeps a narrow strip straight along its whole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget market:\u003c\/strong\u003e this grade lists EN 20471, ANSI 107 and CSA-Z96, so one grade can serve three markets — but confirm the class you need, not just the standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth and slitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 140 cm, or slit to trim width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiffness tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the garment is designed to drape, this base will fight it — consider the nylon taffeta instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e sewn; the firm base takes a high-speed seam well.\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\u003eEN ISO 20471 requires at least 330 cd\/(lx·m²) from the retroreflective material, and the over 330 grade stated here meets that floor. The standard certifies the finished garment, not the fabric — construction, background material, and the area and placement of reflective elements are assessed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this grade lists EN 20471, ANSI 107 and CSA-Z96 together, it is the practical base when one stock has to serve several markets. Confirm the required class and the destination before fixing it, since the three schemes are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a softer, quieter premium hand on the same bright surface, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nylon-taffeta-reflective-fabric\"\u003eSilver Reflective Fabric on Nylon Taffeta\u003c\/a\u003e. For stretch garments, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/four-way-stretch-reflective-fabric\"\u003eFour-Way Stretch Reflective Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e. Garment-level guidance at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reflective-fabric-for-ppe-guide\"\u003eReflective Fabric for PPE\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 measure retroreflection, hand feel and colour before committing. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-F-FB-01","offer_id":67757598671035,"sku":"RS-F-FB-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/fb-01-polyester-taffeta.png?v=1792456177","url":"https:\/\/reflexstrip.com\/products\/polyester-taffeta-reflective-fabric","provider":"Reflexstrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}