Comprehensive Analysis of Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
2024-11-28
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As a professional manufacturer of reflective tape for clothing, the flame retardant reflective tape we produce not only has efficient reflective performance, but also has excellent flame retardant properties. This dual function makes it widely used in environments with high safety requirements.
Working principle of flame retardant reflective tape
Flame retardant reflective tape combines reflective microprism or glass microbead technology with flame retardant substrate. Through the retro-reflection effect of light, the light is reflected back when the incident angle and reflection angle are similar. The flame retardant performance comes from the flame retardant properties of the substrate itself or the added flame retardant, which enables it to effectively inhibit combustion and self-extinguish in high temperature environments.
Core composition:
- Reflective layer: composed of high-refractive index glass microbeads or microprisms, and the reflective effect is enhanced by surface aluminization technology.
- Flame retardant substrate: natural flame retardant fibers such as aramid and cotton, or fabrics treated with special coatings, meet flame retardant standards.
- Adhesive layer: high temperature resistant adhesive is used to ensure stable adhesion in high temperature environments.
Process characteristics
Material selection
- Base material: mainly uses natural flame retardant materials such as aramid fiber and 100% cotton fabric, which is both environmentally friendly and safe.
- Reflective material: Use high-reflectivity microbeads or microprisms, and the reflectivity can reach 500 cd/(lx·m²).
Multi-layer composite technology
- Use a multi-layer coating process to composite the reflective layer, flame retardant layer and adhesive layer layer by layer to ensure the balance of reflective performance and flame retardant performance.
Durability treatment
- The tape is specially coated and has properties such as water resistance, industrial cleaning resistance, and dry cleaning resistance, and can be used for a long time without affecting performance.
Production process
Base material preparation
- Select flame retardant fabrics that meet the standards, such as aramid or flame retardant cotton, and pre-treat them.
Reflective coating
- Use glass microbeads or microprisms evenly on the surface of the base material to ensure uniform and consistent reflective effect.
Flame retardant coating treatment
- Coat or impregnate the surface of the base material with flame retardant to enhance flame retardant properties.
Lamination and bonding
- The reflective layer is firmly bonded to the flame-retardant substrate through hot pressing technology.
Cutting and inspection
- Slicing is carried out according to customer needs, and multiple tests on reflectivity, flame retardancy, and washability are carried out to ensure product quality.
Comparison with other reflective materials
Performance | FR Reflective Tape | Ordinary Reflective Tape | High Visibility Reflective Tape |
Reflective performance | Reflectivity ≥500 cd/(lx·m²) | Reflectivity ≥380 cd/(lx·m²) | Reflectivity ≥400 cd/(lx·m²) |
Flame retardant performance | Complies with NFPA 2112 standard, flame retardant and self-extinguishing | No flame retardant function | No flame retardant function |
Washable performance | Can withstand 50 water washes, 25 industrial washes | Can withstand 20 water washes | Can withstand 40 water washes |
Application environment | High temperature, fire protection, safety protection clothing | Ordinary outdoor clothing | Traffic safety signs |
Environmental certification | OEKO-TEX 100, EN 20471 and other certifications | Some have OEKO certification | Most have EN certification |
Application of flame retardant reflective tape
FR reflective tape is widely used in the following fields due to its excellent safety performance:
Fire fighting and emergency rescue clothing
- Meet NFPA 2112 and other fire safety standards, effectively protecting firefighters in high temperature environments.
High-risk work clothing
- Applied in petrochemical, power maintenance, mining operations and other fields, providing double safety protection.
Military and police equipment
- Used in military and police duty uniforms, enhancing night recognition and ensuring the safety of on-duty personnel.
Outdoor protective equipment
- Applied to reflective vests, protective gloves, tents, shoe materials, etc., to improve the safety of outdoor operations and activities.
Advantages of flame retardant reflective tape
- Outstanding safety performance: It has both reflective and flame-retardant functions to meet the needs of high-risk environments.
- Strong durability: High water resistance and dry cleaning resistance, suitable for workwear that is frequently washed.
- Complete environmental certification: Passed OEKO-TEX 100, EN 20471, ANSI/ISEA 107 and other international certifications, in line with environmental protection and safety requirements.
- Strong customization capabilities: Customized services such as width, color, and reflectivity can be provided according to customer needs to meet diverse needs.
As a professional reflective tape manufacturer, we are committed to providing customers with high-performance flame-retardant reflective tapes to meet various safety protection needs. Welcome to contact us for more product information and technical support.
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