What Is Segmented Reflective Heat Transfer Vinyl?

Segmented reflective heat transfer film is an innovative reflective material. By processing the reflective film into a segmented structure with a certain spacing, it achieves a combination of beauty and functionality. This design allows the reflective area and the non-reflective area to be spaced apart, which not only retains the reflective effect, but also improves the breathability and flexibility of clothing or other carriers. It is an important material in the field of modern functional clothing, sports equipment and decoration.

Ysmlite's advanced segmented reflective heat transfer film production process

With technological innovation as the core, Ysmlite uses the following advanced processes to produce segmented reflective heat transfer film:

High-precision laser cutting process
Through precise laser equipment, the reflective film is accurately cut into segmented structures to ensure the consistency of size and spacing.

Seamless hot melt bonding technology
Using high-temperature hot melt bonding technology, the reflective film is firmly attached to the transfer substrate to ensure that the product is durable and not easy to fall off.

Multi-layer composite processing
The layered composite process is used to combine the reflective material and the substrate to make the film body have excellent durability and processing adaptability.

Intelligent production line
The fully automated production line reduces production errors, improves production capacity and stability, and meets large-scale high-quality needs.

Advantages of segmented reflective heat transfer film

Breathability
The interval design improves the breathability of the material, making it suitable for close-fitting clothing and enhancing wearing comfort.

Flexibility
The segmented structure makes the film fit the substrate more closely, enhancing softness and being suitable for complex curved surfaces and elastic fabrics.

Beautiful design
The unique segmented appearance increases the decorative effect and meets the needs of both fashion and functionality.

Excellent reflective performance
Using high-quality reflective materials, it provides a retroreflective coefficient of up to 500cd/(lx·m²) to meet high visibility requirements.

Easy processing
The processing temperature range is wide and it is suitable for a variety of hot pressing equipment and process flows.

Comparison of segmented reflective heat transfer base fabrics: PES and TPU

Substrates not suitable for segmented reflective heat transfer vinyl

Highly hydrophobic materials
For example, for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) substrates, extremely low surface adhesion may cause transfer failure.

Highly elastic silicone substrates
Silicone surfaces are relatively smooth, and highly elastic materials can easily cause the transfer film to peel off or shift.

Rough substrates
Excessively rough fabric surfaces may not be able to fully contact the segmented reflective heat transfer film, affecting adhesion.

How to use segmented reflective heat transfer tape

Preparation

• Make sure the substrate surface is clean and dry, without oil or dust.

Hot press parameters

• Temperature: 150℃~160℃
• Time: 10~15 seconds
• Pressure: 3~4 kg/cm²

Operation process

• Place the segmented reflective heat transfer film on the substrate surface as designed.
• Start the hot press equipment for transfer.
• After cooling, tear off the protective film to complete the transfer.

Application areas

High-visibility safety clothing
Such as traffic command clothing, sanitation worker clothing, construction worker safety clothing, etc., to improve night work safety.

Sportswear
Applied to running and cycling equipment to improve visibility and safety during exercise.

Fashion clothing
Segmented reflective film is widely used in trendy clothing and accessories design due to its unique appearance.

Outdoor equipment

Applied to tents, backpacks, etc. to improve recognition for night use.

Ysmlite is committed to meeting customer needs with high-quality segmented reflective heat transfer films, and providing customers with more innovative and functional reflective solutions by continuously optimizing technology and product lines.