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Optimal visibility, maximum safety!
Since October 1st, 2024, the new French regulations have introduced stricter safety requirements for private security officers, particularly regarding visible and permanent identification markings. These regulations include strict visibility and durability criteria, ensuring that security officers are easily identifiable under all conditions.
This white retro-reflective film is designed for high-performance markings, providing maximum visibility for users, especially in low-light conditions such as at night or in fog.
Reflex White is particularly suited for workwear, safety clothing, private security uniforms, and equipment requiring reflective markings in compliance with current standards. Its performance and compliance with the new regulations make it an essential choice for security professionals and other sectors where visibility is critical.
The film is made from polyurethane, a synthetic material known for its durability and exceptional reflective properties. It is designed to provide optimal visibility in low-light or nighttime conditions.
Reflex White is compatible with a wide range of textiles, including cotton, polyester, acrylic, and other similar fibers. This makes it suitable for various types of safety clothing, including work uniforms, high-visibility jackets, and personal protective equipment.
In summary, Reflex White is the ideal solution for ensuring the safety and visibility of security officers in high-risk environments, while also meeting current regulatory standards.
1. Cutting the Film in Mirror Mode
- Before cutting, set your cutting machine to mirror mode. This step is essential, as the design will be applied in reverse to be correctly oriented once transferred onto the fabric.
- Use a flock blade suitable for cutting heat transfer vinyl, and adjust the blade depth precisely according to the thickness of the material. This ensures a clean cut without damaging the polyester backing.
- Check that the blade setting optimizes precision, especially for fine details in the design. We recommend performing a test cut before starting production.
2. Weeding
- After cutting, proceed with weeding by removing the excess material around the cut design.
- Use specific tools such as a hook or tweezers to weed accurately, ensuring that only the desired design remains on the polyester backing.
- Make sure that the small details of the design are preserved and that all excess material is cleanly removed.
3. Positioning and Transferring the Design onto Fabric
- Place the fabric on the heat press, making sure the surface is clean.
- Position the design (with its polyester backing still in place) on the desired area of the fabric.
- Protect the design with a silicone paper to avoid direct contact between the heat press plate and the polyester film.
- Set the heat press to a temperature of 150°C, apply medium pressure, and press for 15 seconds. The combination of heat, time, and pressure allows the design to adhere well to the fabric.
4. Hot Peel of the Polyester
- Remove the polyester backing when hot, immediately after pressing.
- Slowly peel off the polyester backing, ensuring that the design remains perfectly adhered to the fabric.
Following these steps will result in a professional, durable, and well-applied design on the fabric.
- Strictly follow the care instructions specified on the garment: The specific recommendations for the fabric on which the film has been applied must be observed to ensure its durability.
- Wait 24 hours before the first wash: This allows the film to properly adhere to the fabric and prevents it from peeling or deteriorating prematurely.
- Iron only on the reverse side: To protect the transfer and prevent damage from the direct heat of the iron, it is essential to iron the garment inside out.
- Storage: The film should be stored under optimal conditions—upright, away from direct light and moisture, for a maximum of one year. Improper storage may alter the film’s properties, such as its adhesion or elasticity.
- Washing: The garment can be washed at a maximum temperature of 40°C, and it is recommended to wash it inside out to prevent the transfer from being directly exposed to friction, which could damage it.
- Do not use harsh products: Bleach-based detergents or other aggressive chemicals can deteriorate the film and affect its durability.
- Tumble drying: Tumble drying is permitted, but it is preferable to check the compatibility of the fabric with this drying method.
These recommendations are essential to ensure the quality and longevity of the custom transfer on the fabric.