In the dark, the hazard level on the roadway increases significantly. You can protect yourself from injuries by becoming more visible to drivers. Jackets made of reflective fabric, clothing ribbons are suitable for this purpose. In this article, attention will be paid specifically to the tape, since this reflective element is used most often.
Tape
Such an accessory is needed for people who are fond of cycling, as well as for those who often stroll through low-lit areas or outside the city. Such a tape glows in the dark, so it will be much easier to notice a person on the roadway. Reflective tape is also called "reflective".
It is made of textile with a special coating or polymer.
Benefits
Textile tape can be of various colors. It gives brightness to objects in the dark and has the following characteristics:
- high strength;
- durability;
- fire resistance;
- frost resistance.
In addition, she is not afraid of ultraviolet, moisture, high temperatures. The tape also has a low cost.
Such tapes can have different light reflectance: the larger the indicator, the higher its reflectivity. Despite the low price, the quality of these elements is always on top.
Application
We use tapes made of reflective fabric for special clothing, for children's backpacks, and sports equipment. Also often these bands are used in the uniform of railwaymen and medical workers. In a word, this type of tape is sewn onto clothes for representatives of those professions whose occupation is associated with working on the street at night.
There is also a self-adhesive tape, which is very convenient to use, because it can be fastened as well as quickly removed. In addition, from her there are no traces on things. Then the tape can be reattached, but in this case you will have to use glue. Most often, such tapes are used in industry, and recently they are used by scooters, skaters and parkour.
Types of tapes
The most common ribbon colors include: white, red, yellow. Before buying a reflective element, you should decide what kind of tape is needed. They can be from various materials: synthetic, cotton, combined and so on.
For clothes, there is another type of tape made of PVC. Such tapes are distinguished by a high coefficient of retroreflection, and in the dark they glow much brighter.
There are tapes with the function of thermal transfer, which are also easy to apply: with the help of a press or iron, these elements are easily transferred to the fabric.
Caring parents, trying to protect their child, acquire special ribbons for children, which are attached to the back, sleeves or chest of jackets. Often manufacturers offer not plain ribbons, but with bright and interesting prints. They combine in themselves, therefore, originality, functionality and beauty.
You should pay attention to reflective stickers in the warm season. They are attached to backpacks, shoes and T-shirts.
In addition, adults and children can wear bracelets with a reflective effect. They are products made of fabric or metal. Self-locking options are suitable for young children.
Determining the quality of the tape
It is imperative to pay attention to the quality of the purchased product from reflective fabric. The material from which the tape is made must be smooth, free from scratches and cracks. An important factor is also the flexibility of the tape. Otherwise, if it does not bend, then it may simply crack at the bend.
Experts recommend wearing tapes of reflective fabric in the dark, as well as in foggy or rainy weather.