As a key equipment to improve the safety of nighttime work and outdoor activities, the choice of the main material of reflective vests is crucial to their performance. Reflective vests usually use high-strength synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, combined with advanced reflective materials, such as glass microbead reflective film and microprismatic reflective film. The selection of these materials is not only based on their excellent physical and chemical properties, but also on their excellent performance in practical applications.
The combination of polyester and nylon makes the reflective vest extremely strong and wear-resistant, able to withstand long-term stretching and friction, reduce the risk of tearing and damage, and thus ensure the stability and reliability of the reflective vest in various harsh environments. These synthetic fibers also have good air permeability and moisture absorption, can efficiently wick sweat, keep the wearer dry and comfortable when working or exercising outdoors, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing fatigue.
Reflective materials are the core of reflective vests, and their performance directly affects the wearer's visibility in low-light environments. Glass microbead reflective film reflects the incident light back at a higher angle through the principle of refraction and reflection of light, forming a significant reflective effect. The material has a relatively low cost, significant reflective effect, and is easy to process. It is widely used in traffic signs, warning signs, reflective vests and other fields. In reflective vests, glass bead reflective film can form eye-catching reflective strips to ensure that the wearer can be identified in time at night or in low-light environments.
Microprismatic reflective film is a more advanced reflective material that uses the refraction and focusing principles of microprisms to reflect the incident light back at a narrower angle to form a more concentrated and brighter reflective effect. Compared with glass bead reflective film, microprismatic reflective film has a longer reflective distance and higher brightness, which can attract the attention of others at a longer distance. In the design of reflective vests, microprismatic reflective film is usually used to make more eye-catching reflective patterns or logos, thereby further improving the safety of the wearer.