What is combined performance retro-reflective tape?
The background fabric must meet a specific level of florescent color. Also it must have a specific amount of surface area. For example a class II vest has to have 775 sq inches. If you cover up the fabric with silver or white tape, or colors that don t meet the same criteria as the fabric, you would have do deduct it from your totals, such as the 775 sq inches. Combined performance tape meets both the requirements for the retro-reflective tape as well as the background material, maximizing the amount of florescence visible on the garment and reducing the possibility of having too few square inches of fabric.
Reflective tape belongs to the class of products of the signal type. Narrow stripes are applied to the surface of objects, increasing their visibility in foggy, cloudy weather, in the dark. The stripes glow brightly when they are exposed to headlights, a street lamp or a flashlight. Due to the ability to reflect the incident light, the tape makes the objects on which it is glued visible. When using reflective strips, safety is increased, and accidents are reduced by 60–90%.
The use of reflective tapes is regulated by many regulatory documents.
