REFLECTION PROTECTION™ – Specialty Materials

Safety Silver for Cotton RF-9505

fabrics

RF-9501
Nylon and other heat-sensitive fabrics

RF-9505
Cotton and cotton-blended fabrics

Excluding Nylon

sizing

Available Widths (in.):
19” only

Available Lengths (ft.):
15’, 30’, 45’, 60’, 75’, 90’, & 162’ rolls

thickness

RF-9501
6.2 mils/155 microns

RF-9505
5.6 mils/140 microns

• Used for nighttime visibility
• Gives a max reflectivity of 675 candelas/lux/square meter
• Certified safety reflective colors
• Made with very small glass beads in a layer of polyester film

Use Reflection Protection™ for nighttime visibility and brilliance in the spotlight!

Reflection Protection™ films consist of very small glass beads embedded in a layer of polyester film to reflect almost all the light that shines on them.

Reflection Protection™ is available in Certified Safety Reflective Colors, our Safety Silver collection. Safety Silver retro-reflective film produces a maximum reflectivity of 675 candela/lux/meter. This product does not have a sticky carrier.

Use Safety Silver for garments and other products used by police, firefighters, EMS, postal workers, traffic control, parking, utility, road, construction, security personnel, runners, bicyclists and motorbikers, among others.

LASER compatible

Application Instructions

IT'S BEST TO TEST!

If you’re using this product for the first time or trying a new garment, it’s always best to test on an inconspicuous area or spare garment before applying final production.

CUTTING
REMOVE the heat liner before plotting. 60° Blade with slow cutting speed.

MIRRORING
Cut this material into a mirror image.

TEMPERATURE
9501: 320°F
9505: 250-275°F

PRESSURE
Firm Pressure

TIMING
Prepress garment for 5 seconds, then press design for 3-5 seconds.

PEELING
RF-9501: Carefully peel warm, cover with a PTFE sheet, and re-press for 10-15 seconds 3205°F. Let cool, then remove the PTFE sheet.
RF-9505: Carefully peel cold, cover with a PTFE sheet, and re-press for 10-15 seconds.

WASHING
RF-9501: Wash inside-out, warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low heat. Suitable for dry-cleaning.
RF-9505: Hot water. Suitable for dry-cleaning.

LAYERABLE?
Top layer only

Tech Info

Tech PDF includes product thickness, roll sizing, and other technical information

Safety Silver for Nylon

Safety Silver for Cotton

Cut Settings

PLEASE NOTE: Every blade and machine is a little bit different- always remember to test cut! These cut settings are a starting point to be adjusted to your blade and machine.