The 3M™ Scotchlite™ segmented yellow silver yellow reflective transfer film 5697 was developed for safety clothing, such as firefighting garments and flame resistant workwear, requiring a high degree of daytime and night time visibility. The retroreflective part of the trim shines white when illuminated, even if the wearer is at the roadside. The product is characterised by a high degree of heat resistance and outstanding durability during use. 3M's segmented reflective transfer film consists of high performance glass lenses bonded to a flame resistant aramid fabric with a special polymer bonding layer. The reflection values of the silver trim meet ISO 20471 requirements. In addition, the yellow trim ensures daytime conspicuity. Together, they improve the visibility of people during the day and at night. The flame retardant properties of the garment meet EN 469 flammability requirements. It offers good product quality for fire and flameproof protective clothing washed at home. The segmented reflective transfer film with a high degree of wear resistance and durability is easily washable at 60°C at home (50 cycles as per ISO 20471). The reflective transfer film is assimilated through lamination and is thus permanently bonded to the garment without adding bulk. Because of this, it offers improved wear comfort and is also suitable for garments with membranes. The reflective trim has an unusual appearance, thus ensuring a high degree of recognition. It is available in two different widths. Another advantage: Segmentation ensures better comfort and increased breathability. In addition, the retroreflective properties of the material are independent of the grain on the garment and achieve a good impact even when wet. This means good visibility is ensured for many angles of incidence and even in poor weather conditions. The patented glass bead technology of 3M ensures a very textile appearance, making the fabric flexible and light and creating a high degree of wear comfort.
The 3M™ Scotchlite™ brand is known for its high quality. 3M is one of the leading providers of reflective materials worldwide, offering extensive expertise and a wide array of safety solutions. The proven services provided by this multi technology company include customer support in design development and identification of qualified partners, among other things.
- Reflective transfer film helps to enhance the visibility of the wearer at night or in low-light conditions, fluorescent properties help to make material highly visible in daylight, dawn and dusk
- Better wear comfort through segmentation
- Can be used for flameproof protective clothing as per EN 469
- The reflection values of the silver trim meet ISO 20471 requirements and the orange trim ISO 20471 requirements for daytime conspicuity.