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Why are reflective threads reflective? Choose reflective and luminous materials, check out Kaitun.

Jun 30,2025

Why are reflective threads reflective? Choose reflective and luminous materials, check out Kaitun.

Retroreflection Principle
Reflective materials are coated with tiny prisms or glass microspheres that reflect incident light back to the light source (such as headlights) along its original path. This characteristic makes them exceptionally bright when illuminated by a light source at night.

Passive Luminescence
It does not emit light itself; it relies on external light sources to reflect visible light.

Characteristics

High reflectivity, wide angle, weather resistance (waterproof, UV resistant, suitable for long-term outdoor use), color stability.


Reflective Tape Applications

Traffic safety: road markings, reflective road studs, license plates.

Personal protection: reflective stripes on firefighter uniforms and traffic police vests (EN ISO 20471 standard).

Aviation and marine: runway markings, reflective tape on life jackets.

Building signage: emergency exit signs, obstacle warnings.

 

All-cotton flame-retardant reflective fabric

It can be used as a warning tape, fixed to cars and bicycles, providing a reflective effect during night riding and running, which is beneficial for personal traffic safety.

 

Reflective Wristband

The reflective wristband has a Velcro effect, can be tied to the wrist, and the tightness can be adjusted, providing a warning effect.

The material is polyester fabric, which is elastic and convenient to use.

 

Outdoor Reflective Vest

Passive warning: Under the illumination of headlights, the reflective stripes can be identified by drivers from 200-500 meters away (ordinary clothing only 30-50 meters).

360° warning: Wrap-around reflective stripe design ensures all-round visibility from front, back, left, and right.

High-contrast color scheme: Uses fluorescent yellow, fluorescent orange, and other bright-colored bases, paired with silver-gray reflective stripes, making it eye-catching both day and night.

Modular design: Reflective stripes can be customized in horizontal, vertical, or cross layouts to cover key areas of the torso (such as shoulders and waist).

 

Reflective Tape Binding Rope Applications

Road traffic: Bright reflection enhances the visibility of athletes at night, reducing the risk of traffic accidents.

Fashion decoration: Colorful reflective tapes can be used for the binding and splicing design of women's and children's clothing, such as the three-dimensional stitching of denim clothing or the contrasting color decoration of down jackets, combining fashion sense and practicality.

Home safety design: Curtain straps and sofa bindings use reflective tapes to provide a faint light source guide in emergencies (such as power outages).

Electronic accessory beautification: Reflective binding ropes on the outer layer of headphone cords and charging cords combine anti-winding function with a cool appearance.

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