Reflective Piping
MAX, as a specialized reflective accessory factory, specializes in providing high-quality reflective piping for a wide range of industries.
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Reflective piping is a narrow, flexible strip embedded with retro-reflective materials that redirect light back to its source, creating a bright glow in low-light conditions. This product is intended only for sewing on fabrics. It may not heat transfer or stick to any products.
Reflective piping is more than just a safety feature; it is also a design element that allows brands to innovate while protecting the user.
- Material & Construction: The T/C ( Polyester / Cotton) or 100% polyester Reflective strip,100% polyester mesh fabric, and cotton corn. Depending on the needs, select different sizes and reflective power.
- Easy to sew: Use a needle and thread to sew them onto the fabric. This is a simple and convenient operation, and there is no need for professional skills and tools.
- Performance: The silver reflective piping is durable, flexible, elastic, and washable but not easily damaged. It has a more stable performance and can provide long-term decorative and practical function.
- Customization: Available in widths (1.0 cm—2.5 cm), colors (silver, Various fluorescent, or black-and-white), and patterns (stripes, printing logos, or Pattern design).
- Application: These are recommended for safety vests, jackets, or athletic/outdoor wear. Reflective edging fabric strips can add a decorative effect to all kinds of clothing, including clothing, backpacks, hats, home accessories, etc.
High Visibility
Customizable
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Durable Material
Easy Application
Reflective Piping Products
At MAX, we help businesses of all sizes turn their ideas into reality with flexible, customized services.
Regular silver reflective edging piping
- REF: MP0101
- Material: 100% polyester, polyester/cotton.
- Reflectivity: 150-500 cd/lx/m² ( meets EN ISO 20471).
- Color: gray, silver
- Washing: home washing and Industrial washing.
- Applications: It has a large application field, including clothing, backpacks, hats, and outdoor tents that need reflective edge decoration.
Colored reflective piping
- REF: MP0102
- Material: 100% polyester
- Reflectivity: 10–90 cd/lx/m²
- Color: Red, Fluorescent Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Blue, White, etc.
- Width: The recommended size is 1.3 cm x 2.0 cm x 0.2 cm, but we accept custom sizes.
- Washing: home washing
- Applications: Sportswear (cycling jerseys, running shorts). Children’s safety backpacks and school uniforms.
Rainbow reflective piping
- REF: MP0103
- Material: 100% polyester
- Reflectivity: 100–350 cd/lx/m²
- Size: The recommended size is 1.3 cm x 2.0 cm x 0.2 cm, but custom sizes are also available.
- Washing: home washing
- Applications: Fashion apparel (jackets, sneakers, bags, hats...)
High Luster’s elastic reflective piping
- REF: MP0104
- Material: polyester & spandex
- Reflectivity: 330-420 cd/lx/m²
- Color: gray/silver luster’s
- Size: 15–30mm width(customizable)
- Washing: suggest home washing
- Applications: It has unique elasticity, flexible bending, and high softness, and it is recommended to be used on yoga pants, running tights, and sports bras.
Segmented silver reflective piping
- REF: MP0105
- Material: The backing fabric is 100% polyester or a polyester/cotton blend, while the reflective part consists of TPU heat-transfer vinyl.
- Reflectivity: 300-400 cd/lx/m²
- Color: Gray/silver reflection and different colors of backing fabric.
- Washing: Home washing.
- Applications: The bright color and the design of the segmented strip make the piping more dynamic and fashionable.Sewn on daily fashion garments or other items.
Perforated reflective heat transfer film edging
- REF: MP0106
- Material: The backing fabric is 100% polyester or polyester/cotton, and the reflective part is TPU heat-transfer film with a hole design.
- Reflectivity: 300-400 cd/lx/m².
- Color: Gray/silver reflection and different colors of backing fabric.
- Washing: suggest home washing.
- Applications: Innovative hole design, so that heat transfer and a variety of bright garments combination, can bring fashion and different design concepts, it is recommended to apply to the embellishment of fashion clothing.
Grid style reflective heat transfer vinyl piping
- REF: MP0107
- The backing fabric is 100% polyester woven tape, and the reflective part is TPU heat transfer film with a check design.
- Reflectivity: 300-400 cd/lx/m²
- Color: Gray/silver reflection and different colors of backing fabric.
- Washing: suggest home washing.
- Applications: The relatively stiff web-shaped edge piping can be used in tooling and outdoor settings.
Comprehensive Guide to Reflective Piping
Certifications & Quality assurance
Our reflective piping undergoes rigorous testing:
- Certifications: ANSI/ISEA 107, EN ISO 20471, Oeko-Tex100.
- Washability: home wash & industrial wash.
- Variety of styles: Except the simple reflective piping, it also combines the technology of printing and heat transfer.
- Multiple properties: superior reflective effect, elastic, variable size, novel design, material diversity, durability, and comfort. It can also have flame retardant performance, industrial washing performance, etc.
Materials used in reflective trim
Reflective glass bead-embedded piping:
- Traditional retroreflective material with glass microspheres.
- Offers Safety warning applications.
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) & PES :
- Design novel, beautiful, diversified styles, color contrast, leading fashion.
- Ideal for Fashion, sportswear, and children’s clothing.
Hybrid fabrics:
- Combines reflective strips with nylon/polyester webbing for added strength.
- With a certain softness.
- Used in load-bearing gear like backpacks and harnesses.
PVC-based piping:
- Most common: waterproof and cost-effective.
- Used in industrial safety gear and outdoor equipment.
How reflective tape trim works: the science of light
Reflective piping relies on retro-reflection, an optical phenomenon in which light beams are returned directly to their source. Due to this phenomenon, reflective piping trim provides crucial safety features and enhances overall comfort and practicality. It also makes travel safer and more fashionable.
How it works:
The reflective piping trim is to significantly enhance visibility in night time or low-light environments.
Reflective Microprisms/Glass Beads: Its original material is a variety of reflective cloth or a variety of other materials with warning effects.Under the optical principle of reflective microbeads. Using the principle of back reflection.
The special material of reflective piping can reflect light from vehicle headlights or other sources, making the wearer noticeable from a distance.
- Daytime Visibility: Many reflective piping incorporate fluorescent colors (e.g., neon yellow) to stand out in daylight.
- Nighttime Glow: Under low light, the retro-reflective layer activates, creating a bright, attention-grabbing signal.
Customize your reflective piping
Upgrade your products with reflective piping that combines safety, style and innovation. Contact us today for free samples, technical support and competitive pricing!
FAQ's About Reflective Piping
Please consider the following factors:
Environment:
In principle, it can be used in any environment, as long as it can be stitched onto an item.
Material compatibility:
Choose the regular reflective piping, the colored reflective piping, or the Elastic reflective piping for PPE.
Please choose the edge strip with flame retardant performance for Fire clothing, etc..
And the need for creative, non-mainstream style clothes can consider customized edge strips.
Certification Needs:
As accessories for garments or bags, the requirements for the certificate will not be strict because of the DIY nature of accessories.
However, EN ISO 20471 and Oeko-tex100 can be used as a reference.
- Machine wash at 30°C in cold water.
- ISO 6330, 60°> 25 cycles or 60°> 50 cycles.
- Air dry: because the high temperatures in the dryer will cause the reflective layer to delaminate.
Up to 5 years with proper care, even under frequent washing.
Absolutely. The Oeko-tex100 can be used as a reference.
Sewing:
- Use polyester thread.
- Single-stitch edges for longevity.
Applications
Industrial & Safety Gear
Sportswear & Outdoor Apparel
Fashion & Lifestyle
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