Hi-Vis protective clothing according to EN ISO 20471
Protective clothing for visual signalling of the wearer in all possible light conditions during the day (daytime visibility due to fluorescent background material) as well as when illuminated by headlights in the dark (nighttime visibility due to reflective material).
When the days get shorter and it is dark for a long time, a particularly dangerous time begins for workers in road construction: in order to be seen early enough by the drivers of passing cars, they need Hi-Vis protective clothing that offers optimal visibility. People who work, for example, at railway or port facilities, at airports or in waste and disposal operations also depend on such high-visibility warning protective clothing to be able to carry out their activities safely. The EN ISO 20471 standard specifies the requirements that PPE must meet.
Types of reflective tape
BP® uses several different types of reflective tape, which are explained below:
- Glass sphere technology: Thousands of small glass spheres are applied to a textile carrier material and reflect incident light back to the source. Due to the glass ball technology, the strips are relatively light and thin. Nevertheless, they offer excellent reflection values. Segmented reflective strips, which are also based on glass sphere technology, are particularly suitable for stretchable textiles such as shirts.
- Microprism technology: Thousands of small microprisms are applied to PVC and reflect incident light back to the source. These microprisms are particularly resistant to dirt and abrasion because they are protected by another plastic layer. The reflective values in wet and poor weather conditions are particularly good.
- Segmented reflective strips: Segmented reflective strips manufactured on the basis of glass ball technology are glued directly to the fabric. They are therefore very light and are particularly suitable for use on stretchy materials.