Alicante, ES – JANUARY 10, 2023 – XM SilverLine announced today its XM-6023-TT sew-on reflective tape has been certified by the AITEX lab (ES) to EN 20471 safety standards.
XM-6023TT is our yellow-silver grosgrain Reflective Ribbon with superior retro-reflective performance is best suited for EN 20471 vests, jackets, pants etc.
The certification is another milestone in our development of reflective tapes with enhanced comfort for Workers, First responders and Industrial workers.
EN 20471 certification involved several tests, for retro-reflective performance as new and after different test exposures like Abrasion, Flexing, Folding at cold temperatures, Rainfall, Domestic washing 35 cycles at 60°C, Xenon light.
Now we can say XM-6023TT has reached high level of durability and performance to PASS the certification and go to the clients.
| Certificate of Test | ||
|---|---|---|
| “TAPE XM-6023-TT” According information supplied by the customer: Fabric reference: XM-6023-TT Composition and percentage: 100% Polyester, N/A Polyester 65% and Cotton 35% Tape, Silver Reflective Color: Yellow-Silver Others: 430 | ||
| Complies with the requirements of the standard/s: | ||
| EN ISO 20471:2013+EN ISO 20471:2013+ADM:2016. High visibility clothing. Test methods and requirements | ||
| TEST | RESULTS | |
| Clause 5.1 | Determination of chromatitcity coordinates – As received | x=0.3900 y=0.5410 βmin=0.8000 |
| Determination of chromatitcity coordinates – After 35 washing cycles | x=0.3910 y=0.5410 βmin=0.8300 | |
| Clause 5.2 | Determination of chromatitcity coordinates – After Xenon test exposure | x=0.3790 y=0.5260 βmin=0.9100 |
| Clause 6.1 | Retroreflective performance of new material | PASS |
| Clause 7.4.1 | Retroreflective performance after abrasion | PASS |
| Clause 7.4.2 | Retroreflective performance after flexing | PASS |
| Clause 7.4.3 | Retroreflective performance after folding at cold temperature | PASS |
| Clause 7.4.4 | Retroreflective performance after temperature variation | PASS |
| Clause 7.4.5 | Retroreflective performance after rainfall | PASS |
| Clause 7.5.2 | Retroreflective performance after 35 washing | PASS |
Remark: Eashing instructions according to Standard EN ISO 6330:6012, method 6N and F drying (tumble drying).
The XM-6023-TT reflective tape is designed for road and industrial workers. We do hope our clients appreciate its style and comfort. More information about the tape you can find on XM-6023-TT product page.
