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Reflective Fabric

Reflective fabric plays a significant role in safety gear. We often see them at the roadside reflecting light. But do you know its past origin and present appli

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Dec 2026
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Reflective Fabric
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Reflective fabric are soft due to its weaving method and pattern,

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
SoftReflective fabric are soft due to its weaving method and pattern,
Breathable and comfortReflective fabric has a comfy texture and its structure makes it breathable for wearer.
DurableThis material is strong and stays for a long duration.

What is Reflective Fabric

  • Reflexive fabric is woven with hundreds upon millions of tiny glass beads,
  • Owing to these beads light reflect back to their origin,
  • Fabrics treated to reflect light are useful both during the day and at night.
  • Once limited to only grey and silver, we now have a rainbow of reflective fabric colours available. 
Reflective Fabric

History of Reflective Fabric 

  • It was initially designed during the 1940s keeping road safety in mind.
  • For the initial period, 3M reflective fabric have gone common for security purpose,
  • But with time, brands started experimenting with the material and included it in shoes and apparel. 
Reflective Fabric

What makes it stand out

Soft 

Reflective fabric are soft due to its weaving method and pattern,

Breathable and comfort 

Reflective fabric has a comfy texture and its structure makes it breathable for wearer. 

Durable 

This material is strong and stays for a long duration. 

Application and Usage 

Clothing 

Sweater, t-shirts, jackets, protective clothing and pants etc.

Accessories 

Bags, shoes, hats and caps etc.

Home decor 

Interior design and decor.

Care Instruction 

  • Reflective fabric are of strong nature and can be washed often,
  • Dry cleaning method is best to clear off the dirt from the material
  • Use cold water to wash off the stains from the fabric or apparel,
  • You may wash it by hand or use the gentle cycle in the washing machine. 
  • Don't use bleach or softener on your clothes.
Reflective Fabric

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

Reflective fabric are of strong nature and can be washed often,

Reflective fabric are of strong nature and can be washed often,

02

Dry cleaning method is best to clear off the dirt from the material

Dry cleaning method is best to clear off the dirt from the material

03

Use cold water to wash off the stains from the fabric or apparel,

Use cold water to wash off the stains from the fabric or apparel,

04

You may wash it by hand or use the gentle cycle in the washing machine.

You may wash it by hand or use the gentle cycle in the washing machine.

05

Don't use bleach or softener on your clothes.

Don't use bleach or softener on your clothes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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