Safe Reflections makes reflective wear for pedestrians
October 13, 2015 - United States Of America
Safe Reflections, a technology leader providing reflective solutions to the occupational safety, military training, and consumer activewear apparel markets, has introduced ReflectYourGear, a new initiative to help ensure outdoor and fitness enthusiasts sharing the road with cars are seen more clearly and from greater distances in dark and in low-light conditions.
Starting with high-quality 3M Scotchlite reflective material, ReflectYourGear reflective material significantly increases drivers’ ability to see runners and cyclists in time to react and avoid an accident.
ReflectYourGear reflective material uses Safe Reflections Brilliant Colour Reflective, which means high-brightness reflective does not need to be conspicuously silver. Available in black, blue, red, bronze and a variety of colours, ReflectYourGear material is discrete on clothing during the day. The material was developed to reflect the light from headlights back towards the driver of a motor vehicle from any angle, greatly increasing the visibility of anyone who wears it, according to a press release.
Chuck Gruber, CEO of Safe Reflections and founder of ReflectYourGear said, “Reflective material has been used in work wear for years to increase the visibility of people who are working near traffic. We must find a way to get this highly effective material on all people who spend time outdoors during low light hours. People just don’t know they should wear it, where they can get it, and how easily it can help them be seen by the driver of a car. That’s why we formed ReflectYourGear, it’s all about educating people on reflective, creating awareness of why they should be wearing it and then getting material into people's hands so they can put it on the garments they own themselves.”
Kevin McGuigan, 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material global business manager said, “With their new adhesive technology and direct to consumer marketing approach runners, cyclists, children and outdoor enthusiasts will now be able to add colourised reflective directly to virtually any garment or accessory making it easier than ever to be visible when walking or exercising during low light hours.”
ReflectYourGear’s self-adhesive reflective material increases peace of mind and confidence that outdoor enthusiasts are doing all they can to reduce the possibility of an accident – whether they’re walking, running or cycling at night. Backpacks, bicycle helmets, messenger bags, dog collars/leashes, warm-up apparel and footwear are all possibilities for enhanced visibility with either iron-on or taped product applications. (GK)