General Description

Lucidus^® reflective material (the 469 R and 533 R series) is a silver industrial wash and flame resistant fabric. The reflective layer is composed of retroflective lenses joined together with a reflective aluminum layer and attached to an extremely durable, non-flammable fabric. Optionally the reflective layer can be based on cotton or polyester fabric.

The Lucidus^® material (the 469 R and 533 R series) was designed especially for high visibility safety clothing, like that used by fire fighters and fireproof work clothing, which must have a high temperature and weather resistance.

Retro-reflective Efficiency

Lucidus^® tape (the 469 R and 533 R series) meets all the requirements of the EN 471 Class 2 norm. The conformity to this norm was affirmed by tests conducted in an independent laboratory and by appropriate certification.
The coefficient of retro-reflection (R_a in cd/lux/m²) is measured according to the procedure defined in CIE publication No. 54.2.

The minimum values of the coefficient of retroreflection measured at an appropriate entrance and observation angle are presented in the table below.

Retro-reflective Efficiency according to the EN 471:2005 norm:

Observation angle	Entrance angle ß1(ß2 = 0)
	5°	20°	30°	40°
12'	20	30	40	40
20'	20	30	40	40

Efficiency and the Conditions of Use

The user should remember that despite the ideal reflective properties of the Lucidus^® material (the 469 R and 533 R series) like all other reflective materials it does not guarantee 100% visibility in adverse weather conditions. In practise the actual retroflective efficiency depends on the conditions of use. Unfavourable atmospheric conditions can essentially lower the retroflective efficiency. For this reason the user should conduct tests of the material to be used to confirm that it meets their expectations as to specific conditions of use.

Physical Properties

In terms of the physical properties the Lucidus^® material (the 469 R and 533 R series) conforms to the norms listed below, therefore it meets or exceeds the listed specification:

Abrasion	EN 530 method 2 (5000 cycles)
Temperature cycle	According to the cycle: 12h at temp. +50 ºC (±2 ºC) 30h at temp. -30 ºC (±2 ºC)
Wash	EN 6330 method 2A (50 cycles at temp. 60 ºC)
Dry-clean	EN 3175-2 method 8.1 (30 cycles at temp. 30 ºC)
Flexing	EN 7854 method A (7500 cycles)
Cold fold	EN 4675 at temp. -20 ºC
Flame resistance (469 R serie)	EN 469:2006(U) pt. 6.1 Result: no hole after flame source removing
Flame resistance (533 R serie)	EN 469:1998 pt. 6.1, EN 533 Result: mean value of afterflame time is <= 2 s.
Wet reflectivity	EN 471:2005 Annex A

The conformity to the norms above was affirmed by tests conducted in an independent laboratory and by appropriate certification.

469 and 533 Standards

Our materials are presented in two variants*:

• products marked as "533" which conform with the standards of the EN 533 norm (tapes for general use),
• products marked as "469" which conform with the standards of the EN 469:2006 norm (tapes for the fire departments).

Instructions - Home Wash

• wash in temperature not exceeding 60°C
• in case of bleaching use non-chlorine bleach
• during washing do not rub or wring
• preferably hang out to dry
• dry-clean normal cycle
• iron at medium temperature (150°C)

Instructions - Industrial Wash

• use low to medium alkaline and high-surfactant detergents.
• do not use detergents with free sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide
• stain treatment can substantially shorten the life of the material
• max. wash temperature: 75°C
• max. temperature of drying: 90°C (for tumble dryers) or 120°C (for tunnel dryers)
• pressing not to exceed 150°C

Physical Specification

	Retro-reflective		Can be washed
	Flame resistant		Can be dry cleaned
	Convertable		Industrial wash allowed
	All weather resistant		No chlorine based bleaching
	Ironing at 150°C		Do not spin before drying

Additional Information

The actual life of the material depends on the condtions in which it is used and also on the methods in which it is cleaned. Adherence to the instructions above allows for the achievement of optimal results. The recommended way of cleaning is home wash.

Availability

Lucidus^® reflective material (the 469 R and 533 R series) is available in rolls which meet the following standards*:

Type	Width	Reflective layer width	Length
469 R 25/25	25 mm	25 mm	50 m
469 R 50/50	50 mm	50 mm	50 m
469 R 100/100	100 mm	100 mm	50 m
533 R 25/25	25 mm	25 mm	50 m
533 R 50/50	50 mm	50 mm	50 m
533 R 100/100	100 mm	100 mm	50 m

* other sizes are available on special demand

Transport and Storage

The reflective material is packed in separate carton boxes which safeguard the rolls of material against mechanical damage. The separate boxes are additionally packed in 5s or 10s into a collective box. Packed in this way the reflective material can be transported by any means of transport, in conditions which ensure protection against precipitation, direct effect of sun rays and heavy mechanical damage. The reflective material can be stored in its original boxes in dry places for a period of up to 12 months.

Ordering and Technical Support

Feel free to contact our consultants who will take your order and answer any questions you might have.