To meet EN ISO 20471 certification, reflective tape must satisfy specific performance criteria for retroreflectivity and durability. XM Textiles produces reflective tape under our XM Silverline brand, available in two ranges designed for different workwear applications.
Technical Requirements for EN ISO 20471 Compliance:
- Minimum width: 5cm for body placement
- Retroreflectivity class: Must meet RA1 or RA2 performance levels (minimum 330 cd/lx/m² for RA2)
- Color options: Silver/grey, fluorescent yellow, or fluorescent orange
- Durability: Must maintain retroreflectivity after washing and weathering tests
XM Silverline Reflective Tape Solutions:
XM Silverline Standard Series – Domestic Laundering
- Maintains EN ISO 20471 compliance after 50 wash cycles at 60°C (ISO 6330)
- The most common choice for high-visibility workwear across industries
- Suitable for garments laundered in-house or by employees at home
- Cost-effective without compromising safety performance
- Available in 5cm, 6cm, 7cm, and 10cm widths or custom-made up to 130cm width
XM Silverline PRO-Series – Industrial Grade
- Super durable performance: retains full retroreflectivity after 50 industrial wash cycles at 75°C (ISO 15797)
- Engineered for extreme-duty applications with frequent industrial laundering
- Ideal for workwear rental and servicing companies that process hundreds of garments daily
- Perfect for high-intensity environments like offshore oil rigs, mining operations, and large-scale industrial facilities
- Available in 5cm, 6cm, 7cm, and 10cm widths or custom-made up to 130cm width
Which tape should you choose?
Choose XM Silverline Standard if your workwear is washed in commercial or domestic washing machines—this covers the vast majority of high-visibility clothing applications.
Choose XM Silverline PRO-Series if you operate a workwear rental service, manage an industrial laundry facility, or work in demanding environments where garments undergo intensive daily use and frequent industrial washing cycles.
All XM Silverline reflective tapes come with complete EN ISO 20471 test reports upon request.
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