Dear customers and friends：
Dawn shift, drizzle, trucks beeping in reverse — it’s the moment you learn why high visibility apparel isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s policy, and frankly, common sense. I’ve worn more safety jackets than I care to admit, and this one — the HIGH VISIBILITY SOFTSHEEL JAKCET (spelling intact from the factory sheet, yes) — gets the basics right and adds a few thoughtful touches.
Short Description: DM120 PRINTED REFLECTIVE TAPES. Origin: 14/F., Yisheng Building, No.68 West Heping Road, Shijiazhuang, China. What caught my eye? The printed reflective tape pattern. It sounds cosmetic, but patterned retroreflective surfaces can increase edge detection in messy light — headlamps, sodium vapor, dawn glare. Many customers say it “pops” more in the rain. I tend to agree.
Industry trend check: lighter 3-layer softshells, eco-friendlier DWRs, segmented tapes for stretch, and dyes tuned for high visibility compliance (daytime conspicuity + nighttime retroreflection). Actually, printed tapes are moving fast because they blend branding with compliance. The trick is keeping reflectance high after washing.
What’s inside the jacket
- 3-layer softshell: face knit with DWR, TPU mid-membrane, microfleece backer.
- DM120 printed reflective tapes (retroreflective glass bead technology).
- Fluorescent base fabrics (lime or orange, typical), colorfast for high visibility standards.
- Bar-tacked stress points; YKK-style zipper spec depending on lot (ask to confirm).
Spec sheet (real-world use may vary)
| Model | HIGH VISIBILITY SOFTSHEEL JAKCET |
| Fabric | 3L softshell, ≈300–320 g/m²; TPU membrane |
| Waterproof/Breathability | Water column ≈8,000 mm; MVTR ≈5,000 g/m²/24h |
| Reflective tape | DM120 printed; RA ≥450 cd/lx/m² (new), ≥330 after 25×60°C wash |
| Standards target | EN ISO 20471 Class 2/3; ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R, Class 2 (tape layout dependent) |
| Sizes | XS–5XL (EU/US size runs); customization available |
| Service life | Up to 3 years or ≈50 washes, assuming normal industrial care |
Process flow (how it’s built)
- Materials QA: dyelot spectro check for high visibility chromaticity; bead tape RA sampling.
- Cutting & bonding: 3L softshell cut; TPU laminated stock verified for hydrostatic pressure.
- Taping: DM120 printed reflective applied; heat profile tuned to avoid TPU over-melt.
- Sewing & reinforcement: stress seams; zipper set; cuff and hem finishing.
- Testing: wash cycles (ISO 6330), RA re-check; colorfastness; dimensional stability.
- Final QC: size spec audit; random EN ISO 20471 layout verification.
Applications
- Construction and road crews needing high visibility at dawn/dusk.
- Logistics yards, warehouse cross-docks, airport ramp ops.
- Municipal services: waste, waterworks, parks maintenance.
Vendor snapshot (comparative)
| Vendor | Lead Time | Certs | Reflective Performance | Customization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dellee (Shijiazhuang) | ≈25–35 days after PP sample | EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA 107, OEKO-TEX (fabric) | RA maintained after 25 washes (lab data) | Logos, tape layout, colors |
| Vendor A (EU) | ≈20–28 days | CE Module D | Strong initial RA; higher cost | Wide but pricier |
| Vendor B (APAC) | ≈30–40 days | Basic EN claims | RA drop after 15–20 washes (field reports) | Limited options |
Customization and feedback
Brand prints on DM120 tape (mind the heat), segmented tape swap, pocket maps, and winter liners. One EU distributor told me returns dropped after switching to printed tape — crews said drivers “saw them earlier,” especially in wet nights. To be honest, that subjective win matters.
Case notes
- Municipal fleet: 600 pcs; complaint rate
- 3PL cross-dock: swapped to orange for forklift contrast; supervisors reported faster visual picks.
- Roadworks pilot: Class 3 layout on jackets for night milling — fewer near-miss reports (anecdotal, but telling).
Testing & standards: RA by retroreflectometer; chromaticity per EN ISO 20471; washing ISO 6330; optional rain test EN 343 (if seam-sealed variant). I guess the headline is simple: keep the color in the box and the RA above the line.
- EN ISO 20471:2013+A1:2016 — High-visibility clothing requirements.
- ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 — American national standard for high-visibility apparel.
- ISO 6330 — Domestic washing procedures for textiles.
- EN 343 — Protective clothing against rain (for seam-sealed variants).
Post time: Oct . 20, 2025 17:30
