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Reflective material that looks normal till lights shine on it

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29-04-2019 2:53pm

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Del2005

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I've seen a few people our with what looks like a normal piece of clothes till lights shine on it and then the whole item is reflective. What is it called and do any motorbike gear makers use it?

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#2 29-04-2019 2:56pm
CJhaughey

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3M make it as stick on sheet/tape etc, its called 3M 580 Scotchlite reflective.
Lots of gear has it as well, I have a cheap textile jacket with it on a lot of panels.

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#3 29-04-2019 4:13pm
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Can't think of the name of it but its amazing stuff.

Franklin motorcycles had a jacket made of it in the shop

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1

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#4 29-04-2019 4:14pm
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Cycling shops etc also.

Great concept and idea.

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#5 29-04-2019 6:01pm
Max Headroom

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Think it's called gay wear.......:D

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#6 29-04-2019 7:21pm
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It’s pretty effective.

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#7 29-04-2019 7:43pm
Del2005

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CJhaughey wrote: »

It’s pretty effective.

I've seen the whole jacket made from the material, would be handy as a rain suit / jacket and pants.

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#8 29-04-2019 8:49pm
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I think what you're looking for is Macna jackets. YouTube show some effective videos.

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#9 29-04-2019 10:11pm
Del2005

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LLewellen Farquarson wrote: »

I think what you're looking for is Macna jackets. YouTube show some effective videos.

That's it all right. Thanks.

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#10 30-04-2019 11:24pm
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https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Modeka-Doc-Silver-Warning-Vest/SubProducts/Modeka-Doc-Silver-Warning-Vest-0001#

Picked up one a few weeks back.

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