What is the flame retardant reflective tape?
Flame retardant (FR) reflective tape is a specialized safety material combining high-visibility retro-reflection with heat/flame resistance, essential for firemen, emergency services, and hazardous industrial environments. Commonly, this is a sew-on tape featuring 100% cotton or aramid backing, certified to standards like NFPA 2112, EN 469, and ANSI 107.Key Types by Base Fabric
The performance and durability of the tape largely depend on the backing material used
Aramid
These are inherently flame-retardant. The fire resistance is built into the fibers, meaning it won't wash out or wear away. It is the gold standard for structural firefighting gear.
Flame Retardant Treated Cotton
High-quality cotton treated with chemical flame retardants. It is more breathable and cost-effective, making it ideal for standard industrial workwear (like oil and gas coveralls).
Heat Transfer Film
Heat-applied Flame Retardant reflective film for no-sew or reduced-sew applications, commonly used for reflective striping and segmented visibility design in industrial protective workwear.
Key Features and Benefits
Safety Standards
Certified to withstand direct fire contact and heat, adhering to EN 469 (firefighters) and EN 20471 (high-visibility).
Material
Usually, a reflective silver layer bonded to FR cotton, aramid, or viscose fabric.
Types
Available in sew-on (most common) or heat-transfer films.
Durability
Resistant to industrial laundering and, in some cases, perforated for improved breathability in heavy protective clothing.
Visibility
Provides high visibility in low-light, smoky, or high-risk environments.
Common Applications
Firefighter Turnout Gear
Oil & Gas Coverall
Electrical/Welding Workwear
Occupational Safety Apparel
- Quick Response
- Fast Delivery
- Low MOQ
- Customizable
- After-Sale Service
Sew-On Flame Retardant Reflective Fabric
Chinastars flame retardant reflective fabric is developed for use in protective garments requiring sewn-on reflective components in industrial and occupational safety applications.
It integrates flame-resistant textile construction with retro-reflective functionality, supporting visibility enhancement in low-light working environments.
Silver Cotton Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FR
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
Yellow-Silver Fire Resistant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FR2Y
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Yellow-Silver-Yellow
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 2'', 3'', 4''
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
Orange-Silver Reflective Firefighter Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FR2O
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Orange-Silver-Orange
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 2'', 3'', 4''
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
Fluo-Yellow Fire Resistant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FRY
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Yellow
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflective Coefficient: > 10 cd/lx.m²
Yellow Fire Resistant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-G7604
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Yellow
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflective Coefficient: > 65 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
- Dry Cleaning: > 25
Silver Aramid Fireman Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-NM
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: 100% Aramid
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
100% Aramid Yellow-Silver Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-NM2Y
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Yellow-Silver-Yellow
- Backing Fabric: 100% Aramid
- Width: 2'', 3'', 4''
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
100% Aramid Orange-Silver Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-NM2O
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Orange-Silver-Orange
- Backing Fabric: 100% Aramid
- Width: 2'', 3'', 4''
- Reflective Coefficient: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
- Dry Cleaning: > 50
Perforated Silver Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FRC
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflective Coefficient: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
- Dry Cleaning: > 25
Yellow-Silver Perforated Fire Resistant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-1303-FR2YC
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Daytime Color: Yellow-Silver-Yellow
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Width: 2'', 3'', 4''
- Reflective Coefficient: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: 25
- Dry Cleaning: 25
Anti-static Cotton Silver Flame Retardant Reflective Fabric
- Item No.: CSR5011-C
- Base Material: 100% Cotton
- Daytime Color: Silver grey
- Reflective Coefficient: ≥420 cd/(lx.m²)
- Wash Resistance: >50 home washes (60°C)
- Flame Retardant Standards: NFPA2112, NFPA1971, EN469, EN11612, EN 14116, etc
- Reflective Performance Standards: EN 20471, ANSI 107, CSA Z96, AS/NZS 1906
- Anti-static Resistance: EN 1149
- Width: 6cm
Heat Transfer Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
Chinastars flame retardant reflective heat transfer tape is designed for heat-applied reflective applications in protective clothing systems, where sewing-based attachment may not be preferred in garment manufacturing processes.
It provides a flexible and lightweight reflective solution compatible with flame-resistant textile systems.
Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4003FR
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Silver
- Pattern: Solid
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
Yellow-Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4014
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Yellow-Silver
- Pattern: Solid
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
Orange-Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4015
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Orange-Silver
- Pattern: Solid
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
Segmented Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4003FR-Z
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Silver
- Pattern: Segmented
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 50
Segmented Yellow-Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4014-Z
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Yellow-Silver
- Pattern: Segmented
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
Segmented Orange-Silver Iron-On Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-4015-Z
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Orange-Silver
- Pattern: Segmented
- Width: 5cm or customized sizes
- Reflection: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Domestic Washing: > 25
Industrial Wash Reflective Flame Retardant Fabric
Designed for protective clothing systems that undergo repeated industrial laundering. It delivers long-term durability, maintaining both flame-resistant performance and retro-reflective visibility.
The material is fully compatible with flame-resistant textile systems used in industrial safety, firefighting, and heavy-duty occupational workwear.
Silver Cotton Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6600
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 50
- Feature: Flame Retardant
Yellow-Silver Cotton Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6600B
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Color: Yellow-Silver
- Backing Fabric: Cotton
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 25
- Feature: Flame Retardant
Silver Aramid Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6610
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Aramid
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 50
- Feature: Flame Retardant
Yellow-Silver Aramid Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6610B
- Attachment Type: Sew On
- Color: Yellow-Silver
- Backing Fabric: Aramid
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 25
- Feature: Flame Retardant
Silver Iron-On Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6620
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Hotmelt
- Reflection: > 420 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 50
- Feature: Flame Retardant & Heat Transfer
Silver Segmented Iron-On Industrial Wash Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
- Item No.: CSR-6620Z
- Attachment Type: Iron On
- Color: Silver
- Backing Fabric: Hotmelt
- Reflection: > 330 cd/lx.m²
- Industrial Washing: > 25
- Feature: Flame Retardant & Heat Transfer & Segmented
Certifications for Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
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NFPA 1971: The standard for structural firefighting (USA).
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NFPA 2112: Protection against industrial flash fires.
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EN ISO 11612 / EN 469: European standards for heat and flame protection.
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ANSI/ISEA 107 / EN ISO 20471: Standards for high-visibility (ensuring the "glow" is bright enough).
Are you looking for a specific certification (like NFPA 2112) for industrial workwear, or do you need a supplier for bulk manufacturing?
Chinastars provides full range of solutions for your project.
The Importance of Flame Retardant Reflective Tape for Firefighter
The Flame Retardant reflective tapes on firefighter protective clothing retain an important safety role in allowing firefighters to be seen and recognized in emergencies.
High Visibility
The Flame Retardant reflective tape is provided on firefighter clothing to enhance firefighter visibility to others. This visibility is needed on the fire ground as well as for operations that take place at such places as disaster sites, where there may be moving machinery. The Flame Retardant reflective tapes include both fluorescent and retro-reflective components for daytime and nighttime visibility of the firefighter.
Flame Retardant
For Flame Retardant tape to be used in the construction of firefighter protective clothing, it must not only provide sufficient visibility in fluorescence and retroreflection properties, but it must also be safe for use in extreme thermal exposures. For this reason, NFPA 1971 requires that tape must meet the same flame and heat-resistance requirements as other materials used in the manufacture of firefighter protective clothing.
What is the advantages of perforated Flame Retardant reflective tape?
Features
- More Comfortable
- Lower Weight
- Better Breathability and Flexibility
The perforated reflective tapes allow more air circulation due to multiple micro-holes made in the surface of the tapes. When the worker or firefighter exposed to an influx of heat, then there is a risk of more severe body burn in places where normal reflective tape positioned on FR-clothing. In such situation the perforated reflective tape helps to decrease body burn by letting extra-heat go away from under the tape.
Why Choose CHINASTARS
A World's Leading Manufacturer of Reflective Material in China, Reliable Public Company, Stock Code 301077.-
Business
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Location
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FAQ Guide | More Info About Flame Retardant Reflective Tape
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Are you a manufacturer?
Yes, we are an industry and trade integration company and also the leading manufacturer of reflective fabric and reflective material in china.
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Can we make a customized size of Flame Retardant reflective tape?
The regular Flame Retardant reflective tapes are 5cm wide in silver, fluo yellow, or fluo orange with full color or a double color combination of yellow-silver-yellow or orange-silver-orange. Customized width size can be ranged from 1cm to 140cm for silver color, 2'', 3'', 4'' size are available for two-tone warning tape. If you have any other requirements, feel free to contact us.
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What's the difference between cotton and aramid backing flame retardant reflective tape?
Cotton is treated by a flame retardant agent, while aramid is an innate flame retardant. Cotton backing is more economical compared with aramid one. Customers can choose according to their requirements.
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Do you have stock products to sell?
Yes, we usually have 5cm width FR reflective tape in stock.
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Can we get some samples? Any charge?
Yes, you can get the available sample. It depends on which sample style and the quantity you require.
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Can you accept small order?
Yes, we can arrange it for you if your order quantity is less than our MOQ.
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