How Should Reflective Details Be Specified for Custom Running Activewear?

How Should Reflective Details Be Specified for Custom Running Activewear?

RUNNING ACTIVEWEAR DEVELOPMENT

Specify reflective details for the garment, fabric, and intended visibility purpose.

Reflective logos, strips, and graphics should be defined according to the garment design, visibility goal, fabric stretch, application area, and expected washing conditions. They should be developed as functional details, not added only as visual decoration.

Design and placement

  • Reflective material or transfer type
  • Logo, strip, or graphic dimensions
  • Placement and coverage area
  • Color and daytime appearance
  • Application method, such as heat transfer or sew-on
  • Stretch compatibility with the garment fabric

Application and performance

  • Application temperature and pressure where relevant
  • Selected fabric and panel construction
  • Wash and care requirements
  • Required durability or visibility testing
  • Sample approval criteria

Test on the actual stretch fabric

For stretch activewear, test the reflective material on the approved fabric to confirm that it does not crack, peel, restrict movement, or create uncomfortable stiffness during running and stretching. Review the finished sample after laundering where wash durability is important.

Describe the feature accurately

Reflective details can support wearer visibility in low-light conditions when illuminated by a light source. They should be described as a visibility feature unless the complete garment has been tested and certified to an applicable high-visibility safety standard.

Check placement on the completed garment.

Review wash performance before approval.

Record final details in the latest Tech Pack.

At Call The STYLE, reflective logos, trims, and placement can be reviewed during sampling according to the garment fabric, intended activity, and branding requirements.

Discuss your reflective detail specification