subject: Reflective Tape - Clothes That Improve Visibility [print this page] Most kids start out with some kind of fear of the dark. IT's expected considering you can't really see what's hiding out there beyond your sight. The way darkness masks things is one of the biggest problems. There aren't monsters hiding out there in the darkness but there are still some things to be afraid of - like vehicles that cannot see you when you're alongside the road or in line with traffic. It's not just human error that is a danger, but the weather as well. One of the ways professional workers, cyclists, walkers and runners stay visible is through the use of reflective tape on their clothing.
Reflective tape strategically placed to enhance your visibility is one of the most effective ways of preventing an accident at night. The retro-reflective properties of the garment ensure that no matter the angle of the light source or the direction of origin, that light will reflect back so a driver can clearly see you up to more than a thousand feet. Keep in mind that not all clothing is designed to give 360 degrees of visibility, so you have to be smart about what you wear and how you wear it.
Reflective Shoes - Some people worry about their image and don't want to look like a putz covered in reflective tape. That's all well and good and if that's your opinion then at least consider reflective shoes. There are numerous designs to make shoes, boots and other sneakers more functional. Whether it's sewn on reflective tape or reflective soles, you can use reflective shoes to enhance your visibility with approaching traffic.
Reflective Clothing - Reflective clothing comes in all varieties and styles. You can get tshirts with reflective designs, pull overs with reflective tape, jerseys with reflective numbers and names, and other active wear or casual wear clothing with reflective accents. Remember also that you can sew reflective tape on to virtually any piece of clothing.
Reflective Outerwear - Those who enjoy the great outdoors and other outdoor activities would be thrilled to know that a lot of outerwear can be purchased with reflective tape and other highlights. Not only do these accents improve your visibility if you're near a roadway but if you happen to get separated from a group or lost while outdoors, the reflective properties make it much easier to find you.
Reflective Accessories - There are a lot of other accessories you can use to improve your visibility while you're out in the dark. That includes hats, hair braids, bandanas, scarves, arm bands, leg bands, belts, ankle weights and more. The best part about accessories is that you can strip them off if you don't need them. It's always a good idea before heading into a store or restaurant. Otherwise you might end up with some odd looks. When coupled with other reflective clothing, accessories can be extremely effective at improving your overall visibility and keeping you safe.
