Information on Reflectivity
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“The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the
predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle
involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the
collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.”
predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle
involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the
collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.”
Information on Reflectivity
One of the additional advantages of synthetic material is that they often involve
reflective fabrics or highly visible fabrics, which increase visibility.
Fluorescent clothing may reduce motorcycle injuries and death. British researchers who
analyzed 463 motorcycle drivers admitted to hospital following a road traffic incident
and 1233 other drivers (control group) to evaluate how wearing conspicuous attire
affected the risk of having an accident. They found that with reflective or fluorescent
clothing the risk of a crash injury was reduced by 37%, with a white helmet by 24%, and
with headlights by 27%. (“Motorcycle Rider Conspicuity and Crash Related Injury: Case-
control Study”)
If you are riding in a highly populated urban area, wearing reflective panels and tape
can increase your visibility. High visibility colors are the best way to be seen during the
day and the best choice is yellow, which is the color most visible to the human eye.
Colors do not offer us much protection at night. Advances in reflective technology,
offer us a way to be easily visible at night with retro-reflective materials. These
materials reflect light back at its source.
A vest is a good choice when you want to be seen on your bike, but not necessarily off
it. They are easy on, easy off; for your convenience. Leather can also be equipped
with reflectively, often in the piping or logo. Reflectivity is always a good choice when
choosing gear. You can also add reflectivity to your existing gear with reflective tape
kits, which allow you to sew or adhere tape to your bike or clothing.
One of the additional advantages of synthetic material is that they often involve
reflective fabrics or highly visible fabrics, which increase visibility.
Fluorescent clothing may reduce motorcycle injuries and death. British researchers who
analyzed 463 motorcycle drivers admitted to hospital following a road traffic incident
and 1233 other drivers (control group) to evaluate how wearing conspicuous attire
affected the risk of having an accident. They found that with reflective or fluorescent
clothing the risk of a crash injury was reduced by 37%, with a white helmet by 24%, and
with headlights by 27%. (“Motorcycle Rider Conspicuity and Crash Related Injury: Case-
control Study”)
If you are riding in a highly populated urban area, wearing reflective panels and tape
can increase your visibility. High visibility colors are the best way to be seen during the
day and the best choice is yellow, which is the color most visible to the human eye.
Colors do not offer us much protection at night. Advances in reflective technology,
offer us a way to be easily visible at night with retro-reflective materials. These
materials reflect light back at its source.
A vest is a good choice when you want to be seen on your bike, but not necessarily off
it. They are easy on, easy off; for your convenience. Leather can also be equipped
with reflectively, often in the piping or logo. Reflectivity is always a good choice when
choosing gear. You can also add reflectivity to your existing gear with reflective tape
kits, which allow you to sew or adhere tape to your bike or clothing.
The adjustable
belts on our vest
offer 360 degree
reflective which
gives the rider
added side
visibility.
belts on our vest
offer 360 degree
reflective which
gives the rider
added side
visibility.
