Disclosed is a retro-reflective fabric, having an inner surface and an outer surface; one or more strands of retro-reflective yarn incorporated into the fabric; and a reflective ink coupled to the outer surface of the fabric. Also provided is a method of making a retro-reflective fabric, including: providing a coated retro-reflective yarn; incorporating the coated retro-reflective yarn into the weave or knit of a fabric; and disposing a reflective ink into an outward facing surface of the fabric.

Disclosed is a retro-reflective fabric, having an inner surface and an outer surface; one or more strands of retro-reflective yarn incorporated into the fabric; and a reflective ink coupled to the outer surface of the fabric. Also provided is a method of making a retro-reflective fabric, including: providing a coated retro-reflective yarn; incorporating the coated retro-reflective yarn into the weave or knit of a fabric; and disposing a reflective ink into an outward facing surface of the fabric.

The present invention relates to a combined phosphorescent, retroreflective and fluorescent article comprising a substrate, a phosphorescent layer on at least one side of the substrate and a retroreflective and fluorescent sheet provided over the phosphorescent layer, wherein the retroreflective and fluorescent sheet is configured so that at least 5% of visible area of said one side is phosphorescent.

The present invention relates to a combined phosphorescent, retroreflective and fluorescent article comprising a substrate, a phosphorescent layer on at least one side of the substrate and a retroreflective and fluorescent sheet provided over the phosphorescent layer, wherein the retroreflective and fluorescent sheet is configured so that at least 5% of visible area of said one side is phosphorescent.

A retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements include a reflective layer that is embedded between the transparent microsphere and the binder layer. At least some of the embedded reflective layers are localized reflective layers.

A retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements include a reflective layer that is embedded between the transparent microsphere and the binder layer. At least some of the embedded reflective layers are localized reflective layers.

This present invention relates to a safety and traffic directing accessory, such as a glove or set of gloves. The glove has a palmar portion for substantially covering the palm of the hand of a wearer, a dorsal portion for substantially covering dorsal region of the hand, finger portions for accommodating fingers, a thumb portion for the thumb and a cuff portion for securing around the wrist. The palmar portion and inner surface of the finger portions and cuff portion (positioned in extension of palmar portion) are a bright, reflective red to indicate a stop signal. The dorsal portion and outer surface of the finger portions and cuff portion are a bright, reflective green to indicate a go signal. In use, the red color is shown to communicate a stop signal and green color is shown to communicate a go signal to drivers, pedestrians, and motorists.

This present invention relates to a safety and traffic directing accessory, such as a glove or set of gloves. The glove has a palmar portion for substantially covering the palm of the hand of a wearer, a dorsal portion for substantially covering dorsal region of the hand, finger portions for accommodating fingers, a thumb portion for the thumb and a cuff portion for securing around the wrist. The palmar portion and inner surface of the finger portions and cuff portion (positioned in extension of palmar portion) are a bright, reflective red to indicate a stop signal. The dorsal portion and outer surface of the finger portions and cuff portion are a bright, reflective green to indicate a go signal. In use, the red color is shown to communicate a stop signal and green color is shown to communicate a go signal to drivers, pedestrians, and motorists.

Provided are fabrics having retroreflectivity, products produced therefrom and methods of their manufacture.

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and articles for triggering thermogenesis may be provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a vest, at least one wrist wrap, and a neck pad. The vest, at least one wrist wrap, and neck pad may each include at least one cooling element capable of influencing a wearer's body temperature.