3M Reflective Transfer Films & Segmented Trims
Compare 3M 8725N, 8725, 9720, 5510M, 5535 and 5530 reflective materials by code, attachment and care requirements before sample approval.
3M Reflective Transfer Films & Segmented Trims
Use the material code on the drawing to identify the reflective film or trim to be reviewed. The listed transfer materials have different constructions and intended care processes. Confirm the exact code before fixing dimensions, application settings or a substitute.
Continuous silver transfer films
- 3M 8725N: silver film in the home-wash group.
- 3M 8725: film for transferred strips or logos on compatible substrates.
- 3M 9720: Silver Industrial Wash Transfer Film; review the actual laundry process.
Segmented reflective trims
- 3M 5510M: non-flame-resistant Segmented Home Wash Trim.
- 3M 5535: flame-resistant segmented trim requiring a suitable substrate.
- 3M 5530: archived segmented industrial-wash trim reference; confirm applicable documents for a new order.
Review a material change before approval
- Confirm the currently approved code, dimensions and placement.
- Provide actual fabric, washing and drying requirements and the finished-product specification.
- Review the exact material and lot documents, including any required certification scope.
- Test the applied detail and approve the proposed change before production.
Frequently asked questions
Can segmented trims be substituted directly for one another?
A similar segmented shape does not establish the same care limits or flame-resistance classification. Review the code, substrate and material documents before approving a substitution.
Where do the press settings come from?
Start with the guidance for the exact code, then validate it on the actual equipment and fabric. There is no single application formula for the whole category.
Technical references
Use the following original manufacturer or technical references alongside documents for the exact material and lot:
Discuss your material or label requirement
For custom artwork, explore 3M Scotchlite reflective heat transfer labels; the 3M product category provides the wider material overview. Please contact Vu Thua with your drawing, sample and quantity so the proposed specification can be reviewed.
