3M 5686 Fire Coat Comfort Trim
3M Scotchlite 5686 is a Fire Coat Comfort Trim with silver reflective segments on a fluorescent red-orange background. The segmented construction attaches using heat-activated adhesive and must be reviewed with a suitable flame-resistant base fabric for garment use.
Confirm the colour and strip placement
Specify the colour, width, length and endpoints of every strip on the drawing. Compare the background colour with 3M 5687. Product photographs are sample references; confirm the order dimensions and format separately.
Material and garment information to provide
- The full material code, approved specification and a photograph of the roll label if available.
- A drawing showing dimensions, placement and required quantity.
- The actual substrate, fabric composition and stretch or flexing at the application area.
- The intended washing, drying or cleaning process and finished-product acceptance requirements.
- The required sample date and delivery schedule for supply review.
- Documents for the flame-resistant base fabric, the garment standard and required washing or drying tests.
Test on the order’s flame-resistant fabric
Evaluate the material on the actual substrate and at the intended position. Review appearance, edge adhesion and performance after the proposed care process. Application settings must follow the documents for the exact code, the equipment and the sample results. Record the approved material code and lot before production.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5686 a sewn fabric strip?
5686 belongs to the segmented heat transfer trim group. If the design calls for sewing, select a material with the corresponding construction and retain the attachment method approved for the garment.
Does 5686 certify the whole protective garment?
Material documentation and finished-garment documentation have different scopes. Review the base fabric, strip attachment, layout and required tests before confirming the finished garment.
Technical references
Use the following original manufacturer or technical references alongside documents for the exact material and lot:
Discuss your material or label requirement
Review the exact 5686 product documents and the linked Fire Coat Trims reference, or compare 3M flame-resistant reflective trims. Please contact Vu Thua with your drawing, sample and quantity so the proposed specification can be reviewed.
