SOLAS Reflective Fabric — Honeycomb Pattern
This page presents a honeycomb-pattern reflective fabric sample in the Vu Thua catalogue. For life-saving equipment, identify the manufacturer, exact material code, attachment method and applicable approval documents before selecting the material.
Documents needed for a life-saving equipment enquiry
- Manufacturer, material code and information shown on the roll label.
- Technical documents, test reports and applicable type-approval records.
- The equipment type, such as a lifejacket or immersion suit, and the reflective placement drawing.
- Exposure conditions, cleaning method, substrate, attachment, dimensions and quantity.
Review the material and its placement
IMO MSC.481(102) is a technical reference on retroreflective materials and their installation on life-saving appliances. Provide the equipment designer’s or certification body’s requirements to review the exact material, documents and arrangement. A honeycomb pattern or visible colour does not establish the approval scope.
Test the identified material on the actual equipment
Once the material is identified from its documents, assess the attachment and appearance on the real construction. Approve the placement and dimensions according to the equipment requirements. Record the material code and lot associated with the sample.
Frequently asked questions
Can a photograph replace type-approval documents?
A photograph helps identify appearance. The exact manufacturer, code and applicable approval must be checked separately. This page does not certify an unidentified sample or lot.
Can ordinary garment reflective tape be used instead?
Select material against the life-saving equipment requirements and applicable documents. Similar gloss, colour or pattern does not establish an acceptable substitution.
Technical references
Use the following original manufacturer or technical references alongside documents for the exact material and lot:
Discuss your material or label requirement
The linked IMO recommendation is general technical guidance, not a certificate for this sample. Compare other reflective products for different applications. Please contact Vu Thua with your drawing, sample and quantity so the proposed specification can be reviewed.
