Reflector Guide

How is a reflector used?

With a reflector, comes an attachment mechanism that helps you put the reflector on your jacket or handbag. A reflector works best when it can freely move, spin and flash. It should be seen from the front, back and sides. The best hight for a reflector is on the same level as headlights on your thigh. This is when headlights hit the reflector. Put alot of reflectors on different places so you are very visible.

Take responsibility of your loved ones!

Think. Make sure you and your loved ones have reflectors on their outerwear. Take care of your safety with a small, effective and cheap reflector. Nowadays you can get alot of reflectors that suit adults too.

Who needs a reflector?

Most of reflector users are children. Nordic country statistics however show that the elderly have the biggest risk to get into pedestrian accidents. This is though country and cultur orientated. Be an example for children and use a reflector yourself. You are needed as a parent and your own health is important too!

Where are reflectors needed?

Most accidents in cities, often happen when crossing roads. Commonly going to school or work, or returning from there. Collisions may happen especially when it is twilight, foggy or raining. Streetlights are not effective enough to show a pedestrian, but reflectors improve pedestrians visibility even beneath streetlights. A powerful reflector seen from far away is needed on the street sides, because of the high speeds and long braking distances.

How do you choose a quality reflector?

A reflector is a Personal Protective Equipment. Producing and marketing safety equipment and protective clothing is monitored by Europes Personal Protective Equipment Directive. Reflectors can only be sold as reflectors if the products fulfill the EN13356 standard. A lot of products on the market are sold as reflectors but do not fill the quality criterion and thus does not show as far away. For deception some products have been standardized as toys and not as reflectors. For companies that acquire reflectors, the most reliable way to be assured about testing, is to get a test report. Reflectors sold to consumers have an EN13356 compatible package that shows the product liability producer or marketer. This shows what notified body has fulfilled the tests and admitted the CE-marks licence by the EN13356. The package also has to contain instructions. Require justice if you have been sold an object as a reflector that is not a real reflector.