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WHY GLOW IS BEST . . . . . . . .
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Glow Product
Reflective Product

No Lights . . . . No Problem with photo luminescent visibility

Glow products provide back up visibility protection. Not only are they continuously highly reflective when in the presence of a light source, but also once charged by light, will continue to glow for hours in the total absence of light.
Luminous products use a totally different technology from reflective only materials.

Luminous products utilize a principle where crystals absorb Ultra-Violet light energy from any UV light emitting external sources, the best source is sunlight. After a short exposure period, for example in sunshine the crystals will saturate within a period of 10 to 20 seconds. When the external light source is removed, the energy contained within the crystals is slowly released illuminating the sign or material in which it is based. The material will continue glow until the absorbed energy is released. Depending on the light source, the release time can vary up to several hours. If the product is located in the sun, the crystals will fully charge in seconds.

Reflective materials actually reflect the light energy that is being transmitted from other external sources, for example road side reflectors, reflect or rebound the light energy from the car headlights. Reflective products do not have an energy source or electrical supply and therefore at night or in a dark rooms or areas which are completely black, will not be visible. Reflective products are only visible when another light source is used to illuminate them. As a consequence, reflective products do not offer full protection after dark, in emergency evacuation systems or when there is the possibility of electrical power failure.

Luminous products like our line of evacuation products, stair nosing, signs, paint, pet accessory collars and leashes, sports products, ultra wide belts and horse leg wraps offer "back-up" after dark visibility by being both glow and continuously reflective in one product.

Our line of pet collar accessories and leashes offer "back-up" after dark visibility by being both reflective and glow/luminous in one product.