There
are CE EN 13356 compliant reflective accessories and then
there are non-compliant reflective accessories - both for
personal use.
One
is manufactured to strict specifications compliant with governing
standards, and the other is not.
The
non-compliant variety are like a parachute that fails to work
when needed. They are like a fireworks display rocket as opposed
to a real emergency flare. They look good, and in the case
of the rocket, it would probably offer an entertaining display
on the deck of the sinking boat. Amusing? We think not.
Some
manufacturers and resellers refer to the standard in their
publications, but display wrong certification when very slow
images finally load - We wonder why!
Some
refer to the standard but do not display certification. For
the considerable cost of attaining certification, do you think
those who have taken the trouble and paid for such certification
would omit to show their potential customers that they have
done so? We think not.
Others
claim to make reflectors according to CE EN 13356, but without
any attempt to offer proof. We wonder.
It
comes as no surprise that non-compliant reflectors cost a
fraction of the real thing, but fun as they are, they're of
little use for personal road safety.
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Sorry
to shatter your illusions! |
But
this is important. So if on the other hand you want your gift
recipients to enjoy road safety, compliments of your Organisation,
then insist on the real thing.
No
certification = No road safety! Simple. Insist
on seeing CE EN 13356 certification! Here
is ours!
We
were the first in all of europe to attain certification
for our reflective accessories. We lead, we don't copy. We
specialise in relective promotional gifts and remain at the
forefront of this industry with product innovation and good
service. We've built our reputation on it!
The
safety standards and what they mean:
CE
on its own without reference to which category of safety standard,
means nothing. A CE mark should always be linked with the
number of the Standard it relates to.
EN
on its own doesn't actually mean anything.
EN
71 is a Standard for toys and has no bearing on reflectivity
or road safety at all.
EN
1150 is a Standard for reflective vests for personal use.
(See below)
CE
EN 13356 is a Standard for loose, reflective accessories for
personal use. (See below)
EN
471 refers to larger areas of reflectivity (vests, jackets)
with added resistance to chemical spills, fire, heat and,
through classification I, II, and III respectively, EN 471
also refers to different numbers of washes the garment can
endure without impairing the reflective qualities. This
Standard is for professional use, and we offer a
roadside breakdown vest that complies with this Standard.
(The same Standard as for reflective garments worn by the
police, ambulance personnel, Fire and rescue personnel, motorway
maintenance personnel etc.)
For
enquiries about reflective wear for
professional use, please contact
us or give us a call:
01323
769647
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