Staying ahead of the game in design is an absolute necessity for success and at this year’s European textile show the trend was all about green, eco friendly products. It seems that designers are more than keen to incorporate environmentally friendly materials into their design, and word in the textile industry is that the trend appears to be here to stay!

Reflexite, leading manufacturer of retroreflective safety materials, has taken up the challenge. The company has introduced this summer an environmentally friendly reflective film for production of badges, piping and other safety accessories, much to the delight of designers, who are always looking for something a little different.

"Providing safety solutions is really about the health and safety of people. Reflexite cares for people, and we want them to stay seen and safe at the same time as caring for the environment and being a responsible manufacturer. Being concerned about the health and safety of people is very closely related to caring about the environment. The textile industry has in recent years gone through major changes, with increased focus on finding solutions for dies, coatings, fabrics and accessories which are biodegradable, as well as fulfilling market requirements for durability, performance and visibility. This is a huge challenge, and an important one as we all want to preserve the Earth for our children and generations to come. Here at Reflexite our main aim is always safety first which is why we have created the new Reflexite® 2014 Eco material as a result of our intense product development in this area, keeping people and the environment safe." says Reflexite’s European Manager for the Personal Safety division, Patric van Gelder.