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January/February 2019 ~ Textile Insight • 29 textileinsight.com French-Italian retroreflective materials manufacturer JRC-REFLEX has re- cently expanded the range of available colors in a move to address the grow- ing influence of fashion trends on sportswear and the current fascination for sports seen in fashion spheres. e company has introduced seven new reflective colors that correspond to key trends. "As the use of reflective fabrics and trimming expands, we felt the need to offer more colors for brands that seek to target crossover fashion and sports uses," says company CEO Celine Cugerone. ese new referenc- es are available in large width rolls as well as tapes and piping. For active sports end-uses that require higher levels of breathability, JRC-REFLEX has also introduced a new stretch reflective fabric with perfo- rations that will enhance the comfort of users. For accessories and specifically bags, the company has developed a new mechanical stretch woven reflective fabric that features improved abrasion resistance properties. is reference comes with a 100% recycled polyester backing material. About JRC-REFLEX: JRC-REFLEX is a manufacturer of high-quality retro- reflective fabrics and trimming. Founded in 1988, the company is based in Romans, France. Its state-of-the-art factory is located in Bergamo, Italy. Contact: Céline Cugerone, Tel: +33 475 025 770 Email: info@jrc-reflex ADVERTISEMENT JRC-REFLEX expands its color range e retroreflective materials specialist has heeded the call of fashion by developing a new range of on-trend colors for the active sportswear and athleisure markets. REFLECTIVE YARN BY JRC REFLEX ® NEW GAUGE FOR SEAMLESS CRY ® Range: Micro: 300 dtex | 150 micron | Gauge 22/24 Mini: 500 dtex | 200 micron | Gauge 18 Standard: 800 dtex | 250 micron | Gauge 14/15 CRY / PO BOX 133 / 26104 ROMANS FRANCE info@jrc-reflex.cm / cry.jrc-reflex.com NEW DEVELOPMENTS • new colors • new dyed yarns • new industrial use, yarn reflective ISPO / MUNICH: FEB. 03-06 2019 PREMIÉRE VISION FABRIC / PARIS: FEB. 12-14 2019 CRY ® is a registered trademark of CRY sas Patent N o WO 2016 / 174 491 A1