摘要 |
<p>A retroreflective applique (10) is provided that includes a layer of optical lens elements (11) partially embedded in and protruding from a transfer adhesive layer (15) prepared from ingredients comprising a vinyl plastisol and a substantially nonhydrolyzed aminosilane adhesion promoter; wherein the aminosilane adhesion promoter is used in an amount effective to produce an applique capable of: (a) retaining at least about 60 % of its initial retroreflectivity after being laminated to 65/35 polyester/cotton blend fabric (100 g/m2) at about 174 °C and about 2.8 kg/cm2 pressure for about 20 seconds and subjected to home laundering conditions five times; and (b) retaining at least about 40 % of its initial retroreflectivity after being laminated to 65/35 polyester/cotton blend fabric (100 g/m2) at about 174 °C and about 2.8 kg/cm2 pressure for about 20 seconds and subjected to home laundering conditions twenty-five times.</p> |