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Why should a high-visibility vest be stored away from prolonged sunlight, following its instructions?

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To preserve its performance and prevent deterioration.

To preserve its visibility performance. Fluorescent background fabric and retroreflective strips have different functions; fading or deterioration can affect the equipment and does not guarantee continued compliance. Store, clean and replace it according to manufacturer instructions. There is no universal very short exposure time after which all vests lose their properties.

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  • Because sunlight always improves the vest’s retroreflection.

  • To preserve its performance and prevent deterioration.

  • Because any colour change guarantees that all performance is preserved.

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