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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
I think you run the risk of ruining your jacket by doing anything with it with heat or stickers.
Instead I would suggest adding passive reflective materials to your kit.
3M has a reflective spray ...
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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
Expanding on my comments, and in addition to AndyP's mention of a hi-vis vest I'd look into the following hi-vis (fluorescent and reflective) accessories, some of which can also be illuminated:
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Windproof jacket for winter riding
Specific product recommendations are off topic on this site as they tend to become obsolete quickly.
There are plenty of breathable windproof, cycling specific jackets available and reviews are easy ...
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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
Scotchlite is the material usually used to add reflective elements to clothing. You can get it in tape form. I've used it to add reflective dots to some of my bike gear. It sticks pretty well, it's ...
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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
I think I have the same jacket :) I put on a thrifted orange running vest that has reflective properties. I agree about the gloves/arms needing something to signal turns at night. My coldest weather ...
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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
Gore have a support page that mentions ironing as a method to reactivate DWR treatments on SOME of their products. But this is with a towel placed between so that you are not applying heat directly. ...
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Windproof jacket for winter riding
We are very fortunate that over the last 10 years there has been a lot of progress with technical fabrics, and now as riders we have a massive range of clothing to choose from.
Windproof materials ...
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Reflective tape for polyester rain jacket
I'd be hesitant about permanently affixing anything to an expensive rain jacket. My first thought would go more in the direction of velcro reflective bands like this.
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Winter cycling clothes in full black
Do not buy the dark versions. Many "moderate color" clothes also have the bright versions intended for skiing, where visibility is also very vital. You may need to switch into another web ...
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Winter cycling clothes in full black
Yes, wearing all black is a very bad idea for cycling gear. Looks cool, but not when you've been run over by a cellphone-distracted driver.
I'm a former pro cyclist, and the only black I wear is my ...
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Windproof jacket for winter riding
Another option is to block the wind inside the fleece. It does reduce the insulation of the fleece, but not by much. I'm not saying you need to go to the lengths of cyclists in the old days putting ...
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