ST. PAUL, Minn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M has entered
an agreement with Bemis Associates Inc. to distribute and convert
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials. The distribution agreement
will leverage each brand's unique capabilities to serve sportswear
and activewear brands globally with innovative and unique
reflective solution offerings.
Reflective materials are an important part of sportswear and
activewear apparel and accessories, adding visibility elements to
those used in low-light conditions. Bemis transforms rolls of 3M™
Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials into logos and other designs that
combine distinctiveness and style to function, creating effective
solutions for customers and helps designers at apparel and footwear
brands bring their visions to life.
"The collaboration between 3M and
Bemis makes the most of the natural synergy between our companies,
providing comprehensive solutions to a broader base of activewear
customers," said Malou Marasigan,
Global Business Director and APAC Area Leader, Scotchlite
Reflective Materials. "3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials and
Bemis' adhesive portfolio present a differentiated offering,
enabling innovation and creativity in designs while helping to keep
consumers visible under low-light conditions."
"This partnership made perfect sense to us," said Mike Johansen, President, Bemis Associates. "Combining our engineering and
design expertise in the adhesive arena with 3M's worldwide
technical, marketing and lab support in reflective materials allows
us to offer customers a solution that is unparalleled.".
With Bemis joining the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material
global converter network, 3M broadens
its reach to its expanding customer base globally, while expanding
the converted goods offering through Bemis's broad
capabilities.
How Scotchlite Reflective Materials Work
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Transfer Films are intended for use
on high-performance safety garments. These patented formulas help
enhance the visibility of the wearer at night or in lowlight
conditions when illuminated by a light source, such as vehicle
headlights or streetlights. 3M is a
pioneer in developing the science behind retroreflection and has
been advancing the technology in new and groundbreaking ways for
over 80 years.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material works by returning light
rays back to the original source, a result of the retroreflective
properties of thousands of microscopic glass beads incorporated
into the material. Since very little light is scattered when the
light is returned, retroreflective materials enhance the contrast
of the wearer to an observer located near the original light
source.
3M continues to make advancements
in reflective material innovations with products proven to be
bright, durable and high quality. To learn more or arrange a call
with a 3M safety specialist about how
these reflective products can work for you, please visit
www.scotchlite.com and www.3m.co.uk/scotchlite.
About Bemis Associates
At Bemis, our creativity and innovation in the world of bonding
knows no limits. That's because we are fortunate to employ a team
of highly skilled and talented people who have the ability to
'engineer imagination'. Collaborating with the world's greatest
brands, we design, create, and construct cool stuff and we are
constantly developing new ways to enhance the performance of their
products while delivering sleek aesthetics and lightweight, durable
applications. For more than 110 years, we have spanned the globe in
search of inventive ideas that revolutionize the way we manufacture
adhesives, coatings, tapes, and specialty film products for bonding
solutions that meet our customers' needs. We promise to continually
explore new ways to improve lives through lasting personal and
technical bonds.
Headquartered in Shirley, MA
with offices worldwide, including our Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, we cater to multiple industries
including sportswear, outerwear, intimates, consumer electronics,
handbags, automotive, graphics, and beyond. To learn more or find a
location near you, visit bemisworldwide.com or check us out on
LinkedIn and Vimeo.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in
collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect
with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative
solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on
Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
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