Innovation

Turning real-world challenges into cutting-edge reflectivity

The way SRI Labs™ looks at it, the bigger the problem, the more creative the solution.

Innovation is a collaborative effort

At SRI Labs, we take pride in developing innovative reflective safety solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs. By working closely together, we can offer solutions that solve specific challenges in ways no one else does, often by creating products that no one else can. Whether it’s improving worker safety by boosting visibility in hazardous conditions, or designing gear for extreme environments, our commitment to innovation drives us to exceed expectations.

Where bright ideas become safer workplaces

Our customer-centric approach to innovation manifests in a relentless drive for creative reflective safety solutions. This focus on practical applications enables us to push boundaries in technology development that ultimately benefit workers, responders, and warriors.

New processes & technologies

Innovation at SRI Labs is driven by continuous exploration of new processes and technologies. This means leveraging advancements in manufacturing, such as precision bonding techniques, to improve the performance and durability of reflective materials. Printing technologies are also being explored to create more customizable safety solutions, ensuring that the final product is both effective and easy to produce.  

Comfort & wearability

Beyond functionality, the design of safety gear must also consider the wearer’s comfort. SRI Labs prioritizes materials that are lightweight, breathable, and flexible without sacrificing performance. By incorporating fabrics that wick away moisture or maintain stretchiness over time, they ensure the gear is comfortable enough to be worn throughout long work shifts in various climates.  

Enhanced visibility standards

SRI Labs adheres to the highest visibility standards by leveraging cutting-edge reflective technology. Our products use advanced optics, such as retroreflective glass bead technology and microprismatic materials, which significantly improve visibility from greater distances and across diverse light conditions, ensuring workers are visible in low-light and nighttime environments.  

Durability for tough environments

Safety gear needs to perform in extreme conditions. SRI Labs develops materials resistant to abrasion, moisture, and UV exposure, ensuring that the reflective qualities of their products remain intact even after prolonged exposure to heat, cold, or physical wear. For example, using polyurethane coatings or incorporating high-tensile fibers can greatly extend the lifespan of their solutions in harsh environments.  

Manufacturability & cost efficiency

Innovating cost-effective, scalable production methods is key to SRI Labs’ mission. By simplifying assembly processes and adopting energy-efficient manufacturing, they lower production costs while maintaining high-quality standards. This could involve automating certain manufacturing steps, reducing material waste, or improving the sourcing of sustainable materials to make safety gear more affordable while maximizing safety.  

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