The future of high-visibility safety fabrics
In late 2025, Coats acquired VizLite™, a patented phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark technology that significantly enhances visibility in dark and low-light conditions without external power. This breakthrough technology now anchors our Signal Lucence™ brand and strengthens our capability in advanced safety solutions.
Signal Lucence Pro™, built on VizLite™ technology, is a market-leading high visibility tape that combines retro-reflective, fluorescent, and phosphorescent performance in one easy-to-apply material. It charges rapidly under UV or fluorescent light – without batteries – and delivers an afterglow of more than eight hours, meeting all major high visibility and firefighter standards. In 2025, the technology was added to the list of specified materials for UK firefighter garments. We are now accelerating expansion into apparel and footwear, where leading brands are adopting next‑generation high‑visibility solutions to enhance performance products.
Breakthrough fire-science innovation with FlamePro™
In 2025, Coats launched FlamePro™ Arc, a next-generation protective fabric engineered for industries exposed to arc flash, heat, and flame hazards. By combining multiple inherently fire-resistant fibres into a single material, we created one of the lightest fire safety solutions on the market, delivering long-lasting protection without compromising comfort. Because flame resistance is engineered into the fibre structure, performance remains consistent over a garment’s lifetime – unlike treated fabrics that degrade with wear and washing.
We also introduced FlamePro™ FreshTech, a flame-resistant fabric with integrated anti-odour technology. By keeping garments fresher for longer, it reduces laundering frequency, supporting both cost savings and lower environmental impact for end users.