# Street Safety Cravats The 'Retroreflector Tie' Will Save Your Life and Suit You Up By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroreflector-tie References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11466/retroreflector-tie-by-jasna-sokolovic-noel-oconnell-seoul-cycle-design-competition-shortlist-revealed.html) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/seoul_cycle_design_competition.html) The Seoul Cycling Design Competition of 2010 has attracted the 'Retroreflector Tie' as an entry by Jasna Sokovic and Noel O'Connell. This particular idea's success rides on its versatility. During the day, the 'Retroreflector Tie' appears to be your average gray-striped necktie with vibrant red bands. The reflector fabric of the 'Retroreflector Tie,' which is woven in with more soft and conventional necktie materials, reveals glaring orange stripes that signal your presence on the road, keeping you flagged against oncoming cars. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/retroreflector-tie), [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/retroreflector-tie/2) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retroreflective Fashion:** Expanding the use of retroreflective materials in clothing and accessories to enhance visibility and safety. - **Smart Traffic Safety:** Integrating technology and design to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on the road. - **Innovative Reflective Materials:** Developing new reflective fabrics and materials with improved visibility and aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Exploring opportunities for incorporating safety features into fashion products. - **Transportation:** Creating innovative solutions to enhance road safety for cyclists and pedestrians. - **Textiles:** Driving research and development of advanced reflective materials for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Stylish Safety Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-helmet-reflective-star-decals.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [High Visibility Activewear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciele-nite-rite.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [360° Reflective Pedelec Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-helmet-pedelec.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md)