Every day we encounter hard-to-see objects that have been made more visible with the use of reflective tape. You likely don’t notice reflective tape during the day, but it makes hazardous objects much more visible at night.
Reflective tape is convenient for personal use and businesses of all sizes. Potential uses for reflective tape include:
• Vehicles
• Driveway curbs
• Mailboxes
• Motorcycle helmets
• Boats
• Clothing
• Steps
• Life jackets
• Warehouse floors
Reflective tapes come in many sizes and colors, which allow them to be used on objects of any size. This article introduces several different types of reflective tape.
Fluorescent Daybright Tape
As its name suggests, fluorescent daybright tape is very bright. It is designed to be resistant to solvents, impact, shrinking, and harsh weather, making it perfect for outdoor use. This fluorescent tape also has a variety of other features:• Die cuttable
• Plotter cuttable
• Adheres to smooth surfaces
• Flexible retroreflective elements
• Mirrored prism surface
• The adhesive is high-tack pressure-sensitive
This impressive tape can effectively adhere to a wide variety of surfaces, including:
• Painted steel
• Clearcoat lacquer
• Aluminum
Striped Reflective Tape
This type of reflective tape is most commonly associated with construction sites and work zones. The striped design is a safety feature that allows it to be more visible, especially while driving. Uses for this tape are:• Traffic signs
• Barricades
• Fences
• Gate arms
• Poles
• Buildings
Engineering Grade Retro Reflective Tape
This tape is specifically designed for temporary and permanent traffic signage. The acrylic adhesive is pressure sensitive and can adhere to all sign face orientations. This versatile tape can be:• Screen printed
• Thermal die-cut
• Flat bed sign-cut
• Drum roller sign-cut
• Steel rule sign-cut
The most common applications for this tape include work zone devices, outdoor signage, and non-critical signs requiring retroreflection.
Standard Grade Fluorescent Reflective Tape
Last but certainly not least comes our standard grade fluorescent reflective tape. Out of all the tapes on our list, this one has the most extended durability at ten years. In addition to its durability, it also has the following features:• Highly visible
• Highly reflective
• Weatherproof
• Self-adhesive films
• Corrosion and solvent resistant
• Printable