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Reflective Tape Product Comparison

Reflective Tape Product Comparison

Oct 7th 2021

With so many options available for reflective tape, choosing the best one for your application may be difficult. Below you will find a helpful guide to choosing the best reflective tape.


Regulation requirements.

If you are required to meet a specification be sure the tape you choose comes imprinted with the regulation code designation. Viewing distance. Consider the typical application and how far away this tape will need to reflect light to be clearly visible.


Durability

Quality adhesive and a well made tape will cost less in maintenance than replacing a less expensive version in a few years.


Flexibility.

Will the application include bending or stretching tape around an irregular surface like a vehicle bumper? In general, the classification of the best reflective tape is ranked by Type. Type 1 - 9 progressively will be visible from a greater distance.  


Reflective Tape Type and Name Brightness (white) Special Characteristics
Engineer Grade Type I 80-100 Candelas Flexible with very little stretch.
Flexible Engineer Grade Reflective Tape Type I 80-100 Candelas Flexible and will stretch. Especially when warmed.
High Intensity Color Reflective Tape Type III 250+ Candelas Flexible with no stretch.
Superbrite White or Yellow High Intensity Reflective Tape Type IV 500+ Candelas Flexible with no stretch.
Neonbrite High Intensity Reflective Tape Type VIII 700+ Candelas Flexible with no stretch.
7 Year Economy DOT-C2 Reflective Tape Type VIII 700+ Candelas Stiffer, Thicker Film. Will not stretch. Very similar to a diamond grade tape.
SOLAS Reflective Tape 900+ Candelas Thin and Flexible. Will not stretch. Extra aggressive adhesive.