Welcome to REFLECTIVE SIGN SHEETING - Division of Reflective Inc.

On this site we carry wider rolls of reflective material. For narrower rolls you can go to www.reflects-light.com (prismatic) or shop.reflectivestore.com (standard glass bead).

We carry both Nikkalite and Reflexite brands of retro-reflective sheeting. Retro-reflective simply means that light is reflected back to the light source.

Reflective Sheeting is used in two ways.

First, it is used for road signs and private signs. Both for the background and the lettering. When creating lettering, a computer controlled cutter/plotter is used.  For road signs MUTCD standards would apply.  For private signs these standards normally do not apply.

Second, reflective sheeting is used to mark a variety of items in a effort to make them visible both day and night.  Bollards that protect buildings and other objects are an example of this. Reflective chevron panels on the back of fire trucks is another.  Reflective sheeting is also used to mark dumpsters, containers, vehicles, boats, farm equipment, industrial equipment, fire apparatus, helmets and much more.

We carry nine types of reflective sheeting. They are listed below by brightness.

Standard Engineer Grade or Type 1  - most common reflective tape. It reflects at about 75 candelas. This material will not stretch as much as the flexible version and is great for applications where you do not want the tape to stretch so easily.   This material is rated as a 7 year outdoor material and is available in 7 colors. We also carry orange/white and red/white prestriped barricade tape in this material.  CAD cuttable=YES.  (60 degree blade is recommended)

Flexible Engineer Grade Type 1  - made for emergency vehicle graphics but can be used for a multitude of other applications. It reflects at about 75 candelas for the white. This material is flexible and will also stretch when heated and is great for applications that require the tape to conform to irregular surfaces.  This is a 7 year outdoor material and is available in 8 colors including black.  CAD cuttable=YES. (45 degree or 60 degree blade recommended - This is the easiest reflective material to CAD cut. It is also digitally printable)

Super Engineer Grade or Type 2  - very affordable option for ground mounted DOT type road signs.  It is twice as bright as engineer grade tape and meets MUTCD standards for reflectivity when used on any ground mounted sign.  It is also warrantied to exceed the minimum reflectivity standard set by the FHWA for 12 years.  This material can be used for both the background and lettering for MUTCD compliant signs. It is available in 7 colors.  We also carry orange/white and red/white prestriped barricade tape in this material.  CAD cuttable=YES.  (60 degree blade is recommended)

High Intensity or Type 3 - reflects at about 250 candelas for the white which is about 3 times brighter than standard engineer grade material. It is flexible but will not stretch.  It utilizes glass beads for reflectivity and has the familiar honeycomb pattern. It is used mainly as a sign background.  This is a 10 year outdoor material and is available in 6 colors. This film is available in white, yellow, orange, red, blue, green and brown.  We also carry orange/white and red/white prestriped barricade tape in this material. CAD cuttable=NO (used primarily for sign backgrounds)

Flexible High Intensity Type 3 Sheeting - This material is identical to our standard type 3 high intensity tape except that it is flexible and WILL stretch and conform. It is also CAD cuttable meaning it can be used to make letters by running it through a vinyl cutter. Our flexible high intensity is available in white, yellow and orange only. CAD cuttable=YES (60 degree blade recommended)

V98 Conformable Prismatic Reflective in 24" rolls - this film is very similar to our V92 films.  The difference is that this material will stretch a little which allows it to conform over compound curves.  It also features a repositionable adhesive which allows you to pull it up and put it back down. It then builds adhesion over time.  Because of these characteristics, this film is very popular for making chevron stripes on emergency vehicles.  It reflects at 600-700 candlepower for the white. It is flexible and it will stretch a little. The V98 is a 5-7 year outdoor material. We carry this tape in white, red, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent lime, fluorescent orange, blue and green. On this site we carry this material in 24 inch wide rolls.  (10 foot and 50 foot) For smaller rolls you can go to  www.colebrothers.com . CAD cuttable=YES (60 degree blade recommended) (Note - this material is the easiest prismatic sheeting to cut with a plotter. Weeds very well.)

V82 Prismatic Reflective Type 5 - also very similar to the V92 Prismatic Tape but is a little brighter and is classified as a "Type 5" material. This material is flexible or bendable but does not stretch. V82 reflects at about 800-900 candelas.  V82 is a 10 year outdoor material and is available in white, red, school bus yellow, standard yellow, blue, green and orange.  CAD cuttable=YES (45 or 60 degree blade recommended)

Crystal Grade or CRG Type 8 Sheeting - very similar to what people know as "diamond" grade tape which is a 3m product.  Our CRG material is rated a type 8 and is the brightest sheeting available in colors. Approximately 900 candelas for the white. It is about the thickness of a guitar pick or credit card. CAD cuttable=NO (Primarily used to create very bright sign backgrounds or on any flat surface to increase conspicuity )

On this site we also carry Clear Overlay Film (graffiti protection), Colored Transparent Electrocut Film for overlaying white reflective,  Prestriped Reflective Barricade Tape,  C88 Stimsonite Reflective Road Markers and Premade Reflective Chevron Panels.

Here is a  link to an MUTCD article that will explain what type of sheeting needs to be used for certain signs. CLICK HERE.

We invite you to browse through our store and shop with confidence. You may create an account with us if you like, or shop as a guest. Either way, your shopping cart will be active until you leave the store. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at steve@reflectivestore.com or call (850) 934-3157 for assistance. If you need to request a quote you can email us or our FAX the request to (888) 789-5422.  Thank you for visiting.

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