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Top Uses of Reflective Tape

 

Reflective tape is an effective safety solution used to make objects and surfaces visible at night or in low light. It is made of a highly reflective material that returns light to its source, making it visible from a distance. This product is an ideal choice for those looking for reliable, long-lasting visibility.

Reflective tape is an effective safety solution used to make objects and surfaces visible at night or in low light. It is made of a highly reflective material that returns light to its source, making it visible from a distance. This product is an ideal choice for those looking for reliable, long-lasting visibility.

 Uses Recommended Tape
Bicycles  3M Black Tape
Posts & Driveways  Golden Yellow Prismatic Tape
Trucks & Vans  ECE104 Tape
Marine  Solas Tape
Bollards  Bollard Tape
Bins  Hi Vis Bin Numbers


Bicycles  

 

Make cycling safer with Reflective Tape. Highly-visible and durabile, the tape will make you stand out in day or night. Its glass beads reflect light for a greater visibility range, helping to ensure your safety.

If you're planning to cycle on the road, an increase in visibility is essential for road safety. 

Recommended Tape for Bicycles 

3M Black Reflective Tape

Pros:

• Very Reflective - The tape is often used on trucks, signs and public transport.  
• Subtle - The tape won't totally change the look of your bike.
• Durable - 8 Year service life. 

Cons:

• Not Hi Vis - The tape isn't ideal for improving day visibility as it's not a bright colour. 

Hi Vis Yellow Reflective Tape

Pros:.

• Hi-Viz - Great for day and night time visibility. 

Cons:

• Doesn't bend around corners as easily as the black 3M tape. 

It's best to keep to red reflectors for the rear of your bicycle. 

We don't recommend that you stick reflective tape on bicycle helmets, because the adhesive could damage the structural integrity of the helmet.

 

Posts and Driveways 

 

Reflective tape is often used on fence posts and driveways to help mark boundaries and lower the chances of accidents and damage. 

For use on fence posts, make sure that the surface is smooth so that the adhesive can sticky properly.

You may need to sand paper the wood smooth, or nail the tape in if the wood is rough.

When reversing your car some objects are hard to spot in your rear-view mirror. It is vital to highlight hazards to prevent collisions. 

Recommended Tape for Posts and Bollards

MicroPrismatic Reflective Tape

 

Trucks & Vans 

Trucks often have reflective tape down the sides and rear. 
ECE104 Reflective tape must be used on HGVs over 7.5 tonnes and trailers over 3.5 tonnes.

Recommended Tape for HGVs

ECE104 Reflective Tape

 

Marine 

 

Reflective Tape for boats needs to be able to withstand severe weather condition and help boats to be seen at night. It's important that rescue helicopters can find boats at night so that the passengers can be found fast. 

Recommended Tape for Marine 

Solas Tape


Bollards

Recommended Tape for Bollards

Check out our selection of Bollard Tape here

Motorbike Panniers

Riders sometimes use the tape to help ensure greater visibility when the sun is low or the conditions are dark.

Bins 


Reflective tape is often used to mark the house number on bins.  

Recommended Tape for Bins

 

Hi Vis Yellow Reflective Bin Numbers 

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