Safety Reflective Vinyl Suppliers
Reflective signs are used when visibility is vital. A reflective sign uses ambient light (i.e., Headlights from a car) to illuminate itself and is used both by municipalities and the general public.
Official MUTCD and DOT compliant traffic signs have many specific design attributes that allow the signs to be seen by drivers while on the road. One important factor is the size of the sign text, which gets larger when drivers are in zones of higher speed limits for increased visibility and reaction time.
Another design factor important to visibility and reaction time is how reflective the sign is for drivers.
We offer three grades of reflectivity.
What is Reflective Sheeting?
Reflective Sheeting is the material placed over the bare aluminum on Traffic Signs to make them reflective. Sheeting comes in Engineer Grade, High Intensity Grade, and Diamond Grade (see below for details.) Most people think that Highway Signs are painted, but the finish is actually the Reflective Sheeting.
What is Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting?
Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting is the minimum reflective finish put on Traffic Signs. This is also the cheapest and least reflective option. The life span is about 5-7 years. This application is primarily used for Handicap and Parking Signs.
What is High Intensity Grade Reflective Sheeting?
High Intensity Grade Reflective Sheeting is more reflective than the standard reflective finish. It is 10 times more reflective than Engineer Grade. The average life span is 10 years. High Intensity Sheeting is now the minimum required sheeting for all MUTCD Traffic Signs.
Additional Benefits of High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting:
Meets ASTM D4956 Type III and Type IV Specifications.
Tougher topcoat provides improved scuff, scratch and gouge resistance and increased durability for the demanding need of the work zone.
Vivid daytime colors provide 24 hour performance with increased daytime visibility.
The improved optical packages increase night time visibility.
Better for the environment.
What is Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting?
Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting is the maximum reflective finish that is put on Traffic Signs. It is 10 times more reflective than Engineer Grade. It has an average life span of over 10 years.
Additional Benefits of Diamond Grade Sheeting:
State of the art technology.
100 percent efficient optical elements, which return almost 60 percent of available light.
Exceeds ASTM Type XI Specifications.
Delivers optimal performance where and when drivers need it most.
