Overview
The same micro prismatic PVC construction with a checkerboard print worked into the reflective face. The pattern breaks the tape visually in daylight while the reflective area stays high, so the tape reads as a design line rather than a plain silver band.
Specification
- Code: RS-F-PT-02
- Material: 100% PVC
- Reflective coefficient: >300 cd/(lx·m²)
- Width: 1 – 15 cm, all sizes available
- Thickness: 0.15 / 0.21 / 0.25 / 0.28 mm
- Daytime colour: made to order
- Attachment: sew on
- Application: hi-vis clothing, life vests, bags
What the checkerboard changes
The print carries the daytime look; the prismatic areas carry the reflection. It is specified where a plain silver band is not acceptable on the design but the reflective performance still has to hold, and the pattern scale is set per order.
The pattern is an appearance choice with a cost
A checkerboard breaks the reflective surface into alternating areas, so effective reflective coverage is lower than the tape width suggests. It is chosen for the look; confirm the remaining area still meets the requirement.
What to confirm before ordering
- Measured coefficient and test method: a figure without its method is not comparable between suppliers.
- Wash cycle: domestic or industrial - the adhesive changes with the cycle.
- Substrate or shell fabric: send it, so the bond can be matched rather than assumed.
- Width and slitting: state the finished width, since slitting changes the edge.
Compliance note
This is micro-prismatic sheeting, stated at over 300 cd/(lx·m²) — below the 330 cd/(lx·m²) floor that EN ISO 20471 sets for retroreflective material, so on its own it cannot carry a 20471 claim. Prismatic sheeting also behaves differently from glass bead as the viewing angle opens, so the figure has to be read at the observation angle the application actually uses, not at the peak.
If the finished article has to carry an EN ISO 20471 or ANSI/ISEA 107 claim, say so before the order: the grade and the evidence are chosen together, and changing either afterwards means a new build.
Related formats
Related builds: Micro Prismatic Reflective PVC Tape. Overview at Reflective Materials.
Samples and lead time
A4 swatches are free so your team can check colour and hand feel before committing. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.
