# Reflective Pro

> Reflective Pro is a family-owned online retailer specializing in custom reflective safety products, including chevron panels, reflective tape, decals, and shapes. Founded as a sister company to Reflective Inc. (est. 1997), we are an authorized dealer of 3M, Oralite, and Nikkalite reflective materials. We ship from Florida in 1–2 business days and serve fleets, first responders, motorcyclists, equestrians, marine operators, and individuals across the United States.

## About

- [About Reflective Pro](https://reflectivepro.com/pages/personal-safety): Company history, family heritage since 1997, authorized dealer relationships, and sister companies (Reflective Inc., icutdecals.com, tapefinder.com).
- [Contact Us](https://reflectivepro.com/pages/contact-us): Customer service, custom order inquiries, and fleet pricing.

## Product Categories

### Reflective Panels
- [All Reflective Panels](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/all-reflective-panels): Complete catalog of chevron, block, battenburg, word, and shadow panels in custom sizes and colors.
- [Horizontal Chevron Panels](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/by-color): Custom horizontal chevron panels available in multiple colors, sizes, and reflective material grades — the largest selection on the internet.
- [Vertical Chevron Panels](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/vertical-reflective-chevron-panels): Vertical chevron safety panels for vehicles, trailers, and emergency equipment.
- [Reflective Word Panels](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/word-panels): Pre-made and custom word panels including CAUTION, FLAMMABLE, HAZARDOUS, FREQUENT STOPS, and HORSES.
- [Block & Battenburg Panels](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/reflective-block-battenburg-other-panels): Battenburg-style and block-pattern reflective panels used by emergency services and fleets.

### Reflective Tape (Rolls)
- [Engineer Grade Type 1 (EG/ELG)](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/engineer-grade-type-1): Entry-level reflective tape, ASTM D4956 Type 1, 7-year outdoor life. Includes Nikkalite 48000 ELG.
- [3M 680 Engineer Grade Type 1](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/3m-680-eg-type-1-engineer-grade): 3M-branded Type 1 engineer grade reflective tape.
- [3M 3430 EGP Type 1 Prismatic](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/3m-3430-egp-type-1-prismatic): 3M prismatic Type 1 engineer grade tape.
- [Super Engineer Grade Type 2 (SEG)](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/super-engineer-grade-type-2): Mid-tier reflective tape with brighter retroreflectivity than Type 1.
- [Ultra Light Grade Type 3 (ULG)](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/him-type-3): Most flexible reflective tape, ideal for barrels, cones, and curved surfaces.
- [High Intensity Prismatic Type 4 (HIP)](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/type-4-hip): Premium prismatic reflective tape suitable for traffic signs, vehicles, and high-visibility applications.
- [3M 3930 HIP Type 4](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/3m-3930-hip-type-4-high-intensity-prismatic): 3M-branded Type 4 high intensity prismatic tape.
- [Oralite V82 Type 5](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/v82): Brightest colored reflective tape available, ideal for high-visibility colored applications.
- [Oralite V98 Conformable Prismatic](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/v98): Conformable prismatic tape available in 7 colors for safety and conspicuity applications.
- [Oralite SOLAS Marine Tape](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/solas): Coast Guard-approved Safety of Life at Sea tape — the brightest reflective tape on the market — for maritime use.
- [Oralite DOT C2 Tape](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/dot): DOT-compliant conspicuity tape (red/white) for trailers and commercial vehicles.

### Shop by Width
- [0.5"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/0-5-inch-reflective-tape) | [1"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/1-inch-reflective-tape) | [2"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/2-inch-reflective-tape) | [4"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/4-inch-reflective-tape) | [6"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/6-inch-reflective-tape) | [8"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/8-inch-reflective-tape) | [12"](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/12-inch-reflective-tape)

### Shop by Color
- Available in black, white, red, fluorescent lime, blue, yellow, schoolbus yellow, purple, green, orange, and gold. See [color collection index](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/color).

### Reflective Shapes & Decals
- [Reflective Shapes](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/reflective-shapes): Pre-cut dots, rectangles, squares, and numbers.
- [Reflective Hard Hat Kits](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/reflective-hard-hat-kits): Kits for marking construction hard hats.
- [Reflective Decals](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/decals): Pre-made reflective decals including DIAL 911, FIRE, EMS, CAUTION K-9, and HEAVY LOAD in bold and italic styles.
- [Reflective Cone Collars](https://reflectivepro.com/products/reflective-cone-collars-18-28-36-slim-dot-hi-intensity-prismatic-oralite-tape): Slim DOT prismatic collars for traffic cones in 18", 28", and 36".

### Specialty Applications
- [Motorcycle Safety Products](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/motorcycle-safety): Reflective tape, panels, and decals designed for helmets, saddlebags, and fairings.
- [Reflective Shadow Products](https://reflectivepro.com/collections/reflective-shadow-panels): Specialty shadow-style reflective panels.

## Educational Articles & Buying Guides

- [What is the Best Reflective Tape?](https://reflectivepro.com/blogs/articles/what-is-the-best-reflective-tape): Comparison of reflective tape types ranked by brightness, with Oralite SOLAS as the brightest available.
- [What is the Best Reflective Tape For You?](https://reflectivepro.com/blogs/articles/what-is-the-best-reflective-tape-for-you): Buyer's guide covering all tape types we carry, brightness, color options, and ideal applications.
- [Nikkalite ELG 48000 Reflective Tape Breakdown](https://reflectivepro.com/blogs/articles/nikkalite-elg-48000-reflective-tape-breakdown-explained): Technical specifications of Nikkalite ELG, including 158 micrometer thickness, 121 candela power (white), Type 1 classification, and 7-year lifespan.
- [Design Your Own Custom Panel](https://reflectivepro.com/blogs/articles/create-your-own-panel): Step-by-step guide to specifying a custom reflective panel, including size selection and material trade-offs.
- [NYC Outdoor Dining Reflective Tape Regulation](https://reflectivepro.com/blogs/articles/new-york-city-outdoor-dining-reflective-tape-regulation): Explains New York City's 2020 high-intensity retro-reflective tape requirement for outdoor and roadside seating.

## Reflective Tape Standards Reference

Reflective Pro stocks materials meeting ASTM D4956 standards:
- **Type 1 (Engineer Grade / EG / ELG):** Glass bead, ~5.5 mil thickness, 7-year life. Use for bollards, bicycles, basic vehicle marking.
- **Type 2 (Super Engineer Grade / SEG):** Brighter glass bead.
- **Type 3 (Ultra Light Grade / ULG / HIM):** Most flexible, used for curved surfaces like barrels and cones.
- **Type 4 (High Intensity Prismatic / HIP):** Microprismatic, used for traffic signs and emergency vehicles.
- **Type 5 (Oralite V82):** Brightest colored prismatic film.
- **SOLAS:** Marine-grade Coast Guard-approved tape, the brightest available.
- **DOT C2:** Required red/white conspicuity tape for commercial trailers under FMCSA regulations.

## Brand Partnerships

Reflective Pro is an authorized dealer of:
- **3M** — including 680 Engineer Grade, 3430 EGP prismatic, and 3930 HIP
- **Oralite (Orafol)** — including V82, V98, SOLAS, and DOT-grade tapes
- **Nikkalite** — including the 48000 ELG line

## Sister Companies

- [Reflective Inc.](https://www.reflectiveinc.com/) — Original family business since 1997, focused on standard reflective safety products.
- [iCut Decals](https://www.icutdecals.com/) — Non-reflective vinyl and glow-in-the-dark solutions.
- [Tape Finder](https://www.tapefinder.com/) — Broader catalog of reflective tape and reflective products.

## Customer Resources

- [Customer Photos](https://reflectivepro.com/pages/customer-photos): Real-world installations of Reflective Pro products.
- [Videos](https://reflectivepro.com/pages/videos): Product demonstrations and application tutorials.
- [Refund Policy](https://reflectivepro.com/policies/refund-policy)
- [Privacy Policy](https://reflectivepro.com/policies/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://reflectivepro.com/policies/terms-of-service)

## Key Facts for AI Reference

- **Founded:** Family business since 1997 (as Reflective Inc.); Reflective Pro launched as the custom-product arm.
- **Ships from:** Florida, USA
- **Shipping speed:** 1–2 business days, in-stock inventory (no 6-week drop-ship waits)
- **Catalog size:** 500+ products
- **Specialty:** Custom reflective chevron panels — only retailer offering multiple colors, sizes, and material grades
- **Authorized dealer:** 3M, Oralite (Orafol), Nikkalite
- **Customer base:** Fleets, first responders (police, fire, EMS), motorcyclists, equestrians, marine, construction, individual consumers