Retroreflective Sheeting to Enable Safer Roads

Brighter signs for safer roads

3M has provided some of the leading traffic safety solutions around the world. Retroreflective technology is one of them, and was pioneered for development by 3M some 80 years ago. Explore the light return efficiency of 3M™ Engineer Grade Sheeting, 3M™ High Intensity Sheeting, and 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Sheeting to determine the visibility requirements when designing safer roads.

3M retroreflective sign sheeting solutions exceed MS 1216 : 2003, LLM T1/07, JKR ATJ 2E/87 (Pindaan 2011) JKR 21300-0033-12 and ASTM D4956-17 minimum retroreflectivity requirements.

Range of retroreflective sheeting grades and performance

Different road types and usage require a suitable level of retroreflective sheeting for better road visibility. Discover the right reflective sheeting for your project and learn more about the different retroreflective sheeting grades below:

Products	Polycarbonate cube corner retroreflective technology 3M™ Engineer Grade Sheeting	Truncated cube retroreflective technology 3M™ High Intensity Sheeting	Full cube retroreflective technology 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Sheeting
ASTM Type	Type I (7300 Series)	Type IV	Type XI
Percentage Light Returned to Driver	14%	32%	58%
Sign Position	Suitable for non-critical signs and devices	Suitable for shoulder mounted signs	Suitable for all sign positions
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Warranty	No warranty	8-year warranty	10-year warranty

*For complete warranty information, contact a 3M representative

Retroreflective sheeting applications

Find the right retroreflective sheeting for traffic signs that suit your project's visibility requirements. Make an informed decision by learning more about the components needed and the installation process.

Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Signs

Explore our range of high-performance sheeting for road and traffic signs.
Digital Sign Printing

Find the digital sign printing components you need for an efficient production process.
Accessories, Overlay Films & Process Colours

See related components that are important in the optimisation of traffic safety signs.

See how 3M Retroreflective Sign Sheeting can look in your project

Case study: Brightening a US highway for elderly drivers and tourists

Location: State of Maine, USA
Year(s): 2016-2017
Owner: Maine Turnpike Authority

Learn how the state of Maine best serve the many elderly drivers and a large tourism industry with 3M Diamond Grade DG³ Retroreflective Sign Sheeting. This innovative solution increased the visibility of the 109-mile toll highway and was cost-effective.

Download the full case study: Maine Turnpike Authority Addresses Driver Needs with 3M Diamond Grade Retroreflective Sheeting (2.1 KB)