3m Direct Blog The many uses of Scotchlite Reflective Tape

At 3M, we've always maintained that one idea leads to another. This has never been more true than with our Scotchlite reflective tape, which we first started to produce in sheet form back in 1971. Early uses were centred round road safety as we made reflective road signs and clothing. Now, you see it everywhere and, of course, at every hour of the day and night.- Flickr - The Bike FedRunning clothes - Jogging in the evening or early morning can be dangerous, but strips of reflective tape will ensure you can be seen at all times.Outer edge of driveways - A strip of ScotchliteTM reflective tape along the edges of your driveway can help drivers park their cars, preventing damage to the vehicle, plants and garden walls and fences.Children's book bags - Nothing is more important than the safety of your child and reflective tape sewn onto the back of your son or daughter's bag will greatly increase their chances of being seen by a motorist.Bicycles or motorcycles - Most bikes come with the minimum amount of reflective tape required by law. You can increase visibility considerably by adding reflective tape on the frame where appropriate.Helmets and footwear - Along with proper reflective clothing, cyclists should also illuminate their helmets and footwear with strips of reflective tape.Important objects at home - In a power cut after dark, it can be tricky to pinpoint the things you need. Mark emergency blankets or food with reflective tape and you'll never have any need to panic.Safety cones - Make sure any areas with fresh paint, concrete or asphalt are clearly visible at all times by adding reflective tape to safety cones.Barriers and posts - While posts are often painted bright colours to make them visible during the day, applying reflective tape can provide 24-hour protection.Rafts and boats - Putting strips of reflective tape to the side, bottom and even the top of the boat could prove to be a life-saver in an emergency.Life jackets - Adding reflective tape to the shoulders, chest and back will make you more visible in the water at any time of day.Personal vehicles - If your vehicle stalls and the electricity fails then the hazard lights won't function. While tail lights are generally reflective, a couple of strips of reflective tape will significantly improve your vehicle's visibility at night.Heavy machinery - Place strips of reflective tape on machines such as pallet trucks, and pallet inverters to reduce the risk of someone stumbling over them by accident.Warehouse floors - Clearly marking paths with reflective tape for workers is an excellent way to avoid confusion in a busy workhouse.One idea leads to another at 3M - How sandpaper keeps you warm....