High-performing traffic signs
Three important characteristics for reflective sheeting to consider
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Retroreflective material for increased visibilityBrightness matters. You can download our white paper on traffic sign brightness here.
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DurabilityWith 3M, you can count on long-lasting quality and performance. We offer up to 12 years of protection when using select 3M components and have multiple warranty tiers available for several classes of reflective sheeting and multiple imaging methods.
Contact us on our support page to learn more.
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Observation and entrance angles
In this demonstration, you’ll see how elevated seating positions impact sign visibility and how higher-performing sign sheeting can help.
Traffic sign fabrication and orientation also matters in creating signs that reflect from different angles. Learn more about road sign orientation uniformity here.
Featured Product:
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sign Sheeting
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Outsmart the dark.
DG³ sheeting is our top-of-the-line reflective sign sheeting. With nearly twice the reflectivity of our lower-grade signage material, 3M Diamond Grade Sheeting helps create more visible signs, and more visible signs have been shown to cut nighttime accidents by up to 46%.*
Learn more about 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ and how it compares to other sheeting types on our next page.
*Ripley, D.A, Howard R. Green Company, ITE AB04H313, Quantifying the Safety Benefits of Traffic Control Devices - Benefit-Cost Analysis of Traffic Sign Upgrades, 2005 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium Proceedings.
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Urban roads can be challenging. Help motorists see the signs
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We offer a variety of sheeting types to help you improve the visibility and effectiveness of traffic signs in urban areas — including state-of-the-art ASTM Type XI sheeting and a range of fluorescent colors. Give your road users the guidance they need.
Sign Sheeting Types
Explore traffic sign sheeting by Performance level and ASTM Standard.
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ Reflective Sign Sheeting helps improve safety by providing higher luminance values than our other sheeting at distances most critical to drivers.
Available for ASTM Standards:
ASTM Type IX
ASTM Type XI -
3M™ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting provides high levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs, work zone devices, and delineators.
Available for ASTM Standards:
ASTM Type III
ASTM Type IV -
3M™ Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting is designed for production of non-critical traffic signs and devices.
Available for ASTM Standard:
ASTM Type I
Products for Traffic Signs by Product Category
3M offers a full line of reflective sign materials you need, from retroreflective sign sheeting for road signs and guide signs to delineation devices.
Sign Fabrication Techniques
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There are many advantages to digital sign printing. Not only does it offer you quick on-demand printing for custom signs and enhanced workflow, but when you use 3M products, you will be backed by our 3M™ MCS™ Warranty.
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Traditional Sign FabricationWhether your team uses cut copy, EC Film, or screen printing techniques, 3M has the inks, protective over laminates and a variety of sheeting to support your manufacturing process.
Watch the video and download the report on our next page to see for yourself.
Resources for Traffic Signs
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Current Customers: Make a PurchaseLog into bComSafety Initiatives and FundingMore on Safety Initiatives and FundingSee Us on the RoadCase Study: Traffic Sign Upgrades in Albuquerque, NM
