Reflective Material

All Chevron Kits Supplied With R3B Materials Comply With Chapter 8.

Previously chevron kits were made from fluorescent and Engineering Grade Reflective Materials, however, with advances in technology, better materials have been made with higher visibility and reflectivity. Now Prismatic Grade Materials are used together with fluorescent material for road safety and maintenance work.

Materials Types

Types Of Materials Used:

These are the types of materials and their uses in the industry. Chapter 8 uses fluorescent and prismatic grade material.

Prismatic Grade Material ( Chapter 8 Compliance )

Highly retro-reflective with a higher reflectivity value compared to engineering grade.

Commonly used in emergency services, road maintenance & construction under Chapter 8.

Colours available:

Orange

Silver

Yellow

Fl. Lime

Fl. Yellow

Reflective (Engineering Grade Material )

Lower cost than prismatic. It is flexible and has good visibility at night. Uses micro glass-bead technology.

It is used for rear chevrons and text sections on vehicles; road and non-critical signs.

Colours available:

Green

Blue

Black

Fluorescent

This material is visible during the day but not that good at night. It does not possess reflective qualities.

Seen on rear chevrons of vehicles, usually together with prismatic or reflective material.

Colours available:

Yellow

Orange

Red

Green

Pink

Orange Red

Coloured vinyl

For non-reflective requirements, graphics, and text. Visible in good lighting conditions only.

Used for company logos, graphic design, advertisements and wraps on vehicles.

Colours available:

Azure Blue

Brilliant Blue

Dark Blue

Light Red

Pastel Orange

Golden Yellow

 more available…

Reflective Materials

Ra1 Vs Ra2 Vs R3b Micro-Prismatic Sheeting:
These are the types of reflective material used. Chapter 8 uses R3B Prismatic Grade Material.
RA1 (R1)

Lowest light return.Used where reflective performance is not as important. (Engineering Grade Material)

Used to display parking signs and number plates.

Base reflectivity
RA2 (R2)
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Medium light return.Used where reflective performance is important (Prismatic Grade Material)

Used as a warning, prohibitory and direction signs in high-risk areas.

3x reflectivity of RA1
R3B
chapter 8 material_ORALITEVC-412RA-012-Red

Superior light return. Reflective performance is very important. Chapter 8 material.(Prismatic Grade Material)

Used for rear areas of all vehicles working and stopping on highways.
6x reflectivity of RA1

Accredited Suppliers

Accredited And Approved Suppliers For R3b Material:​

Below are the possible combinations of materials used by us in making the chevron kits.

Vehicle Rear Markings:
Full Chevron Kit
No Windows Chevron Kit
Half Chevron Kit
Supplier:
Orafol
Vehicle Rear Markings:
Oralite VC612 Flexibright Metallised Red (012) R3B

with

7510 / 7510RA / 7710RA Fluorescent Yellow Non Reflective Standard or Rapid Air
Oralite VC412RA Ecoflex Metallised Red (012) R3B

with

7510/7510 RA/7710RA Fluorescent Yellow Non Reflective Standard or Rapid Air
Aura
Aura 191T high intensity prismatic Red (0191T-02) R3B

with

Aura 139 Fluorescent Yellow Non Reflective
Vehicle Side Markings:
Supplier:
Orafol
Vehicle Side Markings:
Oralite VC412RA Ecoflex Metallised Lime (112)

or

Oralite VC412RA Ecoflex Metallised Yellow (018)
Oralite VC612 Flexibright Fluorescent Lime (112)

or

Oralite VC612 Flexibright Fluorescent Yellow (018)
Aura
Aura 191 Metallised Yellow (0191-01)
Avery
Avery V8013 Fluorescent Yellow-Green