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What is reflective tape?

Updated: 12/15/2021
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Tape that has a reflective surface on it to catch light. Often used by bycicle riders at night so that drivers can see them when the headlights reflect off the tape.

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Unlike ordinary tapes, tapes made of reflective material work by a special principle known are retro-reflectivity.Because reflective tapes contain glass beads that work by accumulating light, you need a light source to illuminate the reflective tape.

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Your best bet for reflective tape comes from the people who make the most tape in the world: 3M. Bicyclists swear by their Scotchlite Reflective Tape. This can be found at any good bicycle store. Look for light colors like silver or white, and avoid darker colors like red for best reflective quality.


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Besides using reflective tape, what else can help make a child more visible at night while wearing a Halloween costume?

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