Class 1 High-Visibility Marking for Vehicles, Signs & Hazards

Visibility changes dramatically after dark. Surepak Reflective Tapes use Class 1 microprismatic material to return incident light toward its source, helping vehicles, signs, bollards, hazards & other marked assets stand out in low-light conditions.

The range features REFLOMAX GLODIAN HIP-4000/4100 Class 1 reflective tape in 48mm x 45.7m rolls, with black/yellow, red/white, yellow & yellow/green options. Waterproof self-adhesive construction, a UV-stabilised acrylic front film plus resistance to corrosion & solvents make the range particularly relevant to demanding outdoor marking applications.

For adjacent marking requirements, Barricade Tape covers temporary hazard & exclusion marking, while Adhesives & Tapes provides access to the wider Industrial Shed tape range.

What Are Reflective Tapes?

Reflective tape makes an object easier to identify when light strikes the material.

The Surepak range uses a microprismatic retroreflective system. Sealed air cells backed by microprisms redirect incoming light, creating the bright reflected appearance associated with high-performance safety marking.

Unlike ordinary coloured tape, the effect isn't produced simply by using a bright surface.

Light from headlights, work lights or another suitable source reaches the reflective material & is returned toward the source, increasing the visibility of the marked object in low-light conditions.

The current range includes:

TSTY-HIP4100BLK-YLW
Black/Yellow Class 1 Reflective Tape
48mm x 45.7m

TSTY-HIP4100RED-WHT
Red/White Class 1 Reflective Tape
48mm x 45.7m

TSTY-HIP4100YLW
Yellow Class 1 Reflective Tape
48mm x 45.7m

TSTY-HIP4100YLW-GRN
Yellow/Green Class 1 Reflective Tape
48mm x 45.7m

Surepak identifies the range as Class 1 reflective tape conforming to AS1906.

Why Choose Reflective Tapes?

Paint or ordinary coloured tape may be easy to see during daylight but provide much less visual contrast once ambient light falls.

Retroreflective tape approaches the problem differently.

Low-light visibility: microprismatic construction reflects incident light back toward its source.

Outdoor suitability: the REFLOMAX GLODIAN construction is intended for long-term vertical outdoor use.

Waterproof construction: useful for appropriate external marking applications.

UV-stabilised face film: supports outdoor exposure where the product is installed correctly.

Corrosion & solvent resistance: useful around demanding industrial plus transport environments.

Self-adhesive installation: allows suitable surfaces to be marked without a separate adhesive system.

Colour options: solid plus striped formats allow the marking to suit different identification or hazard requirements.

Reflective tape still needs to be selected around the actual application. A highly reflective product doesn't automatically satisfy every transport, road or workplace requirement simply because it is Class 1.

Common Applications

Trucks, Buses & Commercial Vehicles

Large vehicles become harder to judge at night when their outline isn't obvious.

Reflective markings can help make appropriate parts of a vehicle more visible when illuminated, which is why reflective materials are commonly associated with trucks, buses, trailers plus commercial fleets.

Surepak specifically identifies car, bus & truck reflective signage among the applications for its Class 1 range.

Before using reflective tape for a regulated vehicle requirement, confirm the required colour, placement, dimensions, grade plus applicable vehicle standard. Don't assume any Class 1 tape can be placed anywhere on a vehicle.

For wider site & worker visibility requirements, Hi-Vis Vests provides a complementary pathway where the person rather than the asset needs to remain conspicuous.

Bollards & Fixed Hazards

A bollard that's obvious at midday can almost disappear into its surroundings after dark.

Reflective tape can improve identification of:

► Bollards
► Posts
► Fixed barriers
► Gate structures
► Workshop hazards
► Car-park infrastructure
► Selected machinery features
► Suitable access points

Black/yellow or other high-contrast formats can be particularly useful where the marking needs to communicate a physical hazard as well as improve visibility.

For temporary work-zone control rather than permanent adhesive marking, Work Safety Protections provides access to the wider workplace safety range.

Traffic Signs & Temporary Road Markings

The REFLOMAX GLODIAN HIP-4000/4100 system was developed for traffic-sign manufacture intended for long-term vertical outdoor use.

Suitable applications can include:

► Traffic signage
► Temporary road signs
► Bollard marking
► Directional identification
► Roadside assets
► Selected temporary road markings

Application requirements still matter.

Road-related marking can be governed by specific standards plus authority requirements. Check the required material, colour, installation plus sign specification before treating reflective tape as a substitute for a specified traffic-control product.

Civil crews planning equipment around road work can also read Equipping a Civil Road Crew.

Plant, Machinery & Industrial Assets

Movement around machinery becomes more difficult when lighting changes.

Reflective marking can help identify appropriate edges, structures or components on industrial assets where improved visibility is required.

Potential applications include:

► Mobile plant
► Workshop equipment
► Warehouse infrastructure
► Machinery surrounds
► Site vehicles
► Fixed structures
► Industrial access areas

Reflective tape shouldn't replace guarding, warning lights, signage or another control required for the hazard.

Where marking forms part of a broader PPE plus workplace-control system, Safety & Personal Protective Equipment provides another relevant pathway.

Workshops, Warehouses & Loading Areas

Vehicle movement isn't confined to public roads.

Forklifts, delivery vehicles, loading areas plus dim warehouse corners can create visibility problems inside commercial premises.

Reflective markings may help make selected fixed hazards, posts, barriers or infrastructure easier to identify when illuminated.

Good lighting remains essential. Site Lighting & Electrical Supplies provides a complementary pathway where the underlying issue is insufficient work-area illumination rather than asset marking alone.

Product Selection Guide

Black/Yellow Reflective Tape

Choose TSTY-HIP4100BLK-YLW where a striped hazard appearance is useful alongside reflection.

This format can make sense around suitable obstructions, fixed hazards, bollards plus industrial marking applications where black/yellow visual contrast supports the intended identification.

Red/White Reflective Tape

TSTY-HIP4100RED-WHT provides alternating red/white marking.

Red/white reflective patterns are widely associated with high-visibility marking, but colour requirements can vary significantly between workplace, traffic plus vehicle applications.

Confirm the required pattern before installation where compliance is involved.

Yellow Reflective Tape

TSTY-HIP4100YLW provides a solid yellow Class 1 reflective format.

Solid yellow can suit suitable signs, bollards, vehicles plus identification tasks where a single reflective colour is required.

Yellow/Green Reflective Tape

TSTY-HIP4100YLW-GRN provides a highly conspicuous yellow/green format for applications where strong visual identification is useful.

Don't confuse fluorescence with retroreflection.

A bright yellow/green appearance can improve daytime conspicuity, while the microprismatic system performs the light-return function after illumination.

Compare The Current Range

Colour alone doesn't determine compliance.

For regulated work, check the exact application requirements before ordering or installation.

Expert Tips

Start with a clean surface.

Dust, oil, grease, moisture plus loose contamination can prevent the adhesive from making consistent contact.

Dry the substrate before application.

Waterproof tape still needs an appropriate surface during installation. Applying adhesive film over moisture can compromise the bond before the tape ever reaches service.

Plan the marking before removing the liner.

Long straight runs become easier when position, length plus alignment have already been established.

Apply firm, even pressure.

Self-adhesive reflective film needs good surface contact. Work progressively along the strip rather than loosely laying the tape onto the substrate.

Avoid treating hardware as a flat surface.

Hinges, latches, sharp transitions plus other protrusions can cause lifting or buckling if tape is simply stretched across them.

Use the correct colour for the job.

Black/yellow, red/white, yellow plus yellow/green aren't automatically interchangeable where a workplace, road or vehicle specification dictates the required marking.

Don't use reflectivity as a substitute for lighting.

Reflective tape requires incident light to create the retroreflective effect. It isn't self-illuminating.

Check regulatory requirements before marking vehicles.

Heavy-vehicle conspicuity requirements can specify particular materials, colours, dimensions plus placement. Confirm those requirements rather than assuming a Class 1 label alone makes every installation compliant.

Site marking also works best when it's part of a broader preparation process rather than a last-minute addition. Spring Jobsite Prep Getting Your Gear Ready provides further practical reading around getting working equipment plus sites ready.