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What is Retro-Reflection?

What is Retro-Reflection?

Do you know what retro-reflection is and how it’s used to create additional safety?

Example of a light reflector used in photography – this surface is an example of retro-reflection

Retro-reflection is the property of a surface or device that’s able to reflect light that shines on it. Examples of this are the reflectors on the back of bicycles, license plates, and even the eyes of cats ?

Cats eyes are a natural form of retro-reflection

In industrial applications, it’s used where vehicle headlights can catch the surface and bounce light back for extra visibility. Road/highway signs are one of the examples that you’ve probably seen on late evening drives.

What is Retro-Reflection?
Road signs such as these are retro-reflective, which makes them visible at night when headlights are shining on them in the distance

Our red/silver safety foam guards also have this retro-reflective property, making it ideal for use around machinery, trucks, and parking garages. They come in self-adhesive and steel-mount options for durable installations.

What is Retro-Reflection?

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  • Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type H+, Reflective Silver / Red, Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type H+, Reflective Silver / Red, Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    $136.00
  • Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type H+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type H+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    $95.00
  • Flat Surface Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type C+, Reflective Silver / Red, with Stainless Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    Flat Surface Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type C+, Reflective Silver / Red, with Stainless Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    $131.80
  • Flat Surface Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type C+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    Flat Surface Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type C+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    $97.00
  • Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type A+, Reflective Silver / Red, Stainless Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type A+, Reflective Silver / Red, Stainless Steel Mounting Support (39 3/8 in)
    $133.50
  • Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type A+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    Corner Protection Safety Foam Guard, Type A+, Reflective Silver / Red, Self-Adhesive (39 3/8 in)
    $99.00
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