TID glass bead DOT tape, as the name suggests, uses microscopic glass beads. These beads are applied to the surface within honeycomb shaped grids which then bend a light source that shines at it and reflects it back.

The glass bead DOT tapes construction results in a reflection with a wider cone of light, limiting the distance of the retro-reflection values. However, while the wider cone of light isn't as bright at long distances, it does reflect back at wider angles which is sometime preferred at shorter distances.

Many see this as a more economy version, which is far. But it still meets FMVSS regulations, and it's construction also means it is cheaper to manufacture than microprismatic DOT tape.

When maintained properly, glass bead DOT tape can have a retro-reflective performance of up to 7 years! This is not a guarantee, and as mentioned, will have this durability only with correct maintenance.

Sizes & Colors

TID supply glass bead DOT tape in 2"x150ft and 2"x20ft rolls off the shelf. Custom sizes can be produced dependent on order quantity.

Color options available are detailed below.

Red/white glass bead DOT tape is available in two versions. One with 6"x6" red/white sections and the other with 7" white and 11" red sections.

Custom Glass Bead DOT Tape Kit Packs

Custom kit packs of our glass bead DOT C2 conspicuity tape are available for purchase. These packs are designed to suit most common vehicle configurations, and come in the same range of colors mentioned above. We can also create custom kit packs with the sizes available. Customized logos printed on all of TID DOT tapes are possible dependent on order quantity.

Kit 1 - 75ft Continuous Roll

• One roll of 2″ x 75ft red and white reflective strips
• Four 2″ x 12″ white reflective strips
• Application Instructions

Kit 2 - to mark one vehicle up to 53ft7

• 36 2″ x 18″ red and white reflective strips
• Four 2″ x 12″ white reflective strips
• One 2″ x 90″ red and white reflective strip
• One 1 1/2″ x 90″ red and white reflective strip
• Applications instructions

Kit 3 - to mark one vehicle up to 48ft

• 32 2″ x 18″ red and white reflective strips
• Four 2″ x 12″ white reflective strips
• One 2″ x 90″ red and white reflective strip
• One 1 1/2″ x 90″ ref and white reflective strip
• Application instructions

Kit 4 - to mark one vehicle up to 28ft

• 19 2″ x 18″ red and white reflective strips
• Four 2″ x 12″ white reflective strips
• One 2″ x 90″ red and white reflective strip
• One 1 1/2″ x 90″ red and white reflective strip
• Application instructions

Kit 5 - White Arches for Tank Trailers

• Two 2" x 24" white reflective strips
• Application instructions

For more information on our glass bead DOT tape, or to order, please contact the sales team by phone, email, live chat or the contact us form on the website.