Posted by Nicky Smol on July 15, 2025 in Product information
When it comes to life-saving appliances, such as safety tapes, only the most reliable products deserve a place on the market. T-ISS SolasFlex Retro Reflective Tape Type II is recognised worldwide as premium industrial reflective tape, engineered specifically for the demanding maritime environment. But of course, our reflective tape is equally suited for any environment where maximum visibility and durability are essential.
In this article, our experts in maritime safety and industrial reflective tapes explain why T-ISS SolasFlex outperforms generic solutions, how it is applied in practice, and what to consider when specifying reflective materials for safety-critical projects.
Industrial Reflective Tape is a high-performance Safety Tape designed to reflect light under extreme conditions. Originally developed to meet the rigorous demands of the maritime industry, SolasFlex Retro Reflective Tape Type II (for indoor and outdoor use) has proven its reliability in any high-risk environment—on land or at sea.
Unlike standard warehouse-grade reflective films, SolasFlex is built to withstand salt spray, UV exposure, violent motion, and total darkness. It maintains visibility across a full 360-degree viewing angle, in both wet and dry conditions.
In critical situations, poor visibility can lead to delayed rescues—or worse. That’s why safety tapes must meet the highest standards of performance and durability.
Open water presents extreme challenges: sunlight, salt, movement, and weather fluctuations. In our experience, generic tapes often fail under these conditions, peeling off, fading, or losing reflectivity at the moment they’re needed most.
Choosing high-quality industrial reflective tape ensures that life-saving equipment remains visible and compliant at all times.
T-ISS SolasFlex Type II is specifically engineered for demanding environments. Here’s why it continues to outperform alternatives:
We have supplied thousands of meters of this tape to global fleets—from the North Sea to the South Pacific—with proven results in all conditions.
SolasFlex Retro Reflective Tape meets IMO Resolution A.658(16) standards for Type II use, meaning it is approved for both indoor and continuous outdoor exposure. This certification allows you to specify a single product across all your life-saving equipment—saving time, ensuring compliance, and simplifying procurement. SolasFlex Retro Reflective Tape also meets USCG specification 46 CFR Part 164.
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T-ISS works with a trusted network of dealers around the world, making it easy to access our high-quality SolasFlex Reflective Tape wherever your operations are located. Whether you’re outfitting a new vessel, upgrading offshore equipment, or preparing for inspection, our global partners are ready to support you.
Looking for the dealer nearest to you? Feel free to contact us, and our team will gladly provide the contact details of the closest authorized T-ISS distributor in your region. We’re here to help ensure you get the right product, on time, and with expert support.
