What is Solas reflective tape?

SOLAS reflective tape, also known as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) tape, is a specific reflective tape that meets all requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for maritime safety. These reflective tapes are used in the maritime and offshore industry to increase safety on ships. They are designed to enhance visibility at sea.

Our reflective tape contains retro-reflective properties, which means that the tape reflects light back towards its source, making it highly visible from a distance. It helps improve the identification and location of, for example, lifejackets, life rafts and lifeboats. Critical in emergency situations.

What is the best reflective tape?

At T-ISS, we offer you the best SOLAS reflective tapes on the market. Our reflective tapes are type II approved A658(16). This means they can be used inside and outside (Type I can only be used indoors). The reflective tapes are highly weather resistant to continuous outdoor exposure. They are designed specifically for the offshore and marine industry and have a long lifespan.

• Approved according IMO A658(16).
• Meets USCG specification 46 CFR Part 164.
• Approved by USCG, DNV, Wheelmark, Russian Register, and Korean Register.

Where is reflective tape used?

When it comes to the safety of your crew, there is no room for mistakes. That is why certain objects on your vessel should always be highly visible. Our Solasflex Retro Reflective tape can be used for:

• Visibility of (smaller) vessels, like fishing boats and pleasure crafts. This helps other vessels to identify, locate and track the vessel and reduces the risk of collisions and accidents.
• Life saving equipment such as lifejackets, life rafts, lifeboats and life buoys.
• Maritime structures such as offshore platforms and buoys.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): clothing worn by maritime workers, such as safety vests, jackets or helmets.
• Maritime signage.

How to apply Solasflex retro reflective tape

1. Clean the surface carefully.
2. The tape should be installed making sure that these finished surfaces are clear of dirt, dust, and fat.
3. Unroll the material and cut it to fit the area to be glued or stitched on.
4. When installing around a lifebuoy always take an overlap of 5 cm. (Must be above 15 C°)
5. After installing it on the surface the tape should be there for at least 12hrs for perfect adhesion. In case of a contaminated area, it should be cleaned before installing the SOLAS Retro Reflective Tape.

Want more information about our Solasflex Reflective tape type II? Please feel free to contact us anytime.