What is SOLAS reflective tape?

Let’s talk abbreviations first, as there is SOLAS and IMO. SOLAS stands for Safety Of Life At Sea, SOLAS regulations are governed by the IMO, the International Marine Organisation.

SOLAS reflective tape performs a vital role in marine safety, protecting seafarers and passengers every single day, if you look at any lifejacket you will see patches of SOLAS reflective tape dotted around, on a life ring you will strips in various segments, on most small crafts, especially lifeboats you will lengths of it. SOLAS reflective tape is the bright, white flashing that you will commonly see.

SOLAS regulations are strictly governed by the IMO, rightly so. SOLAS reflective tape has to be independently tested to provide superb reflective performance, over 1000 on the candela rating is required, this means that the lifejacket can help to be seen at long distances even in rough seas. The tape must be highly durable, again it is independently tested, the durability requirement uses an arc test, an old form of testing but still viable to this day. The tape must not delaminate, the tape would be pointless if it suffered a delamination and thus became two strips with neither working. The adhesive on the tape must be highly effective. Thankfully Heskins has the experience to work on all of the above stipulations.

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