3M Sheeting & Films
Signs made with higher performance reflective sheeting are more visible and help improve safety. They also can save you money over the life of the sign. Signs deteriorate at different rates. Age, location, sun exposure and sheeting type all affect a sign’s useful lifespan.
The best measure of the cost of a sign is its life-cycle cost (i.e. the cost of the sign divided by its useful life). Factor in labor, hardware, administrative expenses and other costs that are incurred each time a sign needs replacement and the savings for longer-lasting signs gets even better.
| Sheeting Attributes |
Engineering Grade
Reflective Sheeting |
3M High Intensity Prismatic
Reflective Sheeting |
3M Diamond Grade DG3
Reflective Sheeting |
| ASTM Types |
I |
III, IV, X |
Proposed Type XI |
Retroreflectivity
(0.5º, -4º) |
30 cd/lux/m2 |
200 cd/lux/m2 |
400 cd/lux/m2 |
| Overall Performance |
May not meet federal minimum reflectivity levels over the life of the sign |
Good |
Excellent |
| Cost of Sign* |
$35.94 |
$40.63 |
$55.50 |
| Expected Life |
7 years |
10 years |
12 years |
| Cost per year |
$5.13 |
$4.06 |
$4.63 |
| *Example only – actual costs may vary |
Get the most out of your signs with better visibility, improved safety and lower life-cycle costs.
Upgrade from EG to 3M™ High Intensity Prismatic or Diamond Grade™ DG Reflective Sheeting today.