Reflective tape is a requirement for curbside dining structures. Brand it to your advantage.
The main requirement by NYC.gov for outdoor dining booths is, of course, safety. One of the regulations is that all structures be highly visible to cars, cyclists, and passersby with with reflective tape.
Grab a copy of our helpful Curb Appeal guide for all the requirements and products you'll need to comply.
The Criteria:
Continuous reflector tape must be added along the top outside edges. Ensure visibility of patrons and barriers at night by clearly marking all barriers with yellow high intensity retro-reflective tape or reflectors.
Use this opportunity to give your customers the perfect branding opportunity.
Avery Reflective Vinyl
With Avery Reflective Vinyl, not only will restaurants meet NYC requirements, they will make their establishments stand out.
V2000, V4000 visible by day and night
Avery Dennison® V2000 Beaded Reflective Film
Avery V2000 series is a beaded reflective vinyl designed for flat applications. The film enjoys enhanced visibility both day and night. Five brilliant colors grab attention: white, blue, red, yellow, and green.
It has good chemical, UV, temperature, humidity and salt-spray resistance. The V2000 is screen printing compatible, with a 3 year durability rating.
Avery Dennison® V4000 Beaded Reflective Film
Digital printing capabilities makes the Avery V4000 perfect for all outdoor applications where supreme visibility is required. Six bold colors are visible during day and night: white, blue, red, yellow, orange, black.
The V4000 is compatible with all screen and digital platforms: latex, solvent, eco-solvent and UV. It is great for applications with moderate curves, and will conform to outdoor structures with permanent or long term removable adhesives.
It is chemical, UV, temperature, humidity and salt-spray resistant, with a 7 year durability.
Perfect for printing letters and logos for all outdoor dining structures.
Avery Dennison® HV1200 High Visibility Series
HV1200 meets or exceeds ASTM® D4956 for reflectivity with premium quality, enclosed lens, retro-reflective film.
With a 7 year durability, dimensional stability, and UV, temperature, humidity and salt-spray resistance, HV1200 is an excellent choice for outdoor long-term applications.
HV1200 Reflective films provide excellent cutting, weeding, transferring and conforming characteristics, and a dimensionally stable liner for easy cutting on a CAD plotter.
Brands That Stand Out
Turn a requirement into a branding opportunity with Avery Dennison reflective vinyl, and give your customers the boost up they need to stand out from the crowd.
Use our guide and call your sales rep with any questions or to place an order.
This article is part of an ongoing series about Outdoor Dining Structures design and construction. Find more resources here.