3M™ 983 / 973 Diamond Grade™ Conformable Microprismatic Reflective Tape – White

Industrial-Grade Reflectivity. Festival-Level Brilliance.

Want to stand out from the crowd?
Put this tape on your hoop and create one of the most aggressively reflective hoops out there.

But make no mistake — this is not decorative craft tape. This is top-of-the-line 3M microprismatic reflective material used in fleet, safety, and municipal applications.

Now offering 3M 983 (as 973 has been discontinued by 3M).

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What Makes This Tape Different?

3M™ 973 Conformable Microprismatic Reflective Tape (now replaced by 983 series) is engineered for:

• High-intensity reflectivity

• Extreme angular brightness

• Superior conformability

• Highly aggressive adhesive performance

Unlike standard engineering-grade reflective tapes, this product uses microprismatic diamond-grade technology to produce bright reflectivity even at incident light angles exceeding 50 degrees.

That means it reflects light brilliantly — even when viewed from sharp angles.

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Technical Specifications

• Construction: Conformable Microprismatic

• Pattern: Distinctive diamond pattern (identical to USCGFP)

• Approximate Thickness: 13 mils (0.013")

• Adhesive: Highly aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive

• Mounting Orientation: Horizontal mounting delivers optimal reflectivity performance

• Conformability: Flexible enough to wrap around 90° corners and curved surfaces

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Designed For Real-World Surfaces

This material is flexible and conformable, allowing it to adhere to:

• Fire hydrants (bonnet edge banding)

• Fleet and vehicle striping

• Motorcycles and saddle bags

• Helmets and flight gear

• Square trail markers

• Trailers and equipment

• Curved hoop tubing

It will conform around curves, edges, and complex surfaces while maintaining adhesion.

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Hydrant & Safety Applications

Originally specified for fire hydrant flow-rate banding, 3M 973/983 offers:

• Bright nighttime visibility

• Long-distance conspicuity

• Reliable outdoor durability

• Weather resistance

Mounted horizontally, it maintains brightness even at high observation angles — making vehicles and infrastructure highly visible in low-light environments.