Night Reflective Vinyl

What Makes These Vinyl Prints Special?

Here’s what sets our reflective vinyl apart from regular prints:

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Where Can You Use Reflective Vinyl Prints?

Reflective vinyl is a silent hero across the country: From city streets to national highways, and even at busy factories, these prints are used for:

• Road direction signs
• Highway safety boards
• Pedestrian crossings
• Emergency information points

Wherever visibility matters, reflective vinyl makes all the difference.

The Two Main Types of Reflective Print Media You Need to Be Aware Of 

There are mainly two types of reflective vinyls used in the industry:

How Does Reflective Vinyl Work? What Do Glass-beaded and Prismatic Film Technologies Do?

The Best Part – You Don’t Need Any Electricity To Power These Signs

No electricity is needed to make these prints work! Just like a mirror reflects whatever is in front of it, these special vinyls reflect the light that falls on them. So when you install these signs on a road or inside your industrial premises, you don’t need to worry about electricity, wiring or maintenance headaches.

Reflective vinyl prints operate continuously to ensure your message is clear day and night. They offer an energy-free solution for safety and visibility, making your signs visible exactly when people need to see them the most.

Want to know more about which type is best for your application? Read on for detailed product variants, specs and guidance!

Types of Reflective Stickers Available at Orchid Digitals, Pune

At Orchid Digitals, we understand that every signage need is different. That’s why we offer a full range of reflective vinyl materials, suited for everything from simple sticker jobs to life-saving danger signs. Our catalogue includes options for every budget and requirement—starting from cost-effective entry-level prints, right up to premium, high-performance materials sourced from global leaders like 3M™, Avery™, and Orafol™.

What does this mean for you?

If you need reflective stickers for casual use—like labels, basic directions, or branding—you can choose from our affordable entry-level range and save some money.

But if your application is critical (think: highway safety signs, caution boards, or any message where people’s lives and well-being are at stake), we’ll guide you towards the world’s best and most reliable materials.

We’re here to help you pick the perfect option for your specific requirement—so you get the right balance of cost, performance, and safety.

Ready to explore your choices?

Let’s quickly walk through the different types of night reflective vinyl prints you can order from Orchid Digitals, Pune.

Why Choose 3M™ HIP Reflective Prints?

• Superb Visibility: These prints truly shine—literally! They can be seen from as far as half a kilometre away. Perfect for highways, sharp bends, or any place where immediate attention is needed.
• Trusted Globally: Road-building, infrastructure, and construction companies throughout India rely on 3M™ reflective sheeting for its exceptional quality and reliability.
• Critical for Safety: In situations where visibility can be a matter of life or death—think sharp turns, accident-prone zones, or danger signs—using high-grade, Diamond or Grade 11 reflective film is non-negotiable.
• Twice as Bright: Our 3M™ HIP reflective prints are up to 2x brighter than most regular reflective materials. This extra brightness goes a long way in preventing accidents and ensuring every sign is clearly visible to every passing driver.
• Built to Last: Besides being incredibly bright, these signs are also super tough. They’re designed to withstand harsh Indian outdoor conditions without fading, peeling, or losing their shine, year after year.

Sometimes you need your signs and stickers to stand out in low light, but you don’t need them to be as bright as a highway safety sign. Maybe it’s a marketing message, a simple warning, or directions for customers and visitors. For all these non-critical applications, we have the perfect solution: Economical Prismatic Reflective Prints.

Let’s be honest—brands like 3M™ and Avery™ make some of the world’s best and brightest reflective materials. But for many jobs, you don’t need to break the bank. That’s why we also offer cost-effective, unbranded prismatic reflective films. These do a great job of making your sign visible at night or in dimly lit spaces, while keeping your budget in control.

What’s different?
These unbranded films won’t reflect light from as far away as the branded ones. They’re a little less intense, and their durability may not match 3M™ standards. But for most routine uses, they’re good enough—and the price is much easier on your pocket.

When Should You Choose Economical Prismatic Reflective Prints?

Go for our economical prismatic reflective prints when:

• Long-distance visibility isn’t critical: If your sign only needs to be seen up close—say, within a few meters—this option works perfectly. Direction signs inside a mall or an office campus are an example of this type of requirement.
• When safety is not the main concern: If no one’s life or well-being depends on the sign being spotted from far away, this variant is a practical choice. For instance, information boards, arrows pointing to a construction site, or general warnings (like ‘No Parking’).
• Branding or merchandising needs: Perfect for things like company logo stickers, promotional vehicle decals (think Uber/Ola logo stickers that glow at night for easy identification), or giveaway stickers at events.

Basically, any place where you want your message to pop a little extra (especially after dark), but you don’t need the premium performance or extended warranty of a global brand.

Where can you use our Unbranded Prismatic Reflective Prints?

Here are some popular use cases where our economical reflective vinyl really delivers value:

• Mall Direction Signs:
  Helping visitors find shops or facilities inside a mall, where the signs simply serve as information guides.
• Construction Site Road Signs:
  Pointing out a new project or guiding people to a site—perfect for putting your builder’s brand in the spotlight, without the need for extreme visibility.
• Informative Warning Signs:
  Signs like “No Parking” or “No Entry” that inform but aren’t safety-critical.
• Company Logo Stickers:
  Affordable reflective logo stickers enhance your brand’s visibility on doors, vehicles, or equipment.
• Vehicle Branding:
  Think about those Uber or Ola logo stickers on the back of cabs. These stickers glow subtly at night, giving your brand a boost and making the car easy to spot—great for both branding and practical identification.
• Promotional Giveaways and Merchandise:
  Need stickers to distribute at events, fairs, or for branding freebies? This material helps your logo stand out, even in low light, without burning a hole in your pocket.

In summary, if your application is mostly about catching the eye and not about critical roadside safety, this affordable reflective variant will do the trick.

Let’s talk about one of our most versatile reflective options—Glass Beaded Radium Reflective Prints. This material uses countless microscopic glass beads embedded right on the surface of the vinyl. You won’t see these tiny beads with the naked eye, as they are extremely small; however, they work silently to reflect light, making your message glow in low-light situations.

How do Glass Beaded Reflective Films Work?

Glass has a natural property to reflect light, and that’s exactly what these tiny beads do. It’s a different technology from Prismatic Reflective Vinyl, which uses larger mirrors (or prisms) that you can actually see on the film. In glass beaded sticker prints, the beads are much smaller and remain invisible, yet deliver a pleasant reflective effect.

What’s the big difference between glas-beaded and prismatic reflective vinyl? <h4>

• Fine Details Stay Clear:
  Prismatic vinyl is great for bold fonts and simple graphics (like the text on direction boards). However, the visible prisms on the front face of the material can sometimes distort or distract from very detailed images, such as the face of a model. If you want your design—say, the eyelashes in a model’s photo—to look sharp and true to the original, glass-beaded vinyl is the way to go.
• Easy Shape Cutting:
  Prismatic films are thick and rigid due to their multiple layers. This makes it tough to cut them into circles, triangles, or other custom shapes. Glass beaded vinyl, on the other hand, is thinner and more flexible—just like regular vinyl—so you can get stickers and prints in almost any shape you want. Perfect for custom decals, logos, and branding materials!
• Brightness and Range:
  Glass beaded reflective prints don’t shine as brightly or as far as their prismatic cousins. They’re designed for short-range visibility—great for indoor signs, stickers, promotional posters, and branding on laptops or mobiles. If you don’t need your print to be visible from a hundred meters away, these are a brilliant and affordable choice.
• Best Value for Money:
  One more plus—glass beaded reflective vinyl prints are more budget-friendly than high-end 3M™ or Avery™ prismatic films. So you get prints that are noticeable at night or in low light without stretching your budget.

When should you choose glass beaded prints?

• Non-critical applications, where extreme brightness isn’t necessary
• Indoors: shops, malls, offices
• Reflective stickers for branding laptops, mobiles, or giveaways
• Promotional decals and novelty items
• Custom-cut reflective shapes and stickers

In summary:
If your job calls for affordable, reflective prints that showcase clear details—and you don’t need extreme, long-distance visibility—glass beaded radium reflective prints are your smart choice.

Reflective Vinyl Prints: Flexible Sticker Rolls or Sturdy ACP Plates—Pick What Works For You

At Orchid Digitals, we believe in giving you choices that fit your specific needs. When it comes to reflective vinyl prints, we offer them in three convenient formats, so you get the perfect finish for your application:

1. Flexible Sticker Rolls—Just Peel and Paste! <h4>

The first option is our reflective vinyl print with a sticker back—delivered to you in a roll form. These come with a powerful adhesive, so all you have to do is simply peel off the back liner and stick the print onto any smooth surface. It’s as easy as applying a regular sticker!

Where does this work best?
Ideal for applications where you already have a flat, even base—like glass doors, painted walls, metal panels, or any surface that’s nice and smooth. Quick to install and instantly transforms the look of your signage.

2. Mounted on Rigid ACP Plates—Ready for Rough and Tough Use <h4>

What if the surface is rough, uneven, or you want something even sturdier? No worries! Our second option is a reflective vinyl print that is mounted on a 3mm thick Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP). This involves sticking the printed vinyl onto a thick, rigid aluminium sheet, turning your signage into a robust, all-weather signboard.

Why ACP?

• The ACP backing makes your sign thick, strong and perfectly flat.
• You can easily drill it onto rough surfaces like concrete or stucco walls.
• You can weld or attach it to metal poles along roadsides.

Because it’s made of aluminium, these signs are extremely lightweight yet incredibly durable. They won’t rust, weather, or break down outdoors, making them ideal for:

• Highways and main roads
• Parks and gardens
• Construction sites and industrial zones
• Factory shopfloors and public areas

Reflective Prints on Sun Board / Foam Sheet – The Smart, Budget-Friendly Choice for Indoor Signage <h4>

When it comes to creating durable reflective signs, ACP (Aluminium Composite Panel) is often the first material that comes to mind—after all, it’s built tough! Made of metal, ACP won’t rust, dent, or degrade, making it the perfect choice for outdoor signboards facing rain, harsh sun, or heavy winds.

But what if your sign doesn’t need to brave the elements? Suppose you need reflective signs for indoor areas—like shopping malls, office corridors, hotel lobbies, or commercial buildings. In these cases, you can save a significant amount without compromising on quality by choosing Sun Board (also known as Foam Sheet) as your mounting material.

At Orchid Digitals, we often recommend Sun Board for such applications. Here’s why:

• Lightweight but Rigid: Sun Board is a high-grade PVC sheet, typically available in 3 mm or 5 mm thickness. It’s remarkably lightweight, yet sturdy enough to stay flat and resist bending.
• Smooth Finish: The surface is smooth and clean, making your reflective vinyl prints look sharp and professional.
• Easy to Install: Because it’s light, you can easily paste it with double-sided tape or even nail it onto walls—no heavy-duty installation needed!
• Cost-Effective: Since your indoor sign isn’t exposed to harsh weather, you don’t need the super-high durability of ACP. As a result, Sun Board turns out to be a much more economical option, helping you control your project budget.

So if you’re planning to display your reflective sign indoors, Sun Board is an excellent backing material. You get all the benefits of high-quality reflective printing, a professional finish, and a lighter price tag!

In a nutshell:
Choose sticker rolls for quick and easy jobs on smooth surfaces, or opt for ACP-mounted reflective signs when you need something that will last in tough, outdoor environments. If you need a backing plate on a budget, consider a print mounted on a sunboard/foamsheet.

Applications of Reflective Vinyl Prints – Guiding, Advertising, and Branding Made Brilliant <h2>

Reflective vinyl signs are a game-changer for anyone looking to grab attention—day or night. Let’s take a look at some of the smart ways this material can enhance your communication and keep your visitors, clients, or customers on the right track!

Making Directions Clearly Visible – On Roads, in Buildings, and More <h3>

Consider all the places where clear directions are essential. Road signs must be easily visible to drivers speeding along motorways. Builders need to guide prospective buyers directly to their construction sites, especially when the site is on a side road or in a hard-to-find location. Petrol stations and food outlets along motorways want motorists to quickly spot their locations, and toll booths on highways must ensure that important information is clearly readable for all passing drivers.

In each of these cases, printed reflective signs really shine. The special material glows up when light falls on it—no electricity required—making your message visible at night or in dim conditions. So, if you want to make sure your direction boards do their job, reflective vinyl is an ideal solution.

Navigating Large Estates and Factory Premises <h3>

If you manage a large estate, factory compound, or a commercial space with its own network of internal roads, reflective signboards are your best friend. Imagine how much easier it is for staff, visitors, and delivery vehicles to find the admin block, warehouse, or manufacturing unit when all the directions are crystal clear—even in the dark! These boards aren’t just practical—they boost professionalism and make everyone’s journey smoother.

Vehicle Branding With Reflective Stickers <h3>

Branding your company vehicles? Reflective vinyl is a smart move. You’ve surely noticed the Uber and Ola stickers glowing on cabs at night. That’s not just for looks—it’s about visibility and recognition. When car headlights hit these stickers, your logo lights up instantly! Whether you’re branding a fleet of commercial vehicles or just one taxi, reflective prints ensure your name stands out, day and night.

Want to know more about full vehicle wraps or custom branding? We’ve got a dedicated page for our vehicle branding services—check it out!

Parking Stickers – Enhancing Security and Entry Control <h3>

At Orchid Digitals, we love thinking out of the box. One creative solution we offer is high-visibility parking stickers and permit decals made with reflective vinyl. These stickers help security personnel quickly identify authorised vehicles within housing societies or office complexes. They make entry regulation smooth and bump up security, especially at night when visibility matters most.

Parking stickers are not just about convenience—they actively protect your premises. Curious how it works for your society or workplace? Click here to see more about our parking sticker options.

The Difference Between Glass Bead Reflective Vinyl and Prismatic Reflective Films <h2>

When you’re planning a night-visible sign, you’ll need good vinyl, quality inks, and a rigid base plate for mounting. But above all, it’s the type of reflective media that sets apart a sign that simply works from one that works brilliantly. So, let’s get familiar with the two main types on the market:

1. Structure on the Surface <h3>

• Now picture minuscule man-made prisms, arranged neatly in a honeycomb or cell-like pattern on the film’s front face. These prisms act like tiny mirrors, bouncing light straight back towards the source with high intensity. These prisims are visible to the naked eye as a honeycomb structure. The prisms boost reflectivity by returning up to 60–80% of incoming light, but can sometimes disrupt fine image details.
  

Ideal for: traffic signs, road direction boards, industrial safety symbols (i.e., where clarity is more important than photographic detail).

• Imagine millions of tiny, invisible glass balls sprinkled across the printable surface of the vinyl. Each bead reflects light that hits it, making your sign glow when headlights or torchlight falls on it—even though you can’t see the beads with your naked eye. Glass beaded films typically have a smooth, structure-less finish, perfect for detailed images and photographs.
  
• Ideal for: stickers, decals, fine artwork, indoor safety signs.

2. Pricing <h3>

• Glass bead films are less expensive, easier to manufacture.
• Prismatic films cost more—thanks to a more complex construction—but you get far superior reflective performance!

3. Visibility Distance:  <h3>

• Glass beads reflect light at wider angles—think of a flood lamp casting light across a large area. Glass beaded films are typically visible up to 20–50 feet (a short-range glow).
• Prismatic films focus reflected light into a tight beam—like a spotlight, making your sign shine bright over long distances. Prismatic films: shine brilliantly from hundreds of feet away; top brands like 3M™ offer up to half a kilometer’s visibility. That’s a big advantage on highways and major roads! This means prismatic films offer much greater range and visibility

4. Angle of Reflection <h3>

• Light reflected back from a glass-beaded film spreads in multiple directions, so these signs are visible even when viewed from the sides at an angle.
• On the other hand, a Prismatic reflective film bounces back light in a narrow, focused beam. This is great when viewers are directly in front of the sign (like a car approaching a traffic board). This also explains why highway signs look super-bright when your car is facing them, but stop shining as you pass by at an angle.

5. Cutting Shape on Plotter <h3>

• Glass bead films are thin and flexible, allowing for easy cutting into any shape—such as circles, letters, or custom decals.
• Prismatic films are thick and multi-layered. It’s nearly impossible to cut these films into intricate shapes using regular plotter machines. Prints from this material are generally square or rectangular in shape.

6. Best-End Applications <h3>

• Glass Bead Reflective Vinyl:
  Where? Indoor safety signs, branding stickers, short-range warning boards, promotional decals—especially where detailed printing matters and visibility range is moderate.

Prismatic Reflective Vinyl:
Where? Roadside traffic signs, highway direction boards, regulatory and long-distance visibility signage—where life-saving clarity is key!

The Three Main Components of a Reflective Vinyl Print <h2>

A good reflective sign is like a team where each player does their best work—only together can they fetch top performance! Here’s what goes into every reflective print we make:

1. The Base Film – The Foundation of Your Print <h3>

Think of this as the canvas for your artwork. At Orchid Digitals, we offer two main types of high-quality reflective films:

• Prismatic Reflective Vinyl: Also known as Retro Reflective Vinyl or HIP (High-Intensity Prismatic). This type is exceptionally bright and is ideal for things like traffic and road signs, where long-distance visibility can save lives.
• Glass Beaded Reflective Film: This is a classic option, more suited for applications like stickers, indoor safety signs, and branding, where high brightness over long distances isn’t necessary.

Not sure which one suits your requirement? We’ve explained the differences here.

2. UV Inks – Bringing Colour and Life to Your Sign <h3>

The base film is only half the story. Your design/image is reproduced at an extremely high resolution on our wide-format UV printer using top-of-the-line UV (Ultraviolet) inks to print out the job. Why is this important?

• Extreme Durability: UV inks are specially made for outdoor use. They’re waterproof, resistant to fading by sunlight, won’t scratch off easily, and can withstand the ever-changing Indian weather—sun, rain, or dust!
• Sharp, Vivid Prints: In addition to durability, our UV ink prints are exceptionally crisp and clear. These high-resolution prints ensure that your message, logo, or safety instruction is always clear and eye-catching.
• Any Size, Any Quantity: Our supersized UV inkjet printers can handle anything—right from a tiny 3-inch sticker to billboard-sized direction signage.

3. Rigid Panels (or backing plates) to Give Your Signboard Strength and Structure <h3>

Now, let’s talk about how we turn these prints into solid, ready-to-install boards. The reflective film (with its printed design) comes with an adhesive back, so it can stick on almost any smooth surface. But for most outdoor applications and many indoor uses, our clients prefer a sturdy, rigid sign that can be screwed onto walls or a metal frame. Here’s how we make that happen:

a) ACP – Aluminium Composite Panel <h4>

• What Is It? An ACP sheet has a thick core of rubber sandwiched between top and bottom layers of tough aluminium.
• Why Choose It? ACP is rigid, lightweight, rustproof, waterproof, and handles Indian weather without a fuss. Plus, it looks really smart!
• Where Used? Perfect for road signs, direction boards, and anything that will face rain, sun, or rough handling. We typically work with 3-mm-thick ACP sheets.

b) Sunboard (Foamsheet) <h4>

• What Is It? Basically, a lightweight, plastic-based sheet (also known as foamsheet).
• Why Choose It? It’s a smart, economical solution when you don’t need the ruggedness of ACP. Sunboard is sturdy enough for indoor use and gives a nice smooth look to your sign. Sunboard is also typically lesss expensive than the ACP variant
• Where Used? Great for mall signs, safety messages inside office buildings, hotels, and shop floors.

Sunboard is water-resistant, easy to cut to size, and can be stuck with strong double-sided tape or easily nailed to a wall. Simple, practical, and works like a charm!

Night Glow Signs | A Brilliant Option for High Visibility, Even in Complete Darkness <h2>

At Orchid Digitals, we know that visibility is crucial—especially in low-light or emergency situations. While reflective vinyl sheets are popular for their ability to catch the headlights of passing vehicles, there’s another clever solution in our toolkit: Auto Glow or Night Glow Prints.

What Exactly Are Night Glow Prints? <h3>

Night glow signs (sometimes called “glow in the dark prints”) are unique in that they literally shine on their own when the lights go out. Here’s the magic: these prints don’t depend on any external light source—not even car headlamps! 

Instead, the special night glow material absorbs and stores sunlight or ambient room light throughout the day. When darkness falls or there’s a power cut, it releases a soft, visible glow—keeping key messages highly visible, even in pitch-black conditions.

Reflective Vinyl vs. Night Glow Prints: Clearing Up the Confusion <h3>

It’s easy to mix up reflective signs with glow-in-the-dark ones, but they work on totally different science:

• Reflective Vinyl Prints:
  These are like roadside heroes! Reflective vinyl doesn’t create its own light; instead, it bounces back any light (like a car’s headlamp) that hits its surface. This makes them ideal for road signs, building exteriors, or anywhere a passing beam can do the trick. However, in total darkness—like during a power failure—they won’t shine.
• Night Glow Signs:
  Think of these as mini “power banks” for light. They soak up light energy during the day and then emit that energy as a visible glow when it’s dark. They don’t rely on any external light source to remain visible at night.

Where Are Night Glow Signs Most Useful?  <h3>

One of the best uses for night glow prints is in fire safety signs. Imagine a building experiencing a sudden power outage during a fire. Regular signs disappear, but glow-in-the-dark exit signs and evacuation maps remain brightly visible—guiding people to safety when it matters most. 

You’ve probably seen these glowing green signs in hotels, theaters, office corridors, and even staircases. These signs, using phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) material, help prevent panic and save lives.

Quick Recap

• Reflective vinyl = needs light from an external source (like a headlamp) to be seen at night.
• Night glow signs = create their own glow, shining in total darkness after absorbing light in advance.

Night glow prints are essential for places where safety and guidance are key, especially if there’s any chance of losing power.Want to know more or see samples?
Check out our detailed Night Glow Prints page, or contact us at Orchid Digitals to discuss which high-visibility solution works best for your space!

What Is the Cost of Reflective Vinyl Prints?

Here are the material specifications and costs of the different variants of reflective sheet signs. All rates are quoted per square foot (an area of 12 inches wide X 12 inches high).

The MOQ or minimum order quantity for this product is 20 square feet or 1 print of size 4 feet X 5 feet.

* Please Note:

• Rates mentioned above attract 18% GST
• The MOQ – Minimum order quantity for this product is 4 feet wide X 5 feet height (since the media is available in rolls having a width of four feet)
• Rates quoted above are per square foot. So for example, if your image is of size 4 feet wide by 5 feet heig, and you need a Glass Beaded Reflective Print in a roll form, the cost for the print job is:

4 feet (width) X 5 feet (height) X ₹ 100 (rate per square foot)

= ₹ 2000.00 (+ 18% GST)

Shipping and Delivery

• Reflective vinyl prints can be delivered anywhere in India in a roll form
• Delivery charges are extra and will be communicated to you once we receive the delivery address.