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Oralite (formerly Reflexite) manufactures two types of SOLAS.  A 1403 version and a 1404 version.  1403 SOLAS comes in self-adhesive and sew on and 1404 comes only in a self-adhesive version. Both versions reflect the same, are durable, and share the same strong adhesive. Both films are also single layer tapes that do not delaminate like other SOLAS tapes. The difference is in the flexibility, conformability, and stretchability of the films themselves.  Note - Oralite 1403 SOLAS fulfills requirements for Type 1 and Type 2 applications.  Oralite 1404 SOLAS fulfills requirements for Type 1 only.  See below for more information....

Article sponsored by Reflective Pro Custom Safety Products Let’s face it, the addition of a trailer to any vehicle increases the risk of an accident. This fact confirmed by multiple accident studies that show that trailer/passenger vehicle combinations are especially prone to mishaps. The larger and longer the trailer, the greater the risk of an accident, and with accidents come personal injury, fatalities, and property damage.  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that from 1975 through 2020, approximately 21,000 people lost their lives and 1,080,000 were injured in crashes involving passenger vehicles towing trailers.  The estimated cost of just these trailer...

Article 3 in series on rear end collision reduction.

Article 2 in Series on Reducing Rear End Collisions.

Article 1 in Series on Reducing Rear End Collisions.