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). 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. 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 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. 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. For Hoopers & Builders Yes — this is the same material used for industrial visibility applications. And yes — it makes ridiculously bright reflective hoops. Under direct light, the diamond pattern explodes with reflectivity. Camera flash. Headlights. Stage lighting. It hits hard. If you're building a performance hoop that needs to command attention at night — this is the tape. Important Note 3M 973 is discontinued by 3M. We now supply the current equivalent 3M 983 series where applicable. Why Buy From Hoopologie? We’ve supplied performance builders, industrial customers, and reflective artists for decades. We don’t sell low-grade reflective film — we carry serious materials. Whether you’re marking fleet equipment or building the most bad ass reflective hoop at the festival, this is the real deal.