Traffic cone sign finishes typically feature retroreflective prismatic or engineer-grade reflective sheeting designed to maximize nighttime and low-light visibility.
Reflective Finish Standards
• Retroreflective Collars/Sleeves: Standard 28-inch to 36-inch cones use high-intensity white reflective bands (commonly a 6-inch wide band near the top and a 4-inch wide band placed below it).
• Striping Patterns: Taller or specialized highway cones use alternating fluorescent orange and white reflective stripes.
• Top-Mounted Sign Plates: Plastic clip-on or slide-over cone signs feature matching reflective sheeting with directional or warning text (such as Keep Right, Slow, or Lane Closed).