What is the best material for you? Compare our popular number and letter materials below. Reflective Numbers & Letters are most popular for outdoor applications. Laminated Mylar is most common indoors. For affordability and long-term removeability, choose Vinyl Cloth.
Reflective
Laminated Plastic (Mylar)
Vinyl Cloth
Vinyl Die-Cut
Magnetic Die-Cut
Self-Aligning
Size of Letters Available
1"
1"
0.625"
1"
2"
3"
1.5"
2"
1"
1.5"
3"
2.5"
3"
2"
2"
4"
3.75"
3.5"
3"
3"
6"
4"
4"
6"
5"
6"
8"
Material
Engineer Grade Reflective
Polyester
Fabric strands infused.
Vinyl, Reflective Vinyl
Magnetic
Durable Vinyl
Material Colors Available
White, Green (1" Only), Yellow, Black, "Orange (1" Only)
White, Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Reflective White, Black
White, Blue, Black, Red
White, Black
Ease of Application
Easy
Easy
Easy
Takes some skill
Easy
Easy
Removable
Outdoor Durability
7+ years
2-5 years
2 years
2-5 years
2+ years
2-5 years
Low price for a 2" or 3" Tall Digit
$0.42" - 2.5" Yellow on Black
$0.80 - 2.5" Yellow on Black
$0.15 - 2"
$0.38 - 3"
$0.136 (in a kit) - 3.5"
$0.10 - 2"
$0.25 - 3"
$1.10 - 2" (Reflect)
$0.58 - 2" (Black)
$1.34 - 3" (Reflect)
$0.65 - 3" (Black)
$1.20 - 2"
$1.30 - 3"
$1.80 - 3"
Common Uses
Electrical or Emergency Equipment
Vehicles
Utility Transformers
Mailbox Posts
Outoor Equipment
Warehouse ID
Cable Trays
Warehouse Bins & ID
Inventory
Shelving
Glass Doors
Parking Lot Poles
Fire Extinguishers
Trucks
Changeable Signage
Steel Doors
Vehicles
Cabinets
Glass or Steel Doors
Vehicles
Equipment ID
Advantages
Spot at night with a flashlight.
Lowest cost.
Can be removed, but sticks aggressively until then.
