T-6500 vs. T-11500 OmniCube: Reflective Sheeting for Parking Signs
Parking signs are typically fabricated in white reflective background sheeting. Avery Dennison’s T-11500 OmniCube delivers roughly 61% brighter minimum retroreflectivity† than the standard-grade T-6500, using full-cube prism technology instead of truncated microprisms.
† T-11500 OmniCube: 580 cd/fc/ft² vs. T-6500: 360 cd/fc/ft² (ASTM D4956, white, 0.2° observation / -4° entrance angle — see table below for full detail).
| Specification |
T-6500
White
|
T-11500 OmniCube
White
|
|---|---|---|
| ASTM D4956 Type | Type III/IV | Type IX, XI |
| Prism Technology | Microprismatic (truncated) | Full-cube — 50%+ more efficient |
| Min. Retroreflectivity (0.2° obs / -4° entrance) |
360 cd/fc/ft² | 580 cd/fc/ft² |
| Min. Retroreflectivity (0.2° obs / +30° entrance) |
170 cd/fc/ft² | 220 cd/fc/ft² |
| Durability | Up to 10 years, vertical exposure only | Up to 12 years |
| Sheeting Manufacturer Warranty (RA Retained) | 80% through year 10 | 80% years 1–7, 70% years 8–12 |
| Best For | Standard parking & regulatory signage, cost-sensitive projects | High-traffic lots, garages, low-light areas, night visibility priority |
Warranty terms are issued by Avery Dennison on the reflective sheeting material itself, per manufacturer conditions, and are separate from any warranty on the fabricated sign.
What is the difference between T-6500 and T-11500 OmniCube white reflective sheeting?
T-6500 is ASTM D4956 Type III/IV microprismatic sheeting with a minimum retroreflectivity of 360 cd/fc/ft2 (white, 0.2 degree observation / -4 degree entrance) and up to 10 years durability. T-11500 OmniCube is ASTM D4956 Type IX/XI full-cube sheeting with a minimum retroreflectivity of 580 cd/fc/ft2 under the same conditions, up to 12 years durability, and full-cube prisms that are over 50% more efficient than traditional truncated prisms.
Which sheeting should I choose for a parking sign?
T-6500 White meets ASTM Type III/IV and is the standard, cost-effective choice for most parking lots. T-11500 OmniCube White meets the higher ASTM Type IX/XI standard and is worth the upgrade for parking garages, poorly lit lots, or facilities that want maximum nighttime visibility and a longer service life.
