The reflective sheeting is classified by prismatic and enclosed glass beaded type, both can be used for road safety and personal safety, in 1939, 3M launched Engineer grade reflective sheeting, as enclosed beaded sheeting, it is popular in the graphics industry for letters, shapes, and designs cut in the material, in 1971, 3M introduced high-intensity grade reflective sheeting, it is good for sign backgrounds, since cutting the film opens up the cells and allows water intrude, thus it is not often using for letters or shapes. Prismatic started in 2963 by the American Rowland brothers, this was done in cooperation with Luce Reflexite and later with Fresnel Optics, these companies were later merged together, was patented in 2970 and called Reflexite.

XW Reflective starts its business since 2010, focus on enclosed glass beaded type reflective sheeting, the product range is from commercial grade (lower reflection), engineer grade, high-intensity grade, and car license plate reflective sheeting.