This invention relates to retroreflective sheeting which has an image, such
as an image. More specifically, the image has varying appearance at
different angles of view. The retroreflective sheeting has a layer of
transparent microsphere lenses, a transparent polymeric spacing layer
underlying, contacting, and conforming to the bottom of the lenses, the
spacing and conformation of which is critical to the optimal performance
of the retroreflective article, a reflective layer having a top surface in
contact with the back surface of the spacing layer and a topcoat and/or
cover sheet overlying and conforming to the top surfaces of the lenses and
having a flat top surface or face. In another embodiment, the
retroreflective sheeting includes a pressure sensitive adhesive underlying
and in contact with the reflective layer. The retroreflective sheeting has
an image whose proportions are determined by a nonconformity of the
reflective and spacing layer to the bottom of the lenses. The image of the
present invention can range from conspicuous to inconspicuous and
directional to non-directional.