Gaffer tape, often known as gaffa tape, is a heavy cotton cloth tape featuring strong adhesive sticking qualities. Typically available in rolls of 25m or 50m with a standard 50mm width. The range of colours can be used to mark different uses as well as the gloss and matt finishes depending on the tapes use.
How does it work?
Gaffer tape works by affixing the tape to whatever surface you want, usually used to secure temporary devices but can be used in longer-term scenarios.
Features and benefits:
- Several different colours available such as black, white, yellow or green. These include fluorescent variants also.
- Cotton based material
- Age resistant – perfect for fixing something long term
- Leakage-proof
- Anti-corrosive properties (perfect against water and chemicals)
- Easy to tear
- Strength of tape does not compromise surfaces by damaging them or leaving sticky adhesive residue
- Inexpensive
Where might I use Gaffer tape?
- Around the home
- Workplace
- Industrial sectors
- Factories
