Gaffer & Specialty Tapes
Rosco Caution Tape (2" x 18 yd, Black/Yellow)
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (1" x 50 Yd, Fluorescent Pink)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (1" x 50 Yd, Fluorescent Orange)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (1" x 50 Yd, Fluorescent Green)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Hazard 4 VelcroBrand Adhesive 19-Hook Fastener (Black, 2-Pack)
ProX Commercial-Grade Gaffer Tape (1" x 60 yd, White)
- Cloth Vinyl Material with Rubber Base
- Water Resistant
- 35.8 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
ProX Commercial-Grade Gaffer Tape (1" x 60 yd, Black)
- Cloth Vinyl Material with Rubber Base
- Water Resistant
- 35.8 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
ProTapes Pro Gaff Pocket Plus Tricolor Tape Stack (1" x 12 yd, Black, Gray & White Rolls)
- Cotton Cloth Backing
- Weather Resistant
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
Delta 1 Mylar Tape (1/4" x 72 yd, Silver)
- Mylar Backing
- Highly Reflective Metallic Finish
- For Decorative Use on Mounted Prints
Savage Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 yd, Gray)
- Cloth Backing with Polyethylene Coating
- Strong Adhesion, Easy Removal
- Easily Hand-Tearable
- Heat-Resistant
Visual Departures microGAFFER Compact Gaffer Tape (1" x 8 yd, 4-Pack, Gray)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Kupo MEZ EZ-Tie Roll (1.2" x 6.6 yd, Blue)
- Blue Nylon Hook-and-Loop Roll
- Secures Cabling or Wiring
- Cut to Your Own Desired Length
Kupo MEZ EZ-Tie Roll (1.2" x 6.6 yd, Yellow)
- Yellow Nylon Hook-and-Loop Roll
- Secures Cabling or Wiring
- Cut to Your Own Desired Length
Kupo MEZ EZ-Tie Roll (1.2" x 6.6 yd, White)
- White Nylon Hook-and-Loop Roll
- Secures Cabling or Wiring
- Cut to Your Own Desired Length
Kupo MEZ EZ-Tie Roll (1.2" x 6.6 yd, Red)
- Red Nylon Hook-and-Loop Roll
- Secures Cabling or Wiring
- Cut to Your Own Desired Length
Kupo MEZ EZ-Tie Roll (1.2" x 6.6 yd, Black)
- Black Nylon Hook-and-Loop Roll
- Secures Cabling or Wiring
- Cut to Your Own Desired Length
ProX Commercial-Grade Gaffer Tape (2" x 60 yd, White)
- Cloth Vinyl Material with Rubber Base
- Water Resistant
- 35.8 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
ProTapes Pro Gaff Matte Cloth Tape (2" x 30 yd, White)
- Cotton Cloth Backing
- Weather Resistant
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 yd, White)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 yd, Gray)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 yd, Black)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Yellow)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Red)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Olive)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Green)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Electric Blue)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Burgundy)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
Visual Departures Gaffer Tape (2" x 55 Yards, Blue)
- Cloth Tape Backing
- 50 psi Tensile Strength
- Hand Tearable
- 11 mil Thickness
A Guide to Gaffer Tape and Specialty Tape
Gaffer and specialty tapes have a wide range of applications. In photography, you can use gaffer tape, sometimes referred to as camera tape, to attach anything onto your gear or lighting without damaging anything. In the entertainment industry, this tape is perfect for securing instruments and heavy accessories, marking floors, and even setting up fog and haze machines. At home, specialty tape is ideal for work projects and securing loose wires.
Why Use Gaffer Tape?
Traditional duct tape uses adhesives that can remove paint and scenic treatments from your equipment, but gaffer tape comes off without damaging or marring your studio, stage, or camera gear. Gaffer tape is also easy to tear. Rip it into smaller strips to secure your equipment with less tape. Surprisingly, despite all of its advantages, gaffer tape is more affordable than traditional duct tape.
Choosing the Right Tape
There is a range of factors to consider when shopping for specialty and gaffer tape. When choosing specialty tape, make sure the tensile strength can handle the task at hand. The tensile strength is the load that the specialty tape can withstand. Tape with high-tensile strength is conformable to a range of surfaces, and suitable for securing heavy gear like lighting equipment and special effects machines.
Most tapes are also waterproof and resistant to cold, heat, and ultraviolet light, making them optimal for outdoor use. You'll also want to consider the duration of your project. Long-term use requires wider tape with thick, aggressive adhesive. Even with different specialty tape types, there are varying adhesion levels to accommodate the needs of a range of tasks.