Red Gaffers Tape

• Tape Description

  Designed for quick-paced studio and live event environments, this vibrant red gaffer tape features an ultra-matte, non-reflective surface that absorbs light and prevents glare under intense stage and production lighting. The high-density 80-mesh woven cloth construction ensures superior tensile strength and abrasion resistance while allowing crew members to easily tear the tape by hand in both directions without needing scissors.

  The bold red color provides immediate visual clarity, making it an essential tool for marking actor spike positions, highlighting stage hazards, labeling flight cases, and organizing complex cable runs. Formulated with a premium rubber adhesive, Red Gaffers Tape conforms smoothly to irregular, rough, or textured surfaces, holding securely during production and peeling away cleanly afterward without damaging equipment or leaving sticky adhesive behind.

• Features & Benefits

  • High-Visibility Matte Finish: Vibrant red color provides easy visual identification for safety cues and equipment marking while the non-reflective surface eliminates glare under studio lights.
  • Residue-Free Clean Removal: Advanced natural rubber adhesive provides a reliable, temporary bond and peels away cleanly from floors, cables, and gear without gummy residue.
  • 80-Mesh Hand-Tearable Cloth: Premium PE-coated woven fabric provides high tensile strength and water resistance, yet tears easily by hand both lengthwise and crosswise.
  • Superior Surface Conformability: Flexible cloth construction easily molds around cables, tripods, irregular corners, and textured floor surfaces.
  • Durable & Water-Repellent: Resists abrasion, light moisture, and heavy foot traffic, ensuring dependable performance throughout multi-day events and shoots.

Applications

• • Stage & Set Marking: Laying down spike marks for actors, outlining safety hazard zones, and creating visual blocking cues on stage floors.
  • Cable Management & Rigging: Bundling, securing, and dressing AV cables, extension cords, and audio lines to prevent tripping hazards.
• • Equipment Labeling & Color Coding: Clearly identifying cameras, flight cases, microphones, and production gear for fast set inventory management.
  • Photography & Studio Setup: Fastening lighting modifiers, gels, reflectors, and temporary backdrop fabrics securely to stands or walls.

• Technical Data

  Total thickness ( mm )	0.3
  Peel adhesion ( kg/25mm )	0.8
  Rewinding force ( kg/50mm )	4
  Tensile strength ( kg/25mm )	16
  Holding power ( 25mm x 25mm / 40℃ )	60mins
  Ball tack ( cm / Ball No. 20 )	10
  Temperature resistance 1h/℃	--35 / up to +90
  Storage life ( 20℃ / 60% )	12 months

• Roll Size

  25mm x 25m	@60Rolls/Carton
  50mm x 25m	@30Rolls/Carton
  1” x 18 yds	@60 Rolls/Carton
  2” x 18 yds	@30 Rolls/Carton

  

FAQ:

Q1. What is 80-mesh PE-coated fabric, and why does it matter?
A: The 80-mesh specification refers to the tight weave count of the cloth backing. The PE coating makes the tape water-repellent and durable, while the high mesh count guarantees high tensile strength along with easy, straight hand-tearing on set.

Q2. Does Red Gaffers Tape reflect camera or stage lighting?
A: No. It features a true matte surface finish designed to absorb light and prevent unwanted reflections, hotspots, or glare during filming and live stage performances.

Q3. Will this tape leave sticky residue on studio floors or cables when removed?
A: No. It is engineered with a premium natural rubber adhesive designed for clean, residue-free removal, keeping your venue floors, stage surfaces, and cables free of gummy buildup.

Q4. How does red gaffers tape differ from standard red duct tape?
A: Gaffers tape uses a matte cloth backing that doesn't reflect light and a specialized adhesive that removes cleanly without residue. Duct tape has a shiny plastic backing that reflects light and uses a aggressive, permanent adhesive that melts and leaves sticky residue on surfaces.

Q5. Can I write on the surface of Red Gaffers Tape?
A: Yes. The matte PE-coated cloth surface accepts permanent markers, making it ideal for labeling equipment, audio channels, and cable ends.