Gaffers Glow Tape

Our most popular cloth tape with the added convenience of glow. An extra strong, waterproof, dirt resistant, easy to tear tape that has extensive applications in the theater, television, motion picture, photography, athletic and bookbinding professions. The tape conforms to odd shapes and has easy removal without damaging floors. It can be used in a variety of temperatures indoors or out. Excellent shock resistance.

Gaffer tape is a specific kind of duct tape developed for use in the entertainment and film industry. It is a fabric backed tape that can be torn by hand, but is also strong when in use. It has a weaker adhesive than some other types of tape so it can be removed easily and doesn't leave residue behind. Write on the gaffers glow tape with a marker to make text visible in the dark.

Gaffer tape got its name from the head of the lighting department in a film, television or stage crew, the gaffer. One of the most common uses for this tape is covering cables and electrical cords and securing them to the floor so that actors and crew don't trip on them.

Gaffer tape has many uses in stage and film production. It is used to secure the many cables, as well as identifying the marks on the floors for the actors. Gaffers glow is perfect for seeing these marks in low-light or dark sets.

Lighting is an important part of any production. Since it is strong, gaffers tape can be used to secure lighting fixtures and accessories as well. Since it is removable, it won't damage the fixtures or the stage. Since the gaffer tape glows, it can be used to secure items that you may want to make visible in the dark for safety reasons. Many framers also use gaffer tape in framing artwork.

Gaffers often carry several different rolls of gaffer tape with them, to be ready for almost any request. Gaffer tape is one of the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry!!!

1" x 10 yds $17.95 per roll

10 rolls of 1"x10 $169.00


Please Note: Full case orders (24 rolls) will be given a discount. You will be contacted with the final discounted value