Gaffer Tape

Why use gaffer tape?

Let’s start by clearing up a common misconception that gaffer tape and duct tape are the same thing. While they do have some similarities, these strong cloth tapes have subtle differences that can easily be missed by the untrained eye.

Gaffer tape is a powerful sealing tape that has multiple benefits. But, if you’re not sure whether gaffer tape is the right option for you, let us give you the lowdown on this tape’s practical perks:

• Excellent durability: manufactured from cloth with a rubber adhesive layer, gaffer tape has a robust top layer and strong adhesive bond that can stick to most surfaces, ensuring the tape stays in place
• Reliable temporary fix: unlike harder duct tape, gaffer tape is designed to deliver a temporary fix or bond rather than a long-term solution. Its design also ensures no sticky residue is left behind on surfaces (such as expensive filming equipment) after use
• Good heat and moisture resistance: made from fabric, gaffer tape isn’t 100% waterproof so it isn't equipped for long-term outdoor exposure. However, it does offer good resistance to heat and moisture for short-term applications
• Endless versatility: with so many colours, widths and lengths available, our gaffer tape can be used as a bonding, wrapping and strapping solution for a broad range of uses
• Easy to apply: our cloth gaffer tape tears easily by hand for quick application without curling, while its pliable material seamlessly bonds and moulds to surfaces for a tight fix

Your gaffer tape options

At No1 Packaging, you’ll find a broad range of water-resistant gaffer tape options available to cater for all of your needs. Whether you work in the film industry, construction or logistics, this extensive collection is sure to have the right solution for your business.

When it comes to choosing the right tape for your application, you’ll find options galore. 

First, let’s look at colours. While many applications may only call for a single colour, like a classic black or silver gaffer tape, some industries use different coloured gaffer tape for colour coding.

For instance, on film sets and stages, different coloured tapes like red gaffer tape can indicate standing positions for lead actors, while white tape can mark the position of a camera, helping things to run more smoothly. When it comes to colours, you can take your pick of:

• Blue: bright blue gaffer tape can be the perfect solution for marking out supporting actor positions, camera or lighting locations for photography, cinematography and theatrical uses

• Black: effortlessly versatile, black gaffer tape is a reliable option for heavy-duty use in construction and logistics. However, it’s equally handy on film sets for strapping down cables and equipment, plus its non-reflective surface helps it to blend into sets 

• Red: red gaffer tape is typically used to mark out important positions on stage for lead actors. However, the bright colour can also be effective in highlighting a potential hazard given red’s connection with urgency

• Silver: a trusty alternative to black, silver gaffer tape is often used for strapping down items as it can ensure the potential tripping hazard of wires is more visible in low-lit settings

• White: providing the perfect contrast against dark surfaces, white gaffer tape is a go-to choice for highlighting specific areas, zones or positions

If you’re using any of our coloured gaffer tapes for colour coding, the key is to ensure you use the same colours consistently to avoid confusion and misdirection.

When it comes to lengths, we stock rolls in:

• 4.5m
• 10m
• 25m
• 45m
• 50m

We also stock gaffer tape rolls in the following widths:

• 48mm
• 50mm
• 72mm
• 96mm 

All this means you’re sure to find just the right solution for whatever job you have in mind - and with the option to buy in bulk, you can make sure you never run short of gaffer tape when you need it.

Popular gaffer tape applications

Thanks to its near-endless versatility, you’ll find gaffer tape used in a host of different environments and applications.

To give you a better idea of where and how gaffer tape could be used in your business, here are some popular scenarios:

• Film and theatre: black gaffer tape is commonly used in the film and theatre industry for taping up equipment and wires or for securing down on the floor for added safety on set. However, as we’ve mentioned, other colours like red, blue and white gaffer tape can be used to identify hazards on floors or act as a visible floor marker for stage positions or equipment placement on film sets
• Construction: silver and black gaffer tape is commonly found in construction environments, where it’s used to temporarily fix down wires to prevent tripping. Black gaffer tape can also be used to strap and secure items together while waiting for adhesives or glue to set. Bright colours like blue and red can be used to mark out specific hazards, identify different water feeds or to highlight areas during construction work such as utility points
• Packaging: bonding to most surfaces, gaffer tape’s robust composition and adhesion makes it an ideal option for sealing cardboard boxes and plastic cartons for a stronger, more secure seal

• Logistics: from warehouses to inside transportation vehicles, red and white gaffer tape can provide a handy solution for marking out specific areas on floors. Black gaffer tape, on the other hand, is often used for a firm binding option that doesn’t leave any sticky residue behind
• Industrial environments: from taping down machinery wires to binding equipment for storage, gaffer tape is right at home in industrial settings where a heavy-duty tape is an everyday essential
• Outdoor activities: silver or black gaffer tape can be a handy addition for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling and camping. Providing a strong, easy-to-apply, water-resistant tape solution for on-the-fly fixes like repairing tent rips, securing equipment for transportation, shoe repairs and even emergency plaster and bandage applications, gaffer tape is a valuable addition to every outdoor adventure

Shop premium gaffer tape online at No1 Packaging

Here at No1 Packaging, we fully understand the importance of buying the right gaffer tape to meet your business requirements and your budget. This is why you’ll find high-quality products at great-value prices, guaranteeing you can find the perfect balance between the two.

Whether you need 20 rolls or 2,000, our structured pricing means you’re always getting a great deal. Our bulk order discounts and free delivery on orders over £50 will mean you can enjoy even bigger savings the more you gaffer tape you buy. Plus, we offer next working day delivery, so, if you need your tape in a hurry, we’ve got you covered there, too.

When it comes to buying high-quality, low-cost gaffer tape online, make No1 Packaging your first stop. To get started, simply add your required products to your basket and head to the checkout to place your order online today.

Of course, if you have more specific requirements, or you need more information about our cloth gaffer tape products, just ask. You can reach us by phone on 0191 563 0931 or send us an email at sales@no1packaging.co.uk.