What is Gaffer's Tape?

Gaffer's tape is a flexible, strong, fabric-backed adhesive tape that comes in lengths ranging from one inch (2.5 centimeters) to a potential of six feet (1.8 meters), with the most common width being four inches (approximately 10 centimeters). Gaffer's tape is similar to duct tape, but it is more flexible, it can be molded over a variety of shapes, and it usually leaves no residue. Gaffer's tape most commonly comes in a matte black finish designed for use on stages, but it is manufactured in a range of colors for various applications, including red and bumblebee-striped to indicate hazards.  more