Cloth Tape

Are you a professional and already know which product you want to order? Or do you need advice on choosing the right tape? As adhesive tape specialists, we stock many different cloth tapes. From inexpensive and versatile repair tape, an all-round cloth tape for a wide range of applications, to cloth tapes with particularly high adhesive strength, to easily removable cloth tape for sensitive surfaces – our shop offers you a wide range of different products from different brands to choose from.

Do you prefer a particular brand? You can order the following cloth tapes from the allbuyone shop

Cloth tape in every quality: excerpt from the range

Each cloth tape has its own special properties. Adhesive tapes mainly differ in terms of

• Carrier material (finely structured or coarser fabric. Coated, uncoated, matt, glossy...)
• Adhesive strength (strong, medium, low)
• Removability (with or without residue)
• Processing (rollability and tearability in the longitudinal and transverse directions)
• Tear resistance and breaking load
• Ageing resistance, temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, etc.

Affordable universal cloth tape GT 561 – high adhesive strength, flexible use

You don't have a specific application in mind yet? Are you looking for an inexpensive all-rounder? Would you like to purchase a cloth tape that offers high adhesive strength, very high tear resistance and good abrasion resistance? A tape that can be used for flexible repairs, waterproof and dust-free sealing, and that can be used on many indoor and outdoor surfaces? The GT 561 cloth tape is a duct tape in good entry-level quality – our all-round tape at an affordable price.

We offer this tape as individual rolls in lengths of 25 or 50 m (width 50 mm) and at a particularly affordable price in boxes (24 rolls per box). The tape is available in silver, white and black.

As an alternative to this adhesive cloth tape, we also offer Gaffa AT 165, a duct tape from Advance Tapes. And even cheaper: construction tape for undemanding bonding, such as for filling, cleaning or packaging.

High-quality GT 571 all-purpose fabric adhesive tape – our best-selling tape

Are you looking for a solid professional-quality fabric tape at an attractive price? The GT 571 fabric tape will impress you with its performance in just about any bonding application! This PE-coated tape is popular for stage and exhibition stand construction. Thanks to its fine fabric , it offers excellent workability and is extremely tear-resistant. It can be torn easily and cleanly by hand (lengthwise and crosswise) and features a high-quality rubber adhesive that can even be applied to sensitive surfaces and removed without leaving any residue over a long period of time. The adhesive tape offers high immediate adhesion and high final adhesive strength and also impresses with its high tear resistance and breaking load. Repairing , fastening, bundling, waterproof sealing... this tape can be used for any application!

The professional adhesive cloth tape from our Grip Tape series – event basics at an affordable price – is available in black, white and silver in two widths: as duct tape in a width of 50 mm and as extra-wide adhesive cloth tape in various colours. By the way: this high-quality tape is also available in many colours, as neon tape and as striped warning tape and tunnel tape. As an alternative, we offer the comparable Gaffa AT 175 from Advance Tapes and the slightly higher quality KIP adhesive cloth tape.

Premium cloth tapes: Pro Gaff & Spike Tape, extra power in every respect!

The American brand Pro Gaff manufactures cloth tapes in absolute premium quality. These tapes can be used flexibly thanks to their excellent properties. Professionals can rely on very high adhesive strength and excellent removability. Each tape can be torn cleanly by hand, is extremely tear-resistant, withstands high loads thanks to its high breaking load and can be bonded at temperatures ranging from +10°C to +93°C.

Extra colours and particularly attractive colours: Pro Gaff clothtape is available in many colours in widths of 48 mm and 24 mm , as well as narrow gaffa tape (spike tape) in a width of 12 mm.

As an inexpensive alternative of absolutely equivalent quality, we recommend our GT PRO adhesive cloth tape, a high-end tape in a matt, uncoated version with excellent adhesive properties, available in different versions.

Especially for stage construction and event requirements: neon tapes, coloured adhesive tapes and striped warning adhesive tapes in various widths and lengths.

Are you looking for a cloth tape for labelling and marking? The colour of a gaffa tape often plays a crucial role. As a highly visible tape for marking and labelling, as well as for colour-coding and fastening cables and other equipment, we offer

• Coloured cloth tapes (widths 50 mm, 48 mm, 24 mm, 19 mm, 12 mm)
• Woven warning tape in red and white and yellow and black stripes (50 mm)
• Neon tapes in various lengths and widths, some fluorescent (widths: 50 mm, 48 mm, 24 mm, 19 mm, 12 mm) from the brands tesa, Pro Gaff and GRIP

Adhesive cloth tape, extra matte

An adhesive tape with a non-reflective surface, mainly used in stage construction and for film and photography work. , an extra matte (extruded) adhesive cloth tape, is often characterised by its high quality and durability, as well as its ability to be removed from cables, technical equipment and other sensitive surfaces without leaving any residue. Our range offers you various matte gaffa tapes: the extra matte GT 102 in various colours and the ultra matte AT 200 in grey, black, white, yellow and red.

Did you know? The colourful tesa cloth tape (4671, 4651) and all Pro Gaff cloth tapes and spike tapes are uncoated cellulose/cotton cloth tapes. The cloth tapes have a silk matt surface.

Double-sided transparent cloth tape

Are you looking for a flexible, transparent double-sided fabric tape with strong adhesion? Then we offer you double-sided fabric tape – adhesive on both sides, extra strong hold, robust fabric backing.

We are not just an online shop: our customers value the personal advice, help and tips from our friendly team.

Not sure which cloth tape to order? Would you like help choosing the right adhesive tape? Need a few tips?

Or would you like to order a product that you couldn't find in our online shop?

Please contact us, our team will be happy to advise you personally at +49 89-122 89 06 22 or [email protected].

What is cloth tape?

What is cloth tape? Cloth tape is a

• self-adhesive adhesive tape with an adhesive applied to a fabric backing.
• This makes fabric tape particularly flexible, adaptable to any surface and extremely tear-resistant. Most fabric tapes offer excellent mechanical properties against abrasion and high resistance to chemical and weather influences.
• Depending on the adhesive coating, each cloth tape offers individual adhesive strength.
• As an all-round or universal tape, the tape is suitable for a wide range of applications, such as waterproof sealing, repairing, bundling, packaging and fastening

Cloth tapes are available with different carrier fabrics, for example, the fabric can be made of cotton, cellulose, glass fibres, rayon (artificial silk), foil/plastic. Depending on the adhesive, the adhesives bond with the surface and are particularly resistant to ageing, or the tapes can be removed over a long period of time without leaving any residue. A cloth tape guarantees easy processing. The adhesive tapes can be easily torn by hand . Generally across, fine fabric (mesh) often even along the exact edges. There are many names for cloth tape: the tape is often referred to as duct tape, construction tape, gaffer tape, gaffa tape, stage tape, repair tape, or duck tape.

Quality: Cloth tape with extra power and special properties

The quality of a cloth tape can basically be measured by the material and the properties of the fabric, the type and strength of the coated adhesive, the total thickness of the tape and its surface coating (e.g. PE coated or open, textile surface). Accordingly, a high-quality cloth tape offers high durability and resistance, optimum properties in applications and varying adhesive performance. The most important strengths of cloth tape in detail:

Adhesive performance of cloth tapes: Adhesive & adhesive strength – from extremely strong to low adhesion

Each cloth tape has an individual adhesive formula ( ) and therefore different adhesive performance (adhesion). Strictly speaking, the adhesive strength of a cloth tape can be divided into:

Adhesive strength

The adhesive strength of every adhesive tape is measured in accordance with DIN EN 1939:2003 (self-adhesive tapes) and classified in newtons per centimetre (N/cm). The following applies here: Low adhesive strength is approximately < 1.5 N/cm, medium to high adhesive strength is > 3 N/cm.

For an extra-strong cloth tape, i.e. a tape with very high adhesive strength, the adhesive strength is then around 6 N/cm (e.g. GT 571) or 8.7 N/cm (Pro Gaff Gaffer Tape).

The fabric: advantages over conventional adhesive tape in terms of tear strength and adhesion

What advantages does the fabric carrier offer over conventional adhesive tape, for example made of paper, PVC or foil? A fabric offers higher tear resistance per se. In addition, gaffa tapes are particularly adaptable to shape and adhere particularly well to smooth, rough, structured and deformed surfaces. The fabric itself enables waterproof or dustproof sealing. When used as repair tape, cloth tape enables seamless adhesion to the surfaces to be bonded.

Coated or uncoated fabric? What are the differences?

Our range offers you a choice of coated and uncoated cloth tapes. But which tapes offer which advantages? Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a general answer without knowing the exact application. In general, however, the following can be said:

Uncoated cloth tapes are extremely adaptable to shape, usually offer the highest tear strength, reflect less and are easier to write on (e.g. with a ballpoint pen).

Coated cloth tapes, on the other hand, are almost always waterproof and more resistant to abrasion and weathering. They can be used both indoors and outdoors . By the way: Cloth tapes with a flame-retardant coating are available for event applications.

Special feature: fluorescent cloth tapes

Some tapes have a special fluorescent coating. These duct tapes (e.g. GT 571, tesa 4671, Pro Gaff Neon) glow brightly under UV light/black light thanks to fluorescent particles .

How do different temperatures affect gaffa tape?

In order to use a cloth tape for repairing, sealing, closing or reliable fastening, it is important to know whether the tape is resistant to ageing and weather and UV stable. You can always find this information in our detailed product descriptions. It is also important to consider the temperature range in which a cloth tape will adhere securely.

High or very cold temperatures often have a negative effect on adhesion: some adhesives melt in heat, while others become brittle in cold temperatures and also lose their adhesive strength.

Order cloth tape from allbuyone

Every product in our shop has a detailed product description and safety data sheets. If you have any questions about a specific product, you can find expert help at +49 89-122 89 06 22.

What you should know before buying cloth tape

If you choose a low-cost all-purpose cloth tape, for example , it will often stick extremely well – but may not be possible to remove without leaving residue. The adhesive tape can bond with the surface to which it is applied – which may be desirable for permanent fastening. However, for temporary use or when masking sensitive surfaces, for example, some premium tapes are often the better choice. They also adhere securely and bombproof, but thanks to a different adhesive system , they can be removed without leaving any adhesive residue even after weeks . Such tapes are very well suited for short-term applications in stage construction and event supplies. For example, for labelling, marking, repairing, labelling or bundling cables or other sensitive surfaces.

Further information about cloth tape

If you want to buy the right cloth tape, it doesn't hurt to take a closer look at this strong tape. Below you will find the most important terms, properties and much more explained briefly and concisely:

Removing cloth tape

Removing cloth tape is not always easy, as its adhesion depends on several factors. These are:

• the length of time the cloth tape has been adhering to the surface
• and the influences that have affected the adhesive tape (UV radiation, cold, heat, mechanical stress, etc.).
• The bonded surface itself (smooth, rough, treated, untreated)
• the adhesive adhesive-tape/adhesive selected for the application
• and the correct technique used to remove it.

As a general rule, fabric tape should always be removed evenly and slowly at a 90° angle. If the tape does not come off without leaving any residue, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can be tried, taking into account the sensitivity of the surface, according to the principle of trial and error. These include warming with a hair dryer, rubbing with a mixture of vinegar, water and washing-up liquid, using benzine, spirit or orange oil cleaner, and applying tesa adhesive remover.

Is cloth tape tear-resistant?

Adhesive tape made of fabric is extremely tear-resistant. The tear elongation (break elongation) is specified individually for each product and indicates the factor (%) by which a cloth tape can be stretched before breaking. The tear strength describes how tear-resistant the cloth tape is when subjected to maximum force (maximum tensile force). The tear strength is always based on the tape width (25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm) and is also specified in N/mm or N/cm.

Is cloth tape waterproof?

Whether a cloth tape is waterproof depends on the design. Our range includes waterproof cloth tapes and cloth tapes that are water-repellent. The uncoated cloth tapes from the Pro Gaff brand are water-repellent. The PE-coated cloth tapes " " from Advance Tapes and from our own brand GRIP Eventbasics are waterproof when bonded.

The extra advantage of cloth tapes: easy handling for every application

When it comes to processing, a cloth tape has several advantages over ordinary adhesive tape: adhesive cloth tapes have a high tensile strength and therefore enable dimensionally stable repairs when used under high tensile stress. This is extremely practical, for example, when waterproofing or sealing round and irregular surfaces, such as pipes and cables.

Every gaffa tape can be torn off the roll by hand. It can always be torn by hand in the transverse direction. High-quality cloth tapes have a particularly fine fabric with a high thread count. This means that the tape can also be torn lengthwise with precise tear edges.

Who invented adhesive tape? Was it brands such as tesa, 3M, Scotch, Pro Tapes & Co.?

These are just a few of the brands that manufacture cloth tape. However, none of them invented adhesive tape. The pharmacist Oscar Troplowitz is considered to be the inventor. In 1901, he invented the first adhesive bandage for Beiersdorf AG, which is still known today as "Leukoplast". In 1925, a 3M engineer coated crepe paper with adhesive (masking tape). Just five years later, he created the first transparent (foil) adhesive tape, which we know today as tesa (tesafilm). There are now over 1000 different types of adhesive cloth tape.

Duct tape, gaffer tape, duct tape, gaffa tape: what are they?

There are many theories as to why there are a handful of synonymous names for the highly praised cloth tape. Duct tape is thought to have a military background, as the German Armed Forces used to repair their tanks with silver tape. Duck tape is thought to be so named because it is as waterproof as a duck's plumage. In the case of gaffa or gaffer tape, it stands to reason that the cloth tape was given this name because it is used by gaffers, the chief lighting technicians on film sets. If you are interested in more anecdotes about cloth adhesive tape, then read the history of duct tape.

Where can you buy cloth tape? Order cloth tape in the allbuyone shop

You can buy cloth tape at a low price in the allbuyone shop,, with guaranteed fast shipping. Whether universal duct tape or special cloth adhesive tape or other adhesive tapes: the adhesive tape shop at allbuyone offers you roll after roll of tapes in excellent quality. We keep all cloth tapes in stock ready for dispatch, and shipping takes place on working days within 24 hours of ordering. The prices of all products are in EUR including VAT, plus shipping costs. We would be happy to advise you personally at +49 89-122 89 06 22.