Gaff Tape
Also known as
Gaffer Tape, Gaff, Cloth Tape, Camera Tape
Used for
Securing cables to floors, masking light leaks, taping down carpets, labeling nearly everything, and a hundred other production uses. Gaff is the duct tape of the entertainment industry — it holds securely and removes cleanly without leaving residue.
Trade note
Named after the gaffer — the chief lighting technician on a film or TV set who originally used the tape extensively. Unlike duct tape, gaff tape has a cloth/fabric backing (not plastic) that tears cleanly by hand, leaves no adhesive residue on most surfaces, and doesn't reflect light.
Direct answer
Gaff Tape is used for securing cables to floors, masking light leaks, taping down carpets, labeling nearly everything, and a hundred other production uses. Gaff is the duct tape of the entertainment industry — it holds securely and removes cleanly without leaving residue. It is also known as Gaffer Tape, Gaff, Cloth Tape, Camera Tape. Trade note: Named after the gaffer — the chief lighting technician on a film or TV set who originally used the tape extensively. Unlike duct tape, gaff tape has a cloth/fabric backing (not plastic) that tears cleanly by hand, leaves no adhesive residue on most surfaces, and doesn't reflect light.
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