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Gaffer Tape & Cloth Duct Tape

A low-gloss, non-reflective cloth tape with a low-residue adhesive that holds cables, marks floors and secures gels on set — then removes cleanly without leaving goo. The same cloth-tape platform also produces a glossy cloth duct variant for HVAC, industrial and repair work.

Low-Gloss · no glareLow-residueHand-tearableOEM / ODM
SONGYANG TAPE professional gaffer tape product shot — easy hand tear, strong adhesion and water resistant callouts, 2 in × 15 yds (48 mm × 13.716 m)

Songyang gaffer tape pairs a low-gloss cotton cloth carrier with a low-residue adhesive built for temporary holding. It tears cleanly by hand, conforms to cables and corners, and pulls off floors, lighting gear and equipment without leaving adhesive behind — the behavior film, TV, theater and event crews rely on. Production runs in-house at Songyang's Dongguan, China plant — compounding, coating, converting and slitting across 16 production lines — so production buyers source gaffer and cloth duct tape factory-direct instead of through a trading layer. The same line also makes a glossy, aggressive-adhesive cloth duct tape for HVAC, bundling and repair; tell Songyang which behavior your market needs.

Typical gaffer uses include on-set cable management, spike marks and floor marking, securing gels, flags and diffusion on lighting fixtures, stage and scenery holds, and temporary fixes at events and exhibitions.

Hands tearing a roll of black gaffer tape by hand
Low-Gloss black gaffer tape roll, angled view
Low-Gloss black gaffer tape roll, front view
Low-Gloss black gaffer tape roll, side view
Low-Gloss black gaffer tape roll, tilted view
Two Products, One Platform

Gaffer Tape vs Cloth Duct Tape

They share a cloth carrier but are built for different jobs. Know which one your buyers need.

AttributeGaffer TapeCloth Duct Tape
FinishLow-Gloss, non-reflective — no glare on camera or stageGlossy PE-coated surface
AdhesiveLow-residue, made for clean removalAggressive, for a strong long-term bond
RemovalComes off clean — no goo on floors or cablesCan leave residue on surfaces
Primary useTemporary holding: film, TV, theater, eventsPermanent: HVAC, bundling, repair
Typical buyerRental houses, studios, stages, event producersHardware, industrial, contractors
Key Features

Why Songyang Gaffer Tape

Low-Gloss, Non-Reflective

The cotton finish does not glare under cameras or stage lighting — safe on any shoot or performance.

Clean Removal

Low-residue adhesive pulls off dance floors, cables and lighting gear without leaving goo behind.

Hand-Tearable

Tears by hand across and along the roll — no dispenser or knife needed on set.

Reliable Temporary Hold

Holds cables, gels and marks through the call, then releases when the job is done.

Conformable

Molds around cables, corners and uneven fixtures without lifting.

Custom Supply

Low-Gloss black and white, custom and fluorescent spike-tape colors, slit widths and private-label packaging.

Construction

Thick Natural Rubber Adhesive on 80-Mesh Cotton Cloth

Model BW330-B2S is built on an 80-mesh TC cotton cloth carrier coated with a thick natural rubber adhesive, with an LDPE-coated backing and release agent. The rubber adhesive layer is what gives gaffer tape its grip on cables, floors and lighting gear — and its clean, low-residue removal when the job is done.

The cloth carrier is what makes it hand-tearable in both directions and conformable around corners and uneven fixtures. Full measured parameters are listed in the specifications below.

Unrolled black gaffer tape showing the natural rubber adhesive side and the coated cloth face
Typical Parameters — Gaffer Tape · Model BW330-B2S

Specifications

Measured typical values from Songyang's technical data sheet, tested to JIS Z 0237 / JIS Z 1524 at 23 ± 2 °C and 50 ± 5% relative humidity. Final specification is confirmed against your application — confirm with our sales team.

ParameterValue
ModelBW330-B2S (330 heavy-duty cloth tape platform)
Structure80-mesh TC cotton cloth carrier + natural rubber adhesive; LDPE-coated backing with release agent
FinishLow-Gloss, non-reflective
Total thickness0.33 mm ± 0.01 mm (330 µm ± 10 µm)
180° peel adhesion1.700 kgf/25 mm (≈16.7 N/25 mm), typical
Ball tack (JIS)28, typical
Tensile strength14.1 kgf/25 mm (≈138 N/25 mm)
Elongation10.17%
Test standardJIS Z 0237 / JIS Z 1524 — 23 ± 2 °C, 50 ± 5% RH
RemovalLow-residue, clean removal on most surfaces
TearHand-tearable, both directions
ColorsLow-Gloss black, white; custom and fluorescent (spike tape)
Width / LengthTypical stock size 2 IN × 15 YDS (48 mm × 13.716 m); other widths and lengths slit to order
UseCables, spike marks, gels/flags, stage, events

Cloth duct tape variant: the same line also makes a glossy PE-coated cloth duct tape with an aggressive adhesive for HVAC sealing, carpet seaming, bundling and repair — tell Songyang which construction your market needs.

Applications

Where It Is Used

Studio and stage uses of gaffer tape: light placement marks, dimmer board labeling, flag identification, cables on carpets, stands and gel attachment

On-Set Cable Management

Securing and bundling cables on film and TV sets, safe on floors and gear.

Spike Marks & Floor Marking

Marking actor positions and staging on stage and venue floors.

Lighting

Holding gels, flags, diffusion and color filters on fixtures.

Stage & Scenery

Temporary holds for sets, props and scenery during productions.

Events & Exhibitions

Cable covers, booth marking and quick temporary fixes on site.

HVAC & Industrial (Duct Variant)

Sealing, bundling and repair with the glossy cloth duct construction.

Before and after: loose cables on a studio floor dressed down with black gaffer tape for film, TV, stage and event production
FAQ

Common Questions

Who is Songyang and where is your gaffer and duct tape factory?
Dongguan Songyang New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based manufacturer of specialty adhesive tapes and protective films, based in Houjie, Dongguan, Guangdong. Songyang has worked in the industry since 1998 — 28 years — and operates a 9,000+ m² facility with 16 production lines, 5,000+ product specifications and 5,600+ customers served. Songyang makes both low-gloss gaffer tape and glossy cloth duct tape at this Dongguan plant and exports to distributors, rental houses, theaters, event producers and industrial buyers worldwide.
Do you supply gaffer tape wholesale and OEM / ODM?
Yes — Songyang supplies gaffer tape and cloth duct tape in bulk to distributors, AV rental houses, theaters, event producers and brand owners, and runs OEM / ODM production with your own width, color, printing and packaging at Songyang's Dongguan factory, China. We can print your brand and logo on the tape face, paper core, label and shipping carton, and slit to your specified width and length.
Is gaffer tape the same as duct tape?
No — they share a cloth carrier but are built for different jobs. Gaffer tape is low-gloss and uses a low-residue adhesive that removes cleanly, made for temporary holding on set, stage and event. Cloth duct tape is glossy with an aggressive adhesive for a stronger, longer bond on HVAC, bundling and repair. Tell Songyang which behavior you need and the matching construction is quoted.
What are the typical specifications of Songyang gaffer tape BW330-B2S?
Songyang's gaffer tape, model BW330-B2S, is built on an 80-mesh TC cotton cloth carrier with a natural rubber adhesive and an LDPE-coated backing. Typical values, tested to JIS Z 0237 / JIS Z 1524 at 23 ± 2 °C and 50 ± 5% relative humidity, are: total thickness 0.33 mm ± 0.01 mm, 180° peel adhesion 1.700 kgf/25 mm (≈16.7 N/25 mm), ball tack 28, tensile strength 14.1 kgf/25 mm (≈138 N/25 mm) and elongation 10.17%. Contact Songyang for the full technical data sheet and batch test data.
Why is gaffer tape safe on floors, cables and equipment?
Two reasons: the low-gloss cotton finish does not reflect light or glare under cameras and stage lighting, and the low-residue adhesive is formulated for clean removal so it does not leave goo on dance floors, cables, lighting gear or surfaces when the job is done. Avoid long-term outdoor bonding where UV can harden any adhesive.
What widths, colors and spike-tape options can Songyang supply?
Standard low-gloss colors are black and white, with custom colors and fluorescent options for narrow spike tape used to mark stage positions. A common stock size is 2 IN × 15 YDS (48 mm × 13.716 m), supplied from the Dongguan plant; other widths and lengths are slit to order, and private-label cores, labels and cartons are supported.
Can gaffer tape be used outdoors?
For temporary outdoor use at events and location shoots, yes — the cloth carrier is water-resistant. Prolonged UV exposure hardens most adhesives, so for permanent outdoor work Songyang recommends the glossy cloth duct variant and can advise UV-stable grades.
What are the sample and production lead times?
Samples typically take 5–30 days depending on the specification — consult Songyang's sales team for the exact schedule on your model. Bulk production then runs on 16 lines at Songyang's Dongguan plant, with the timeline confirmed in your quotation.
How do I get a quotation, and what information should I send?
Email sales@0769songyang.com or message Songyang on WhatsApp with your tape type (gaffer or duct), width, color, length, quantity and any printing or packaging requirements. Songyang replies with a quotation and a technical suggestion, usually within 24 hours, and ships to B2B buyers worldwide from Dongguan, China.
Related Reading

Selecting, importing and private-labelling gaffer tape

Buyer notes on thickness, carrier, adhesive and the substrate the tape has to hold on — plus what to send a factory so you get the construction you need, not the cheapest one that fits the name.

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