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Review on Singer 81603 Vinyl Tape Measure by Sasha Hsiao

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Made from fiberglass, not vinyl

I ordered three to keep in different places. I'm happy with the quality although I haven't used it yet, thought it was important to mention that the packaging clearly states that it's made of "fiberglass" and not vinyl/plastic (see Photo). "Vinyl is actually an abbreviated form of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic. Fiberglass has a glass backbone that is melted at a very high temperature and then drawn into very fine fibers that are woven together. vinyl and fiberglass windows, and fiberglass has been described as a more durable material,

Pros
  • Used to measure flat and rounded surfaces, perfect for a sewing kit
Cons
  • Not bad, but...