Review on TapePlus Gaffer Tape - Large 2 Inch X 40 Yards Roll - Versatile Black Tape For Gaffers, Ducts, Floors, And More by Brian Foster

This tape smells like Juicy Fruit gum. It has a light to medium tack power. It measures .20mm thick, which is slightly thicker than regular 3m Black Duct tape (.17mm). The tape is exactly 1.975" wide. The revealed side of the tape is made of a tough, almost plastic or rubbery material. The sticky side is white and has a woven fabric core sort of thing going on similar to classic duct tape, though the fabric fibers are only visible on the seam of the tape. This is NOT the vinyl coated cloth gaffer's tape that I have become accustomed to.Be aware, this is absolutely an imitation product and should be in a class of its own. It's NOT gaffer's tape, at least not the original GAFF tape. This tape has a semi-matte surface, but it gives off some reflectivity and shouldn't be used as a replacement for regular gaffer's tape. Genuine gaffer's tape is meant for theater, plays, or hiding cables for presentations and should be non-reflective.Despite the fact that it's obviously an imitation product, it deserves a 5/5 rating because it's inexpensive and does manage to fill the category of "black fabric tape" quite well. It's very light, easy to tear, and the black finish gives off a nice, flat look. With good surface preparation and proper pressure applied I'm sure this tape will handle any job duct tape could. The way they market it as an alternative to duct tape is the most accurate thing about the product, because it definitely LOOKS a lot better than the polyethylene coated traditional shiny duct tape. The adhesive is probably the weak point, but that is to be expected with an inexpensive imitation product. That being said I wouldn't purchase it again because duct tape, although doesn't look as fancy, is more affordable and will get the job done the same if not better. For true Gaffer's tape, look elsewhere. For a light tack duct tape with a flat black stamped non-woven finish, look no further.