Cloth tape is an adhesive tape made of materials such as fiber, woven or non-woven fabric, fiberglass and other polymers. Cloth tape is useful in a wide range of applications because of its functional features such as heat resistance, high tensile strength, elongation, temperature resistance and non-conductivity.

Depending on application, you can use various types of cloth tapes. For temperature resistance, use a fiberglass cloth tape that has high adhesion and abrasion resistance. Use a gaffer pressure sensitive cloth tape for binding applications such as bookbinding. Industries that use cloth tape are aerospace, semiconductors, health care, automotive, electronics, sports equipment, construction and transportation industries.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing a cloth tape are:

1. Application for which you need cloth tape
2. Dimensions of cloth tape: length, width and thickness
3. Operating temperature
4. Properties of the cloth tape such as tensile strength, elongation, adhesion and thickness

Action Steps
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Buy a cloth adhesive tape for industrial applications from reputable cloth tape manufacturers

Once you understand your requirements, evaluate different cloth tapes available in the market.

I recommend: Scapa North America is a reputable manufacturer of cloth tape catering to various industries such as aerospace, medical, printing and electronics. MBK Enterprises is another cloth tape manufacturer offering cloth tapes at attractive prices. Bally Ribbon Mills manufactures woven cloth tapes of various materials such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene.

Buy cloth adhesive tape from reputable cloth tape suppliers or distributors

You can buy industrial cloth tape of different brands at various cloth tape distributors. You can also find cloth tape online at various retailers' websites. Compare cloth tape prices offered by different vendors before buying in bulk.

I recommend: Tape-Rite offers cloth tapes that are tear-resistant and abrasion resistant. Can-Do National Tape is another cloth tape distributor that offers cotton cloth tapes, friction cloth tapes and glass cloth tapes. Able Industrial Products is a reputable distributor of leading manufacturers of cloth tape such as 3M, Saint-Gobain, and Momentive.

Buy custom cloth adhesive tape from a reputable cloth tape supplier

For non-standard requirements such as extra length, high temperature or insulation applications, try buying a specialty or customized cloth tape.

I recommend: IPS Limited is a reputable tape manufacturer that offers custom adhesive tapes for custom applications. International Tape Company is another tape manufacturer that offers custom single or double coated cloth tapes. NADCO is a leading supplier of cloth tape customized for different industrial applications.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Quality of adhesive used in the cloth adhesive tape plays an important role; consult your cloth tape supplier regarding the adhesive suitable for your application.
• •  Do not confuse cloth tape with cloth measuring tape. A cloth measuring tape is useful for measuring length and not for applications that require adhesive properties.