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Re: Tape used for Lane markers & finish lines?

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Originally Posted by ChrisH View Post
The tape is called gaffer's tape or sometimes gaff tape. It is used a lot in the film industry. It is made by Permacell and I can post the item numbers when I get home tonight.

This stuff isn't cheap. 2" is $13.75/60yd roll. 3" is $26/60yd roll.
Those prices are actually pretty good. I've seen 2" gaff tape selling for about $17 per roll. Grainger has 2" black or silver; their part numbers are 1P089 and 6A066, respectively. The list price is a whopping $29.95 per 60 yd roll!

To get other colors and sizes, and probably better prices, local theatre supply houses are your best bet. Ask someone in your community college drama department where they get it.
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