Matte gaffer tape refers to a type of adhesive tape that has a non-reflective or matte finish. It is a strong and durable tape that is commonly used in the entertainment industry, particularly in film, television, and theater productions.
Matte gaffer tape is a single-faced adhesive tape of polyethylene (PE) laminated spun rayon cloth backing which is coated by rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Matte gaffer tape is manufactured in many colors, including fluorescent and custom colors. This type of tape is often used for film & television production, and also use for theatre, concerts, live shows. So it’s also named Gaffers tape, Stage tape.
In Film Industry, Production crews in television, motion pictures, concerts, and live shows, use matte finish gaffers tape to fix cables, carpets and other short-term set-ups.
On stages, using black matt gaffer tape can provide black edges to tables, chairs, and other props. Matte finish gaffers tape can be used to hide cables from the view of the audience or camera; and soften clattering noises of shoes on stage. Matte gaffer tape is also used to fasten props on shelves in a moving set.