tesa® Professional 53949 Matt Gaffer Tape

The matt and light-absorbing fabric tape is a quick helper for many kinds of tasks and is particularly suited for use at events of all kinds.

Indoors and outdoors
Ideal for events of all kinds (theater, opera, concerts, trade fairs)
On stage and backstage

All Product details

Product description

Our fabric tape tesa® 53949 consists of a PE-extruded fabric fitted with an adhesive made from natural rubber. As it is available in 3 matt product variants, it is particularly well suited for applications when reflections have to be avoided. The multi-purpose fabric tape sees frequent use at events of all kinds, e.g. at concerts, trade fairs or theater performances. The fabric tape provides a good adhesive strength (even on rough surfaces), is light-absorbing, can be torn off by hand and can be removed effortlessly. Furthermore, it is abrasion-proof, smooth, flexible, water-repellent and weather-proof so that it is well suited for outdoor applications.

Product Features

Indoors and outdoors
Ideal for events of all kinds (theater, opera, concerts, trade fairs)
On stage and backstage
To cover glossy, reflecting surfaces
Temporary fixation, e.g. cables or carpets
Taping over of gaps and joints
Floor markings, e.g. position marks

Product Construction

Adhesive Type	natural rubber
Backing material	PE extruded cloth
Total thickness	310 µm

Properties / Performance Values

Elongation at break	14 %
Tensile strength	85 N/cm
Abrasion resistance	good
Straight tear edge	good
Fluorescent	no
Temperature resistance (30 min)	125 °C
Easy to remove	yes
Ageing resistance (UV)	good
Water resistance	good
Softener resistance	medium
Removability after 14 days (85°C, 95% r.h.)	, medium
Backing appearance (visual)	matt
Hand tearability	good
Mesh	80 threads/inch²
Fogging	good
Humidity resistance	good

Adhesion to Values

Adhesion to Steel

2 N/cm

tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.

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