GAFFER TESA FABRIC TAPE 4688

What is GAFFER TESA Fabric Tape 4688 and why choose it

GAFFER TESA Fabric Tape 4688 is a standard polyethylene (PE) extruded cloth tape with a natural rubber adhesive. Designed as a robust yet flexible repair and duct tape, it combines easy handling with reliable performance. The tape unrolls smoothly, tears easily by hand and provides very good adhesion, even on rough surfaces. Thanks to its waterproof and ageing-resistant properties, it is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, from quick repairs and bundling to protection and marking.

Main features

• Standard PE-extruded cloth tape with natural rubber adhesive
• Easy to unroll for convenient handling
• Good hand tearability for tool-free application
• Strong yet flexible backing for reliable performance
• Very good adhesion, including on rough surfaces
• Water-resistant design
• Good resistance to ageing (UV)
• Good resistance to humidity and abrasion
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications
• Available in seven colours: black, white, blue, yellow, red, silver/matt and green

Technical specifications

Product construction

• Backing material: PE extruded cloth
• Type of adhesive: natural rubber
• Total thickness: 260 µm

Performance properties

• Elongation at break: 9 %
• Tensile strength: 52 N/cm
• Abrasion resistance: good
• Ageing resistance (UV): good
• Hand tearability: good
• Humidity resistance: good
• Water resistance: good

Applications and use cases

• Indoor and outdoor general-purpose use
• Bonding of construction films
• Bundling of cables
• Repairing and fixing
• Packaging and securing items
• Surface protection
• Marking applications

FAQ

What type of tape is GAFFER TESA Fabric Tape 4688?

It is a standard PE-extruded cloth tape with a natural rubber adhesive, designed as a versatile repair and duct tape.

Is this tape suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Does the tape adhere to rough surfaces?

Yes, it offers very good adhesion even on rough surfaces.

Can the tape be torn by hand?

Yes, it has good hand tearability, allowing it to be easily torn without tools.

Is GAFFER TESA Fabric Tape 4688 water-resistant?

Yes, it has good water resistance.

What is the total thickness of the tape?

The total thickness is 260 µm.

What is the backing material?

The backing material is PE extruded cloth.

What adhesive does the tape use?

It uses a natural rubber adhesive.

In which colours is the tape available?

It is available in black, white, blue, yellow, red, silver/matt and green.

What mechanical properties does the tape have?

It has an elongation at break of 9 %, a tensile strength of 52 N/cm, and good abrasion, humidity and UV ageing resistance.

Transport information

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