Gaffer tape

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gaffer-tape

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is gaffer tape and why is it special?Gaffer tape is a strong, sticky tape used on stage and film sets. It has a cotton cloth backing and a special adhesive that sticks well but can be removed cleanly.
2. Why do stage workers use gaffer tape instead of duct tape?Stage workers use gaffer tape instead of duct tape because it is less likely to tear and it leaves no sticky residue. This keeps set surfaces safe and clean.

Tensile Strength: The maximum stress a material can withstand without breaking when subjected to a pulling force.
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA): An adhesive that forms a bond when pressure is applied, requiring no activation by water, solvent, or heat.
Adhesive Residue: The sticky, often difficult-to-remove substance left behind on a surface after tape is peeled off.