Tenacious K160 Red Matt Cloth Tape – 24mm x 25m
Professional red matt cloth tape for production marking, equipment identification, colour coding, labelling and temporary applications across theatre, staging, touring, live events, film, television, broadcast, exhibitions and professional AV environments.
Tenacious K160 Red Matt Cloth Tape – 24mm x 25m combines a high-thread-count rayon cloth with a co-extruded PE backing and a natural-rubber adhesive system designed to provide reliable temporary adhesion with excellent clean-removal characteristics from most suitable surfaces.
Its very smooth matt, low-reflective red finish makes it particularly useful in production environments where technicians need a clearly identifiable tape without the unwanted shine associated with many glossy cloth tapes.
At 24mm wide, this K160 version is particularly practical for:
- Equipment identification
- Production colour coding
- Road-case labelling
- Stage and rehearsal references
- Audio and lighting department identification
- Production workboxes
- Touring equipment
- Temporary floor marking
- Exhibition installation
- Scenic masking
- Temporary repairs
- Display and graphics work
K160 is easy to unwind, can be torn by hand both across and along the roll, and can be written on with a Texta, making it a versatile everyday production consumable.
Highly Visible Red Production Identification
Red provides strong visual differentiation against the black, grey and dark finishes commonly found throughout professional production environments.
This makes the 24mm K160 particularly useful where equipment, cases or production areas need to be identified quickly.
Potential uses include:
- Department identification
- Equipment groups
- Road-case labels
- Workbox labels
- Stage references
- Temporary production zones
- Touring equipment
- Warehouse organisation
- Exhibition installation
- Temporary technical notes
Production teams can also incorporate red into their own colour-coding systems.
For example, different colours of K160 may be allocated to:
- Departments
- Venues
- Trucks
- Touring destinations
- Equipment packages
- Stages
- Production areas
There is no universal production meaning that should automatically be assigned to red, so any colour-coding system should be defined by the individual production or organisation.
Practical 24mm Width
The 24mm width gives this K160 version a useful role between narrow dedicated spike tapes and full-width 48mm cloth tapes.
It is well suited to:
- Smaller equipment labels
- Road-case identification
- Narrow stage marks
- Department coding
- Production references
- Scenic masking
- Temporary labels
- Compact equipment
Compared with using a full-width roll for small labels, 24mm tape can also reduce unnecessary tape consumption while still providing enough surface area for identification and writing.
Matt, Low-Reflective Finish
Tenacious describes K160 as having a very smooth, matt low-reflective finish.
That is particularly useful across:
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Broadcast
- Concert production
- Photography
- Exhibitions
- Corporate events
Gloss cloth tapes can reflect stage, camera or exhibition lighting and become visually distracting.
K160’s matt finish helps minimise that reflection while retaining the strong visual identification provided by the red colour.
High-Thread-Count Rayon Cloth
K160 uses a high-thread-count rayon cloth with a co-extruded PE backing.
The construction gives K160 the flexibility and hand-tear characteristics expected from a professional cloth tape while providing a good keying surface for the adhesive.
Tenacious specifically connects the high thread count with the tape’s clean-removal performance.
Potential temporary applications may include compatible:
- Stage flooring
- Carpet
- Road cases
- Equipment
- Scenic materials
- Exhibition infrastructure
- Coated woven fabrics
- Temporary displays
As with any pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, suitability should be tested on the actual surface.
Natural-Rubber Adhesive System
K160 uses a natural-rubber adhesive with high cohesive strength but medium adhesion, combined with a medium adhesive coat weight.
This balance is important.
K160 is designed to provide useful temporary adhesion while maintaining excellent clean-removal characteristics rather than simply maximising tack.
This makes it particularly relevant to temporary production applications including:
- Equipment labels
- Stage marking
- Exhibition installation
- Scenic masking
- Road-case identification
- Flooring applications
- Temporary repairs
- Protective masking
Excellent Clean Removal
Tenacious lists excellent clean-removal characteristics from most surfaces as a key K160 benefit.
For live production, this can be valuable where tape needs to remain in place throughout a:
- Show
- Rehearsal
- Exhibition
- Installation
- Tour
- Event
and then be removed afterwards.
Clean removal should not be interpreted as an unconditional guarantee across every surface.
Adhesive behaviour can vary according to:
- Surface material
- Paint condition
- Floor coating
- Application duration
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Cleaning chemicals
- Dust
- Surface contamination
- Removal method
Tenacious specifically requires users to test product suitability under actual working conditions and perform ageing tests where longevity is important.
Always test painted, polished, decorative, sensitive or hired surfaces before widespread application.
Easy Hand Tear in Both Directions
K160 is designed for easy unwind and hand tearing both laterally and longitudinally.
For production crews, this means the tape can be worked quickly without requiring scissors or a knife for every application.
That is particularly useful during:
- Bump-in
- Bump-out
- Rehearsals
- Touring
- Festival builds
- Stage changes
- Exhibition installs
- Venue maintenance
- Scenic work
The ability to tear K160 lengthways also allows technicians to create an even narrower temporary strip when required.
Writable with Texta
Tenacious specifically states that K160 can be written on with a Texta pen.
This makes the red 24mm version useful for temporary labels including:
- Case numbers
- Equipment IDs
- Department names
- Cable destinations
- Stage references
- Truck numbers
- Venue names
- Dates
- Production names
- Temporary instructions
Marker visibility will depend on ink colour, so choose a marker that provides sufficient contrast against red.
Do not cover permanent:
- Electrical ratings
- Compliance labels
- Test tags
- Inspection labels
- Serial numbers
- Safety information
Theatre and Stage Production
Red K160 can be particularly useful where theatre crews need clearly identifiable temporary technical marks.
Potential uses include:
- Stage references
- Rehearsal marks
- Scenic identification
- Equipment labelling
- Stage-management references
- Department coding
- Workbox identification
- Production notes
- Temporary floor marks
- Scenic masking
The 24mm width provides good visibility while keeping markings smaller and more controlled than a full 48mm strip.
For very small performer, prop or scenery marks where maximum fluorescent visibility is required, a dedicated fluoro spike tape may be more appropriate.
Red K160 Is Not Fluorescent Tape
K160 Red is a standard coloured matt cloth tape.
It should not be described as:
- Fluorescent red
- Neon red
- Glow tape
- Photoluminescent tape
Tenacious classifies K160 simply as Matt Cloth Tape.
For specialised fluorescent stage marks, choose a tape specifically designed and marketed for fluorescent marking.
K160 Red is better positioned as a professional coloured production, identification and temporary marking tape.
Live Events, Concerts and Touring
Touring productions regularly rely on temporary visual-identification systems to keep equipment organised.
K160 Red may be useful for:
- Concert tours
- Theatre tours
- Music festivals
- Corporate events
- Awards shows
- Live music
- Touring warehouses
- Rehearsals
- Venue production
Potential applications include:
- Road-case labels
- Department identification
- Equipment groups
- Temporary production references
- Workbox markings
- Scenic identification
The 24mm width keeps labels compact while the red colour allows them to stand out against common black touring equipment.
Road Cases and Touring Equipment
Temporary colour coding can be particularly useful across large collections of black road cases.
Potential written labels may include:
- Production
- Department
- Venue
- Truck
- Destination
- Case number
- Contents
- Temporary routing information
This can be especially useful during:
- Warehouse preparation
- Truck loading
- Festival operations
- Touring
- Equipment hire
- Venue changeovers
Do not cover permanent case identification or legally required labels.
Audio Production
Red K160 can be useful for temporary identification around professional audio equipment.
Potential applications include:
- Audio workboxes
- Cable cases
- Stage-box cases
- Equipment racks
- Touring cases
- Loom storage
- Audio accessories
- Temporary department coding
The writable surface allows additional information to be added where required.
K160 is not electrical insulation tape and should not be used to repair damaged cables or electrical insulation.
Lighting Production
Lighting departments may use coloured K160 for temporary visual identification across:
- Fixture cases
- Lighting workboxes
- Cable trunks
- Accessories
- Equipment racks
- Touring cases
- Department storage
A production-specific colour system can help technicians identify equipment quickly during large bump-ins or festival builds.
Never cover:
- Equipment ventilation
- Electrical ratings
- Safety warnings
- Test tags
- Serial numbers
Film, Television and Broadcast
The low-reflective surface is particularly useful around professional camera environments.
Potential applications include:
- Equipment identification
- Camera-department cases
- Lighting equipment
- Audio equipment
- Studio-floor references
- Production workboxes
- Temporary scenic applications
- Behind-camera production marking
The red colour makes technical marks easy for crew to locate, while the matt finish helps minimise unwanted reflection compared with glossy tape.
Where K160 may appear within frame, test it under the production’s actual:
- Lighting
- Camera settings
- Exposure
- Lens selection
- Viewing angle
Exhibitions and Event Management
Tenacious identifies exhibitions and event management as key markets for K160, particularly temporary carpet applications.
The manufacturer also lists K160 under:
- Flooring, Exhibition & Staging
- Printing, Display & Graphics
- Single Sided Joining, Sealing & Repair
Potential event and exhibition applications include:
- AV equipment identification
- Exhibition stand installation
- Temporary marking
- Display labelling
- Production references
- Carpet applications
- Temporary masking
- Repairs
Always confirm that adhesive tape is permitted on the venue’s specific floor finish before installation.
Carpet and Flooring Applications
K160 is specifically identified by Tenacious for event-management carpet edging applications.
For significant carpet edging, a wider K160 roll may provide more practical coverage than this 24mm version.
The 24mm red version is particularly useful where:
- Narrower marking is preferred
- Visual identification is needed
- Smaller flooring applications are involved
Always test both the carpet and adjacent floor surface before widespread application.
Matt Finish and Foot Traffic
Tenacious notes that K160’s matt finish is less prone than gloss tapes to grabbing synthetic shoe soles, making it less of a trip concern than comparable glossy tape when used appropriately.
This should not be interpreted as an anti-slip certification.
K160 is not a dedicated anti-slip tape.
Any tape installed in a pedestrian area should be:
- Applied completely flat
- Firmly adhered
- Regularly inspected
- Replaced if damaged
Watch for:
- Lifted edges
- Curled corners
- Wrinkles
- Surface contamination
- Loss of adhesion
Scenic and Protective Masking
Tenacious specifically lists K160 for use as masking cloth for protection and easy stripping.
Potential production applications include:
- Scenic masking
- Temporary protection
- Set installation
- Exhibition construction
- Workshop applications
- Temporary identification
Red can be particularly useful where masking needs to remain obvious to crew before final removal.
Test freshly painted or delicate scenic surfaces before use.
Patching, Splicing and Reinforcing Coated Fabrics
Tenacious identifies patching, splicing and reinforcing coated woven fabrics as another K160 market.
Potential temporary applications may include compatible:
- Equipment covers
- Protective covers
- Fabric-based production materials
- Exhibition materials
- Workshop fabrics
K160 should not be relied upon as structural reinforcement or where adhesive failure could create a safety hazard.
Printing, Display and Graphics
Tenacious categorises K160 for Printing, Display & Graphics.
Possible uses include:
- Temporary display marking
- Exhibition installation
- Temporary masking
- Display repairs
- Production identification
- Graphics preparation
Test delicate printed, laminated or coated surfaces before application.
Bookbinding and Spine Reinforcement
Tenacious also identifies bookbinding and spine reinforcing as a K160 key market.
The cloth construction makes it suitable for compatible bookbinding and reinforcement applications where the adhesive properties are appropriate to the material.
Temporary Joining, Sealing and Repair
K160 is categorised by Tenacious under Single Sided Joining, Sealing & Repair.
Potential temporary applications include:
- Joining compatible materials
- Patching
- Workshop repairs
- Masking
- Production repairs
Do not substitute K160 for:
- Structural fastening
- Load-rated hardware
- Safety equipment
- Permanent engineered repairs
Red Does Not Automatically Mean Safety Tape
Although red is commonly associated with warnings in many environments, K160 Red should not automatically be presented as certified safety, emergency or hazard-demarcation tape.
Tenacious categorises K160 as Matt Cloth Tape with applications including flooring, exhibitions, staging, printing, display, graphics and temporary joining/repair.
Where a workplace, venue or event requires a marking that complies with a particular safety standard, use a tape specifically designed and approved for that requirement.
Use K160 Red for general production identification, colour coding and temporary marking.
Not Electrical Insulation Tape
K160 may be useful for identifying cables or equipment, but it is not electrical insulation tape.
Do not use it to:
- Repair damaged insulation
- Cover exposed conductors
- Replace certified electrical tape
- Conceal electrical faults
- Return unsafe equipment to service
Damaged electrical equipment should be appropriately repaired or replaced.
Not Load Rated
K160 is not intended to replace:
- Safety wires
- Rigging hardware
- Mechanical fasteners
- Cable supports
- Structural attachments
- Load-rated equipment
Never rely on cloth tape where adhesive failure could result in falling equipment or injury.
Surface Preparation
For best results:
- Confirm the surface is suitable for pressure-sensitive adhesive.
- Remove dust and loose debris.
- Remove grease or oil using a surface-compatible method.
- Allow the surface to dry completely.
- Apply K160 without excessive stretching.
- Press firmly across the complete tape surface.
- Check the edges for secure adhesion.
- Test removal from sensitive surfaces.
Moisture, floor polish, silicone residues, cleaning products and other contaminants can affect adhesive performance.
Removal
For sensitive finishes, peel K160 away slowly and at a low angle rather than pulling sharply upwards.
This can help reduce stress on painted or coated surfaces.
If adhesive residue remains, only use a cleaning product known to be compatible with the underlying material.
Product Specifications
Brand: Tenacious
Product: K160
Product Type: Matt cloth tape
Colour: Red
Width: 24mm
Length: 25m
Backing: High-thread-count rayon cloth with co-extruded PE backing
Finish: Very smooth, matt and low reflective
Adhesive: Natural rubber
Adhesive Characteristic: High cohesive strength with medium adhesion
Adhesive Coat: Medium coat weight
Hand Tearable: Yes – laterally and longitudinally
Writable: Yes – manufacturer specifies Texta pen
Removal: Excellent clean-removal characteristics from most suitable surfaces
Manufacturer Application Categories: Flooring, Exhibition & Staging; Printing, Display & Graphics; Single Sided Joining, Sealing & Repair.
Why Choose Red 24mm K160?
The red 24mm version is particularly useful when a production needs:
- Clearly visible temporary identification
- Equipment colour coding
- Road-case labels
- Department identification
- Stage references
- Production workbox labels
- Narrow temporary marks
- Low-reflective matt finish
- Writable surface
- Clean-removal characteristics
- Easy hand tearing
It fills the useful middle ground between very narrow spike tape and standard full-width production cloth tape.
Why Buy Tenacious K160 from GigLife?
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Products are selected by people who work in production and understand the requirements of:
- Production companies
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- Audio departments
- Lighting departments
- Film and television departments
- Broadcast facilities
- Festivals
- Exhibition contractors
- Schools and performing arts centres
- Conference venues
- AV companies
- Equipment-hire businesses
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