Lockport 3-Inch Gaffers Tape, 8-Pack, 30-Yard Rolls, Matte Black

For photo, video, and stage crews that need to secure cables or mark a work area without a reflective strip drawing attention, Lockport gaffers tape offers a matte black cloth surface in an eight-roll pack. Each roll is listed as 30 yards, giving production teams tape for repeated setup tasks across a shoot, event, or studio workflow.

It tears by hand in either direction, so you can shape pieces for cable runs, props, and gear without reaching for a cutter.

How to use it

Use the tape to hold electrical cords along a floor, secure equipment or props, and make stage or production markings. For a firm hold, place it on a clean surface and press along its full length. Its cloth construction can be torn horizontally or vertically, which makes it easier to adapt a strip to the width or shape a task needs. The black, non-reflective finish is useful near camera frames and stage lighting, where a shiny strip could catch attention.

The package contains eight rolls, each 30 yards long. That format suits crews handling multiple cable runs or recurring setup work, while also keeping rolls available for separate stations or projects. For a small, one-time mark, a narrow piece may be enough, for broader coverage across production tasks, this extra-wide format offers a practical alternative to narrower gaffers tape.

Why it makes sense

This tape combines hand tearing, water resistance, and a matte finish in one multipurpose roll. Those features support common production jobs: securing cords, organizing gear, attaching lights, marking stages, and working on photography, film, arts and crafts, or painting projects. Water resistance is helpful when conditions are damp, while the tape is not waterproof and soaked surfaces can shorten its hold.

What matters when tape is used in a visible setup? The non-reflective black finish helps keep cable runs and stage markings less noticeable under camera or stage light. The manufacturer also describes it as designed to remove without residue, a useful consideration when packing up a venue, studio, or set.

Worth noting

The product is made for temporary setup and organization rather than permanent mounting. Apply it where you need a cable secured or equipment arranged, then lift it during teardown. Its 3-inch product name and 30-yard roll format make it suited to jobs where wider coverage is useful, rather than only small, precise marks.

Buyer feedback is positive about functionality overall, while reports on ease of unrolling, adhesion, durability, and residue removal are mixed. Some customers say it holds well and removes cleanly, others describe difficulty unspooling or residue after removal. This range of experiences is worth considering for a venue or surface where a clean finish is especially important.

Before you decide

Can I tear the tape by hand? Yes. It is designed to tear by hand in both horizontal and vertical directions, letting you make strips for different setup tasks.

Does the matte finish reflect stage or camera light? The black finish is described as non-reflective, making it suitable for cable runs and markings where minimizing visible glare matters.

Can I use it in damp conditions? It is water-resistant, not waterproof. It can suit damp conditions, but the manufacturer notes that a soaked surface can shorten its hold.

When it makes sense

It makes sense if your work involves recurring photography, video, or stage setups and you want hand-tearable tape for cables, props, and gear, with a matte finish that stays visually unobtrusive. The eight-roll pack gives production teams a supply for multiple tasks, while the 30-yard rolls are practical for repeated marking and cable management. For those jobs, its combination of extra-wide coverage and a non-reflective black surface makes it a focused choice for temporary production setup.