3M Scotch SUPREME 2903 Duct Tape, 50 m x 48 mm, Silver

This duct tape from 3M more than earns its place in your work bag. It's strong yet tears easily by hand in both directions, thanks to its canvas backing. That means there's no faffing with a knife or scissors. This product's synthetic rubber adhesive sticks at once to common surfaces, making it your go-to for sealing, wrapping and bundling. Each roll comes individually wrapped to stay clean until you're ready to use it.

• Low-tack roll edges make for easy handling

• Engineering workshops

You can keep this tape on the shelf for up to a year before using it with no drop in performance.

The very common and versatile duct tape and gaffa tapes are both types of cloth-backed tape, though they are different in their adhesive and type of backing. Gaffer tape, for example, is a fabric material that is heat resistant and non-reflective with an adhesive that does not leave marks when removed from the surface, and so is suited to temporary applications. As such, it is ideal for theatre and studio applications where subtly, versatility and reliability are needed. Duct tape is a broad term that includes many different steps of material and adhesive, but are typically characterized by a polyethylene film and a rubber-based adhesive. It's strength, cohesion and ability to tear easily means it is suitable for a number of applications where permanence is required.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.