3M Cloth Tape 6969

This economical tape is constructed of a polyethylene film laminated to a cloth backing, coated with a rubber adhesive, and is curl-resistant, 

allowing for complete removal from the tape roll. It is convenient for use in maintenance, repair, and operations/construction applications. 

3M™ 6969 Extra Heavy Duty Cloth Tape features a unique construction suitable for permanent and temporary indoor applications. 

It remains removable after 3 months of application with little to no adhesive residue.

The strength and reliability of this industrial-strength cloth tape are derived from its abrasion-resistant, waterproof polyethylene film backing. 

The dense cotton cloth and strong rubber adhesive combine with the backing to create a high-performance tape that conforms well to surfaces 

requiring sealing and protection, and can handle many other demanding applications. In addition to its strength and reliability, 

this tape tears easily by hand and removes cleanly, making it easy and convenient to use as needed. This heavy-duty cloth tape is suitable for 

hundreds of applications in the transportation, aerospace, automotive, commercial vehicle, RV, bus, truck, shipbuilding, military, metalworking, 

furniture, electronics, solar, trailer manufacturing, and woodworking industries.

When choosing a cloth tape, the most important consideration is its intended use. When selecting a 3M™ cloth tape to meet specific job 

requirements, consider the following: Performance-enhanced and outdoor masking tapes are excellent tapes for indoor/outdoor applications, 

offering clean removal and long-lasting durability. Extra heavy-duty, heavy-duty, and multi-purpose cloth tapes provide reliable performance 

in demanding contractor, maintenance, repair, and operations, and industrial job site applications; general-purpose cloth tapes are a 

cost-effective option for general and light-duty applications such as bundling, sealing, fastening, and identification.

Quality requirements such as strength, moisture resistance, abrasion resistance, heat resistance, and clean removal affect the effectiveness 

of cloth tapes. Two of the three main factors contributing to the strength of the tape are the backing and the adhesive. 

The thicker the backing, the greater the tensile strength (resistance to stretching and breaking), moisture resistance, and abrasion resistance. 

Rubber-based or synthetic rubber adhesives provide instant bonding, strong and durable adhesion, even in damp conditions.

Finally, the unique laminated thin cotton fabric between the backing and the adhesive enhances the tape's strength and also facilitates 

straight horizontal and vertical tearing. One aspect of tape that is often overlooked is that it needs to be stored correctly and has a shelf life. 

Weak adhesion, lifting, curling, cracking, and difficulty in removal are often due to aging or improper storage. In any of these cases, 

all product information should be carefully read. In particular, the tape specifications should be considered in relation to the task at 

hand to ensure cost-effective and successful results.

Cloth-backed tape (sometimes mistakenly referred to as "waterproof tape") is a staple in industrial and home workshop toolboxes, 

meeting many maintenance, repair, and operational needs. The term "cloth-backed tape" originated from the tape's initial use in HVAC 

applications, including duct sealing. Today, cloth-backed tape is used in residential, industrial, and commercial environments and is 

effectively applied in construction, electrical, industrial, marine and military, abatement, trucking, and automotive markets.