Gaffer Tape, where did that get it's name?
Well.............. you've heard of the boss on a film set being called the Gaffer-
Gaffer tape is a strong cotton cloth pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used in the motion picture, television, stage (music and theater) and audio visual production. The most common variety is matte black. This matte finish keeps the tape from reflecting light so the tape blends in with the typical stage floor of a theatre.