Duct tape is often the strongest type of tape that is commonly used. Backed with a rubber-based adhesive, duct tape can be easily adhered to a wide variety of surfaces. Though this adhesion is convenient, the trade-off is an especially stubborn residue once the tape is removed.
At Koch & Co, our florist’s pot tape is gaffer tape, which is another strong sticky tape. Similar to duct tape, gaffer tape differs in that it is backed with fabric, rather than vinyl or polyethylene, and it doesn’t leave any residue once removed. Though not as adhesive, gaffer tape is a strong and versatile alternative that can be torn by hand, which makes it a great fit for working on the go. Florist’s pot tape is an invaluable tool to a florist, used to secure mechanics to containers, to bind arrangements, as a complement to parafilm on woody stems, and more.