Alerttape

Alerttape is a general term for adhesive tape used to signal warnings or delineate restricted areas. It covers a range of tapes designed to attract attention or convey information, including barrier tapes used in safety contexts and tapes used in industrial or event settings to mark statuses. There is no single standard for alerttape; products vary by supplier and application.

Construction and appearance: Most alerttapes are made from durable plastic film such as polypropylene or PVC with an acrylic or rubber adhesive. They are available in bright colors (commonly yellow) and in patterned or printed forms bearing messages such as CAUTION, DANGER, or KEEP OUT. Widths typically range from 25 mm to 75 mm, and lengths from several meters to hundreds of meters; some are laminated or reinforced for outdoor use and some are reflective for nighttime visibility.

Common applications: Marking hazards at work sites, crime or accident scenes, or around equipment or areas under maintenance. In event management and crowd control, alerttape can designate restricted zones or routes. In facilities management, it is used to indicate temporary safety boundaries or to flag components during repair or inspection. In some IT or data-center contexts, color-coded alerttapes may indicate status or that an asset is undergoing maintenance.

Variants and customization: Some tapes are printable, allowing additional text or logos. There are also dual-layer tapes with printed warnings on one side and a plain back for flexible labeling, as well as reflective or waterproof options for outdoor use.

See also: caution tape, barrier tape, safety signage.