Celebrate with UGlu^® – The Double-Sided Tape for Any Occasion

It’s the season for graduations, weddings, Summer birthdays, and gathering our friends and family for safe outdoor cookouts! What better way to celebrate than with a beautiful balloon arch?

The secret to a beautiful (and stable!) work of balloon art is UGlu^®. UGlu^® is non-toxic and acid free. UGlu^® bonds instantly, with no drying or “curing” time.

Each balloon in your balloon arch or arrangement can be held strategically in place by a nearly-invisible strip or dash of UGlu^®. You’ll be amazed by how much easier it is to assemble any balloon arrangement using UGlu^®! It attaches to most surfaces, so use it to secure your balloon arrangement to a table, a wall, wherever – without damaging surfaces!

Conveniently made in several different sizes, roll form, sheets, contractor packs and even our recently launched Dispenser boxes, you’re sure to find the right size and shape of UGlu^® to fit your event planning needs!

You can use UGlu^® for so many other things too, such as:

• Assembling centerpieces for tables
• Decorating graduation caps and costumes (UGlu^® is safe on fabric!)
• Arranging faux or real flower bouquets
• Securing table cloths and other furniture coverings
• Hanging up signs and other décor

Celebrate Big or Small with Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus

Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus saves space, time, and is great to have on hand for concealing wires or covering tripping hazards. If you are a wedding planner, photographer, or DJ, this product will make your life a little easier!

We’ve worked closely with the Arts & Entertainment industry over many years, innovating adhesives specific to theaters and entertainment venues. That’s why Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus is designed to remove cleanly from your surfaces, leaving no sticky residues behind!

Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus is a matte cloth tape on a conveniently small core (that is, you can hold the whole roll in the palm of your hand!) This tape can fit in your pocket easily, as well as your tool kits and belts. Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus is available in black, white and grey, making it easy to blend in with equipment and many surfaces.

Pro Gaff^® is also available in our classic larger rolls with 20 designer colors. They can be used to label equipment cases, splice dance floors, and more. The high visibility fluorescent colors are great for marking floors and walls with safety signs, too!

Other ways you can use Pro Gaff^® Pocket Plus:

• Labeling cameras
• Bundling and taping down DJ Cables
• Labeling audio boards for DJs
• Adding signs and decorations to dance floors
• Securing decorations
• Labeling decor before setup and during clean-up

Celebrate & Dance Without Fear – Pro^® 500B is Here!

Rolling out a wedding runner, red carpet or temporary dance floor? Pro^® 500B is the premier product that works perfectly for any floor or carpet hold-down for your celebration!

Pro^® 500B is double coated cloth tape with an extremely aggressive adhesive, designed for carpet hold-down and residue-free removal.  Its high grade silicone coated polyethylene release liner makes it easy to unwind and tear by hand.

Pro^® 500B adheres to a wide variety of surfaces including carpets, concrete, wood, plastic, glass and dry wall. It removes cleanly in most cases (we suggest testing on a small, inconspicuous area prior to applying.)

THE PRO TAPES^® TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU!

Looking to learn more about these products? We’ll be more than happy to help! You can reach out to us any time at sales@protapes.com.

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The WINNERS of our UGlu^® Summer Balloon Art Contest!

We want to thank EVERYONE again who participated in our first ever UGlu^® Themed contest! We received so many incredible entries! It was truly difficult for our team to select our top favorites from so much talent.

With that said, there can only be 3 top prize winners – but we chose some Honorable Mentions as well!

Discover the winners and check out their wonderful balloon art below:

1st Place: Miriam Barajas Carmona

CONGRATULATIONS Miriam, our top prize winner of the UGlu^® Summer Balloon Art Contest, and the first ever winner of a UGlu^® contest held by us here at Pro Tapes^®!

What an incredibly colorful and lively balloon arrangement, and what a great photo of her work, too! The bright colors, neatness, professional design, and overall conformity to the Summer theme is what made Miriam’s entry a smashing success.

Here’s what Miriam had to say about her submission:

“My project is based on the theme of Aloha. It is a garland and a balloon with the number 50 (a very special age to continue celebrating!) It includes many blooming colors. The garland has many small balloons, and that is where I always use Pro Tapes^® products. I used UGlu^® in the balloons on the base part of the number 50 and I also used them to hold the small balloons together and to glue all the flowers and leaves. UGlu^® saves me so much work; it does everything! UGlu^® keeps each balloon in place even when they are in this parallel position.”

As the first place winner, Miriam will be receiving:

• One (1) UGlu^® T-Shirt 
• UGlu^® Sample Product Kit (contains several samples of products from our UGlu^® product line)
• UGlu^® coffee mug

To see more of Miriam’s work, visit her Instagram at @balloonshandbyhand

2nd Place: Arlette Garcia

Speaking of aloha – or do we mean ohana?- CONGRATULATIONS to our 2^nd prize winner, Arlette! Lilo & Stitch is a classic summer movie with its Hawaiian setting full of beaches and surfing. Who wouldn’t be charmed by this Stitch-themed balloon arrangement?

Here’s what Arlette had to say about UGlu^®:

“I use UGlu^® on all of my balloon garlands, balloon bouquets, and flower arrangements – I use them on everything!!”

As the second place winner, Arlette will be receiving:

• One (1) UGlu^® Tshirt
• UGlu^® Sample Product Kit
• UGlu^® coffee mug

To see more of Arlette’s work, visit her Instagram at @CandyCoutureEvents

3rd Place: Balloon Ladies Co

CONGRATULATIONS to our third prize winner, the ladies of Balloon Ladies Co! We were blown away by the sheer size and beautiful arrangement of this balloon arch. The muted summer-y colors, flowers and tassels are sure to make any outdoor gathering a hit!

Here’s what they had to say about our Pro Tapes^® products and their passion for balloon art:

“We love to express our creativity through our balloon installations. We love customizing latex balloon colors & incorporating details such as florals & foil balloons to them. Pro Tapes^® products such as Pro Gaff^® tape, UGlu^®, & Pro^® Duct tape are our holy grail items & are staple products that we always have in our tool box. These Pro Tapes^® items have helped us add on details to our installations with ease. We love the quality of each product & we never have to question the longevity of it. They have been a complete game changer.”

As the third place winners, Balloon Ladies Co will be receiving:

• One (1) UGlu^® Tshirt (per person)
• One (1) package of UGlu^® 6501000 (1,000 Count Roll of Dashes)
• UGlu^® coffee mug (per person)

To see more of their work, visit their Instagram at @BalloonLadiesCo

Honorable Mentions

With so many fantastic entries, it was difficult to choose just three winners! That is why we are highlighting three additional honorable mentions; congratulations to you all!

Winners of the Honorable Mention category will be receiving:

• One (1) UGlu^® Tshirt
• UGlu^® coffee mug

To see more of their work:

• Ingrid Garcia @lapinatalongisland
• Nancy Bonaparte @sysballoondesigns
• Jessenia Orantes @mifiesta

This contest is now completed and no more entries will be accepted.

However, you can still read about the contest below & get inspired for FUTURE UGlu® contests…!

Summer is almost here, and we’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY CONTEST! If you’re a party décor professional or a passionate balloon artist, this is the art contest for you! Enter to win fabulous prizes, including a sample box of our #1 Product for balloons: UGlu^®. Learn more in this post!

How do I Participate in this Balloon Art Contest?

You must design a Summer-themed balloon arrangement! Your balloon arrangement can be anything: an arch, a hoop, or a balloon sculpture – let your imagination guide you!

Winners will receive UGlu^® product samples and branded merchandise, and will have photos of their winning work posted on our social media and blog.

ESPAÑOL: Para obtener detalles del concurso en español, consulte la parte inferior de esta publicación de blog.

Contest Rules:

• Must follow the steps for “How to Enter” described below
• Must submit photos of your balloon arrangement no later than June 25, 2021
• Winners must be of legal age for entry (at least 18 years old)

Criteria for Judging Your Balloon Arrangement:

Your balloon arrangement must fit the “Summer” Theme:

• Uses visual themes or activities commonly related to the summer season; i.e. visiting the beach or the pool, travel to exotic destinations, BBQs and picnics, flowers and nature, etc.
• Can also include a secondary theme, such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, etc.

Required materials for your balloon arrangement:

• Must use UGlu^® products to create your balloon arrangements.
• You can use any combination of balloon products and other decorative elements that you prefer, but balloons must be a main element of your design. You can make any kind of balloon arrangement: an arch, a hoop, a sculpture – let your imagination run wild!
• We highly encourage you to use other Pro Tapes^® products, such as Pro Gaff^® or Pro^® 46, to create your balloon arrangement as well (but it is NOT required.)

Winners will be selected by a panel of Pro Tapes^® experts from the Sales and Marketing departments.

Questions? Email us at marketing@protapes.com

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We’ve heard many stories over the years about events that went awry simply because there wasn’t enough high quality tape. Table cloths that don’t hold down, folks tripping over unsecured cables. Sometimes, when ordering, the cost of the freight and logistics alone is higher than the cost of the tape itself!

You can avoid these dilemmas by having a few core tape products ready in your tool kits at all times.

Are you planning a drive-by birthday celebration? A wedding? Maybe a dance recital, or worship services? Large scale events are coming back too, such as trade shows, art exhibits, live concerts, comedy shows, and thousands more. At Pro Tapes^® we have all the essential tape products to make your event a success!

Why You Need Pro Gaff^® Tape:

For any kind of event, we strongly recommend Pro Gaff^®. This product is our most versatile pressure sensitive tape that is a great solution for many different applications.

Pro Gaff^® has high tensile strength and adhesion, yet it removes cleanly from many surfaces. This tape features a unique “SRA” adhesive system that delivers great tack. It is very conformable to uneven or rough surfaces, and adheres marvelously to vinyl wires and cables.

20 Designer Colors

Pro Gaff^® comes in 20 designer colors, so it can easily match any color palette. Color options include 5 UV reactive, fluorescent colors for high visibility applications. These colors are vibrant and extremely useful.

Pro Gaff^® is also write-able with markers and pens. This makes it perfect for color coding, labeling, and making temporary signs. It’s great for decorating, too!

Works Amazingly in Low Light/UV

Our fluorescent colors pack a secret trick, too! When viewed under UV lights, anything written on fluorescent Pro Gaff^® will glow and visually “jump off” the tape. This makes important signs highly visible. Audio designers use this trick for labeling sound boards when working in a dark theater! It is perfect for labeling in any other low-light or UV/glow light situations too, such as weddings or concerts.

Perfect for Cable and Wire Hold-Down

Pro Gaff^® is excellent for bundling cables, wires, and other items that need to be secured safely. It makes moving and tear down after events easier. It is perfect for cable and wire hold down on floors, walls, and many other surfaces. 

Pro Gaff’s^® 20 colors allow you to blend cables into the background or make them stand out for safety. Neutral colors like black, brown, tan or grey conceal wires and cables. For high visibility and safety (to avoid tripping accidents!), use bright colors like red, green, or one of our five fluorescent shades.

Pro^® Fast is Another Excellent Tool For Quick & Easy Event Setup:

Our Pro^® Fast Hook and Loop dispenser boxes are another must-have product in your event planning arsenal. Pro^® Fast dispenser boxes contain 15 feet of hook and 15 feet of loop. Each have a permanent adhesive on the back. It comes in Black or White.

Pro^® Fast is a versatile fastener that is also economical. Buying hook and loop tape separately and making your own dispenser costs more than one of our ready-to-use dispenser kits!

The dispenser makes both the hook and loop tapes easier to use. Simply pull out as much hook or loop tape as you need, and cut. Plus, this product takes up very little room in any tool box or bag!

Pro^® Fast gives you the flexibility of sticking something up and taking it down numerous times.

It’s great for assembling and disassembling displays with multiple elements. Think balloon arrangements, Point-of-Purchase or Point-of-Sale displays, booths at craft or art fairs. You can even use it to assemble products or party favors, like gift-baskets!

Pro^® Fast dispensers are great for trade shows, too. Common trade show or convention tables are 10 feet wide and 3 feet deep, making the 15 feet of hook/loop tape in our dispensers the perfect amount. Use it to hang and secure table coverings and drapes. Pro^® Fast is available in black or white, so it will match your typical black or white drapes perfectly.

Additional Tapes You’ll Love for Event Planning:

Pro^® Duct 120

Pro^® Duct 120 is a premium polyethylene coated cloth tape that has high adhesion and great tensile strength. It is an economical solution for wire hold down, bundling and color coding applications, especially when you need to use it on carpet.

This tape is perfect for presentations in AV rooms. It gives you quick, temporary hold-down for wires on hotel or convention center carpets. Pro^® Duct 120 removes cleanly without leaving any adhesive residue that would destroy the carpeting underneath.

It comes in colors that match standard hotel chain carpets, such as burgundy, brown and green. This allows you to hold the cables securely without creating an unattractive distraction. 

Pro^® Carpet Safe

Pro^® Carpet Safe Tape is specially designed for temporary hold down on carpets, dance floors, and trade show display floors.

This tape is a convenient combination of two other products: Pro^® Scenic 714 Blue Masking Tape (designed for indoor and outdoor house painting) and our Pro^® 5ooW double-sided premium cloth tape.

The Pro^® Scenic side adheres to any delicate or decorative floor or surface. The Pro^® 500W side has a much more aggressive adhesive. It holds the rough bottom side of carpets or temporary dance or exhibit floors securely in place. 

Together, these two sides make Pro^® Carpet Safe perfect for setting up dance floors or stage floors in auditoriums, concert halls, local or state theaters and other venues.  It removes cleanly from the stage surface or temporary floor, while holding it securely and safely in place when in use.  

QUESTIONS? THE PRO TAPES^® TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU!

Before scheduling your next event, make sure you’re fully stocked with the necessary Pro Tapes® products to help you get the job done right, and make your event, big or small, a success!

For any questions, reach out to me at dennism@protapes.com – I’ll be happy to assist you.

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