C. Sherman Johnson Rigging Tape - Black - 1" x 15'

The C. Sherman Johnson Rigging Tape in black, 1 inch by 15 feet, is a self-amalgamating repair and protection solution designed for maritime, outdoor, and tactical applications where exposed hardware and sharp edges present hazards to personnel and equipment. This specialized rigging tape bonds to itself when wrapped, creating a solid, seamless protective barrier without requiring adhesive or additional fasteners—a proven design that originated in the 1970s and remains the standard in marine and industrial rigging.

The 1-inch width and 15-foot length deliver practical coverage for cotter pins, protruding hardware, frayed line ends, and other potential snag points on deck lines, sails, and rigging. Self-amalgamating construction means the tape fuses with itself as it's wrapped, eliminating the need for overlapping seams or secondary adhesives. This property also enables temporary emergency repairs on heated surfaces such as radiator hoses or exhaust components where traditional tape would fail. The black finish provides visibility for identifying wrapped hazards while resisting UV degradation in prolonged sun exposure typical of maritime environments.

Rigging tape is essential for sailors, maritime workers, offshore personnel, and anyone maintaining rope systems, cable runs, or equipment with sharp edges in corrosive environments. It's equally valuable for field applications where rapid, waterproof repairs are necessary without tools or heat sources. The compact roll fits easily into gear bags, emergency kits, and deck lockers, making it a standard item on working vessels and in professional outdoor supply kits. Black rigging tape is the preferred choice for most marine and tactical applications where visibility of repairs matters and aesthetic consistency is important across equipment.