Gaffa Tape

Gaffa Tape is a self-adhesive tape, similar to duct tape, except it is based on a cotton cloth, helping to keep the tape in one piece when removed.

It has a strong adhesive which allows it to stick to most surfaces, so can be used to help keep cables out of the way (such as stuck down on the floor, to prevent a trip hazard). Due to the adhesive's strength, you can stick pretty much anything to anything, making it an invaluable tool for fixing everything.

However the adhesive also leaves a residue when removed, so should generally be avoided for cables in favour of LX tape. This problem is enhanced with old tape, when the cloth fibres fall apart, leaving bits of tape strongly attached to the surface.