Heat Tape = Polymide Tape/Kapton Tape

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On some searching around Ebay for heat tape, I discovered it is actually called Polymide tape or Kaptop tape. I'd known that the tape we all use isn't really specific to sublimation use, and must have a wider industrial purpose, and so I am glas to find out what the product is actually called.
Not had a chance to check the pricing to see if we're paying more for buying "sublimation tape" as opposed to just plain polymide tape yet though.
I also noticed that there is a lot more choice in roll lengths and thicknesses when searching the generic product.

[GoonerGary]

I went into a builders merchant and asked for heat tape which withstands temperatures of 200+ degrees, it's a foil tape and being wider is easier to handle...still got some of it!

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On Ebay, you can get Polymide tapes upto 50cm width! (maybe more)
and also cut into any non-standard width, or dye cut pieces

[Andrew]

We still use masking tape. If it is good enough for spray shops and their ovens it has enough heat resistance to work in a press. Problem is finding the only single brand that doesn't leave residue. Lots of trial and error but we now pay less than a quid per roll.

[GoonerGary]

I reuse my tape!

[Davalos]

thanks for the great tip!