Empire 200'x1″ Orange Flagging Tape

Worth it for contractors who need marking tape that won’t crack and shatter when the temperature drops below zero. The 2 mil plastic stays pliable in cold weather — a basic requirement that plenty of cheap tapes fail in Montana winters.

Skip it if you’re marking permanent boundaries or need tape that’ll survive multiple seasons outdoors. This is temporary marking tape, not surveyor’s ribbon.

Cold Weather Performance That Actually Works

Empire’s flagging tape uses plastic/polyethylene construction that remains pliant in cold weather, which matters more than most contractors realize until they’ve dealt with brittle tape shattering in their hands during a February layout. The difference between tape that works at 20 below and tape that doesn’t becomes obvious fast.

At 2 mil thickness, this tape hits the sweet spot for field durability. Thinner tapes tear when you’re fighting wind. Thicker options cost more without adding real benefit for temporary marking.

Specification	Value
Length	200 ft
Width	1 inch
Thickness	2 mil
Material	Plastic/Polyethylene
Color	Fluorescent Orange (Glo-Orange)

The tape tears easily by hand — no knife needed, no scissors to lose in the snow. That’s table stakes for flagging tape, but Empire delivers it consistently roll after roll.

Professional Visibility Standards

Fluorescent orange color isn’t just bright — it’s the specific Glo-Orange shade that stands out against both snow and vegetation. Standard orange disappears against autumn foliage. Fluorescent cuts through.

Empire uses unleaded pigments and inks, which matters for contractors working on state highway projects or anywhere environmental compliance gets checked. The certification paperwork’s already handled.

Non-adhesive design means you can reposition markers without leaving residue or fighting stuck tape. Tie it, move it, reuse it. No gummy mess on stakes or equipment.

Field Applications Beyond Basic Marking

Standard applications include surveying projects, trail marking, boundary marking, tree marking, hazardous area identification, safety and traffic control, and contractor marking applications. But Montana contractors have found it works equally well for:

• Marking culvert locations before snow covers everything
• Temporary fence lines during spring calving
• Identifying underground utility paths during excavation
• Designating different crews’ work zones on large sites
• Creating visible height markers for snow removal operations

The tape comes in individually UPC’d rolls, which speeds up checkout when you’re grabbing a dozen rolls for different crew trucks. No bulk packaging to break down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the 200-foot length compare to other marking tapes?

Empire offers 200-foot rolls for fluorescent colors versus 300-foot rolls for standard colors. The shorter length on fluorescent versions reflects the higher cost of the high-visibility pigments. You’re trading 100 feet for visibility that actually works.

Q: Does Empire make different widths of flagging tape?

Width variants include the standard 1-inch version and a 1 3/16-inch wide version. The wider tape provides more visibility but costs more per foot. Most contractors stick with 1-inch unless specific project specs require wider marking.

Q: What’s the actual cold weather performance threshold?

The tape remains pliant in cold weather according to manufacturer specs, but Empire doesn’t publish a specific temperature rating. Field experience shows it stays flexible well below zero, which covers most Montana working conditions.

Q: Can this tape handle UV exposure for extended periods?

Some Empire tape versions offer UV-resistant formulations, though the standard fluorescent orange focuses on visibility over long-term UV stability. For multi-season installations, consider the UV-resistant variants.