The stanley grip pocket tape has an impact resistant abs plastic that has been encased in a sheath of shock absorbing high grip rubber providing protection against accidental knocks or drops the rubber grips to the work surface making it ideal for roofing and uneven work areas has a nylon coated blade that features both metric and imperial markings along its length printed in clear black and red ink on a bright yellow background the blade is not only easy to read it also delivers excellent level