Tape measure made from high quality flexible fiber glass material, won't stretch or deform, soft but durable, The fabric tape measure has metal tabs on each end to butt-up against the item you are measuring and prevents fraying. The inch and centimeter scales are printed exactly on two surfaces. Both sides can be measured according to your requirements. This 5 ft. measurement tape Is suitable for measuring both curved and flat surfaces unlike digital tape measure and laser tape measure. You can keep a soft tape measure in your purse , you never know when you have to measure something.