Ultra Tape, a division of Delpon, has introduced a tape adhesive intended for use in very cold temperatures. Primarily intended for use in frozen food labeling, SubZero tape solves the problem of conventional tape-based adhesives not adhering properly in extremely cold conditions. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All the […]
Henkel has chosen this week’s ICE expo in Munich to introduce a new water based acrylic adhesive that is transparent. Aquence PS6025 is intended for adhering transparent films to clear surfaces made of glass or plastic, allowing a bond that stays clear, even when wet. Look for this new product to appear soon in label […]
We’ve just come through a particularly “revelaing” red carpet season, and as the awards show events wind down, it’s probably time to address the unintended wardrobe malfunctions that the press feed on. While there is no point in addressing the JLo version of fashion, where the celebrity actively flaunts wardrobe “suggestions”, other celebs who actually […]
We’ve followed the development of adhesives that use the concept of the holding power of the gecko lizard for awhile. It’s exciting and holds great potential for developing new tapes. Now, there appears to be some parallel development using another “natural” concept, this one based on a fish called the hitch. The hitch, also known […]
After being in the tape business for twenty years, it’s not every day that learn something new. When a customer shares a new tip with us, I enjoy passing it along to you. We’ve been working with the US Volleyball Assoc. over the last year to help develop some new floor marking products. Volleyball matches are often played […]
I spend a lot of my time on the phone with new customers. Having a great crew to take care of shipping orders, purchasing from vendors, managing web sites and taking care of administrative duties means that I get to talk with people who use our products. It is the best part of my job. […]
Tape in many forms has been elevated to an art medium, and we write about it regularly. Simple linear art using duct tape is popular with kids and carton sealing tape sculpture can be really impressive. Still, we sometimes come across tape art installations that take our breath away. If you have a minute, you’ll […]
Tenacious Tapes has developed A220 gaffers tape for the Australian entertainment production market. Although it is made in the U.S., this tape has a more aggressive adhesive than most gaffers tape, made with a firmer adhesive laminated in a thicker coat. You can read more by clicking here. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about […]
Duck Brand duct tape has announced their 2013 prom promotion, with the top prize being a $5000 scholarship. Their “Stuck At The Prom” contest where entrants make prom clothing from duct tape will feature new prints in Duck’s line of printed duct tape. You can enter by clicking here. Allabouttape.com is your source for information […]
Want to always have gaffers tape on hand but don’t want to lug around a heavy roll everywhere you go? Strobist photography blog offers tips for creating a gaffers tape key chain using only a pencil and a paperclip. Click here for a step by step tutorial. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive […]