Market Watch, the online publication of the Wall Street Journal, recently posted this profile of Fortis Designs, the Raleigh, NC maker of printed designer duct tape. Fortis is currently featuring Christmas themed products that are sure to appeal to “do it yourself” gift makers and holiday decorators. You can purchase Fortis’ Platypus Designer Duct Tape […]
Duck Tape, a brand name owned by tape manufacturer ShurTech Brands, LLC, has announced that they will offer online sales through the duckbrand.com web site. The site is currently featuring Duck’s line of holiday tape products. To date, Duck branded tape products have been offered by other online sellers and brick and mortar retailers, but […]
If you’re starting to feel cold drafts around your windows and doors, then it is probably time to do some winterizing. Foam weatherstripping, which is really just a thick, compressable self-adhesive tape, is the simplest and least expensive way to save big on winter heating bills. Click here for some tips on getting ready for […]
Here’s a link to a Polyken tape converter in action. Tape is manufactured in large rolls and then converted by slitting to the proper width to meet customer applications. Three small rolls from a single larger one. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All the news about gaffers tape, safety […]
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Last weekend’s launch of NASA’s latest Mars rover included couldn’t have happened without duct tape. Dunmore Corp., makes a special tape created to insulate the wiring inside the rover vehicle Curiosity which left Florida for Mars on Saturday. The tape has special electrical insulating characteristics that keep electrical currents from interfering with other on board […]
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Making your own bicycle from bamboo is now a real possibility, due to fiberglass tape that forms and reinforces joint construction. Bamboo Bike Studio is now offering nationwide workshops on building your own organic bike, using bamboo and carbon fiber tape reinforced with epoxy. You can read more about Bamboo Bike Studio workshops by clicking […]
The “invisible” side of the tape may be just about its stickiness to most users, but the formulation of the adhesive is extremely important in how the tape performs. Natural rubber, also known as latex, is one of the most common adhesive components and is used on many commonly available tape products like duct tape. […]
Avery Dennison, a major manufacturer of adhesive-backed label tapes has opened a new research center for adhesive development. The 25,000 square foot facility in Mill Hall. PA will focus in developing innovative new adhesives that have higher performance specifications and are more sustainable. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All […]