For years, I had been under the impression that the term “duck” used in the description of that ubiquitous silver tape instead of the correct word “duct” was because the tape was waterproof. Now, it turns out that the answer is not so simple. According to a story in the Daily News Miner, an Alaska […]
Many colleges are seeing big increases in licensing revenue, and it isn’t just from t-shirts. Now you can buy duct tape with your favorite college’s logo printed on it. Duck Brand duct tape offers their signature duct tape emblazoned with over 30 unique college logos. Though many schools have yet to jump on board with […]
Duct tape can do just about anything it seems. Now you can even use duct tape to make homemade weapons. Slingshot master Joerg Sprave recently explored the different ways duct tape can be used to create a variety of devices such as slingshots and knife-gloves. To see the video, click here. Allabouttape.com is your source for […]
In yet another attempt to stem the erosion of sales to E books and Amazon, an Aurora (Illinois) has but a giant tape ball on display. The tape ball was started by Matt Harding, a teacher at Cowherd School. It is the beginning of what the school hopes will someday eclipse the record for the […]
In our ongoing discussion about tape pricing and the havoc caused by raw material costs, there is a group of companies caught between the manufacturers (companies like Shurtape) and distributors (that’s what we do). These companies are called converters and they provide the essential service of “converting” large rolls of tape called “jumbos” into tape […]
Get creative with your gift wrapping this year. Try wrapping a package with a brown paper bag or a white box and ribbon-layering with colored tape, it’s easy and looks great! Here are some ways you can do it. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry.
Don’t have enough room for a Christmas tree? Try taping one to your wall! Using colorful washi tape to design a stylish and personalized tree on some blank wall space. Here are some great ideas. If you don’t have enough wall space for a big tree, you can make a small Christmas tree using duct tape. […]
Looking for a fun Christmas project to fill your time? Try making duct tape Christmas cards. They’re unique and quirky, and your friends and family will love them. Here’s how you do it. Don’t forget the duct tape! http://bit.ly/HHJBrA
A great article in Gizmodo explains the science behind what everybody already knows. Duct tape will fix anything. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All the news about gaffers tape, safety tapes, duct tape, vinyl tapes and new developments in tape technology. Share your comments and questions with us.
The gardening column of the Sacramento Bee reports that you can prevent the problem of of the sticky substance that aphids produce from falling on your car by placing a six inch band of duct tape around the base of the tree under which you park. Aphids get into the trees by being carried by […]