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 […]
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 […]
CNN has named the reusable adhesive Geckskin as a top science breakthrough on its list for 2012. This super-strong adhesive being developed at the University of Mass-Amherst has the potential to create reusable tape and other adhesive products. It mimics the suction cup-like pads on the feet of the gecko lizard to create a dry […]
Inspect floor under where the dance floor will be installed for exposed nail and screw heads. Remove or re-seat any that rise above the floor surface. Sweep, then damp mop floor and allow to dry completely. Roll out dance floor and allow flooring to “relax” for at least two hours before completing install. If flooring […]
Vinyl tape has long been the choice for marking areas in a work space that have specific task designations or represent hazardous areas. OSHA (The Occupational Safety & Health Administration) has created a code system to indicate what specific colors applied to work areas (primarily the floor) mean to workers. Yellow-Marks aisles and spaces between […]
There are lots of stories and legends tied to the development of duct tape. This is one of our favorites. During World War Two, the military asked Johnson & Johnson to deveop a product that would seal ammunition canisters and keep moisture out. The product that J&J came up with turned out to have thousands […]
We get lots of questions related to the shelf life of gaffers tape and the proper storage conditions for it. This information is provided from the spec sheet for 3M 6910 gaffers tape. Shelf life-To obtain best performace, use this product within one year of manufacture. Storage-Store under normal conditions of 60 degrees to 80 […]
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 […]
Electrical tape has come to be used for many purposes, including color coding, fitness hoop decorating and sealing. It works for all these applications, but none of them require the properties that are most important when this product is used for its original intention. This product is designed and intended for electrical insulation and has […]
The St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press is featuring Scotch Tape and 3M in a holiday promotion that examines “made in Minnesota” inventions and companies that are part of how we celebrate Christmas. One of the features focuses on 3 M and the invention of Scotch Tape. You can see the video for this promotion by […]