Anybody who has sliced thru a boxed item while trying to turn a shipping carton into a point-of-sale display will appreciate this new carton sealing tape from Adalis. Sesame Tape, as in “Open Sesame” makes the box cutter obsolete. It is a two tape system that will allow a shipping carton to be opened in […]
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.
A new product called “Calendar Tape” lets you create a perpetual “write on” calendar with numbered tape that is matched up with another tape that has days of the week. It is designed to stick on any surface (try the refrigerator) and lets you have a calendar that can be quickly updated and edited in […]
Almost anyone who has worked on a theatre or concert stage or had a job on a film set has used gaffers tape for a quick bandage to deal with a cut or scrape. While this may work fine for stopping the bleeding, there are a number of characteristics that make adhesive tape much better […]
Colorful printed masking tape, also known as “Washi” tape is a great addition to that list of art supplies that every student has. This Japanese product is great for innovative art projects, decorating and scrapbooking. Click here to see some examples of colorful Washi tape and projects that might inspire you.
A little known product called fashion tape, long a secret of hollywood wardrobe professionals, can now be found on the shelves of many drugstores and department stores. It is similar to double faced tape used for carpet installation, but has special properties that make it more appropriate for use with fabrics. Click here to read […]
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 […]
The map of London that spectators and a billion international televison viewers saw on the arena floor as part of last week’s Olympic opening ceremonies was designed using specially printed tape made by tape manufacturer Le Mark. Le Mark, a British manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years, worked with the event designers […]
In its list of top 10 dorm room decorating ideas for the upcoming school year, retailer Deck My Dorm is recommending Japanese rice paper masking tape for edges, borders and trims. The tape, which has an almost transparent backing, is printed with delicate patterns and vibrant colors. You can see some great examples of this […]
Anybody who whas found a gooey, sticky roll of duct tape in the trunk of their car knows that how you store adhesive-backed tape in hot weather is something that should not be ignored. Shurtape, the manufacture of Shurtape duct tape and gaffers tape recommends that their products be stored at temperatures no higher than […]