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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I just came across a really beautiful “Web book” titled “The Birth Story of mt“. In this case, mt is short for “masking tape”. It turns out that is not actually about masking tape, but rather about Japanese Washi tape, a delicate printed paper tape used mainly in decorating, crafts and scrap bookking. Everybody knows […]
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 […]
Midsun Speicalty Products, the makers of well known silicone self-fusing tape, now offers a new version of the product called Nitro Tape. Nitro Tape is designed for extreme environments, particularly automotive. It will withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees fahrenheit and is rated to provide electrical insulation up to 8,000 volts. Allabouttape.com is your source […]
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 […]
The tape of the future may use tiny suction cups instead of adhesive to create a reusable bond. Experiments with materials that use thousands of micro suction cups are proving useful in creating bonds between two surfaces that can be released at will, leave no adhesive residue and can be used over and over again. […]
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.