When comparing tape products made by competing manufacturers, one of the most useful specifications to look at side-by-side is the tape thickness. This number is usually presented in a measurement called a “mil”, short for millimeter, and it is equal to 1/1000 of an inch. While the difference of a single mil between competing products […]
Now here’s a bit of a challenge or weekend project for you: Customizing an entire roll of duct tape. While it’s possible to order all kinds of colors and designs of duct tape, there are some people out there that want to put their name on more than just the inside roll of the tape. […]
Scientists working to join semiconductors needed to run super computers have long dealt with the problem of getting those specialized chips, called cuprates, to work well with the more common chips needed to complete computer operations. Rather than using complicated and expensive materials to merge the two types of chips, these researchers have learned that […]
This is the week when any news about tape must take a back seat to the Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival. June 14 is the opening date for the world’s premier duct tape event and this year is shaping up to be one of the best ever. This is the tenth anniversary of the event […]
A new adhesive under development uses the technique of a parasitic worm to stick better. The adhesive mimics the behavior of the Spiny Proboscis when it attaches to a host’s intestinal track. Using plastic micro-spines that become soft when wet, the bandage is able to lock itself to the skin when skin moisture activates the […]
It’s been a running joke around our shop for years that we should go to the local mall and open up a tape store. It appears, that, at least in New York City, it isn’t a joke. Duck brand duct tape has actually opened a store in midtown Manhattan. Located at 1411 Broadway, the Duck […]
3M is set to introduce some new adhesive and tape solutions at the International Sign Expo in Las Vegas this week. These new products are based on low odor acrylic adhesives that are safer for workers and are designed to replace mechanical fasteners. By no longer requiring the holes that are needed to use mechanical […]
Henkel has chosen this week’s ICE expo in Munich to introduce a new water based acrylic adhesive that is transparent. Aquence PS6025 is intended for adhering transparent films to clear surfaces made of glass or plastic, allowing a bond that stays clear, even when wet. Look for this new product to appear soon in label […]
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 […]
Tonight’s episode of Project Runway, the hit fashion series on Lifetime, will feature duct tape. This year’s contestants will be challenged by series host Tim Gunn to create “ready to wear” fashions from printed duct tape. This week’s show airs March 7 at 9:00 PM. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape […]