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 […]
After being in the tape business for twenty years, it’s not every day that learn something new. When a customer shares a new tip with us, I enjoy passing it along to you. We’ve been working with the US Volleyball Assoc. over the last year to help develop some new floor marking products. Volleyball matches are often played […]
I spend a lot of my time on the phone with new customers. Having a great crew to take care of shipping orders, purchasing from vendors, managing web sites and taking care of administrative duties means that I get to talk with people who use our products. It is the best part of my job. […]
Tape in many forms has been elevated to an art medium, and we write about it regularly. Simple linear art using duct tape is popular with kids and carton sealing tape sculpture can be really impressive. Still, we sometimes come across tape art installations that take our breath away. If you have a minute, you’ll […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want to always have gaffers tape on hand but don’t want to lug around a heavy roll everywhere you go? Strobist photography blog offers tips for creating a gaffers tape key chain using only a pencil and a paperclip. Click here for a step by step tutorial. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive […]
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 […]
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 […]