Individuals have been stuck on duct tape for years – using it for everything from short-term home repairs to creative style repairs – advances in the tape world are now getting repair gurus out of even stickier circumstances.
Originally green and called “Duck” tape, this type of tape was first utilized by soldiers in World War II for repair works and to keep wetness out of their ammunition cases. After the war, it became known as “duct tape,” when people started using it to link heating and air conditioning ductwork.
Duct tape was credited with saving the lives of 3 NASA astronauts aboard Apollo 13, and more recently, the Department of Homeland Security suggested using duct tape with plastic to secure versus bio-terrorism. A 2002 study revealed that duct tape can even be utilized to treat undesirable warts.
While it’s good for a fast fix, customers discover that duct tape has to be changed frequently, particularly on rough, porous or metal surfaces. But one company just recently surpassed this home staple by creating a tape with a double-thick adhesive that adheres to wood, stucco, plaster, brick and metal.
Gorilla Tape, established by the business that makes the popular Gorilla Glue, likewise has a special webbing that makes it stronger than conventional duct tape yet still simple to rip by hand, and an “all weather” shell that allows it to stand up to the most difficult components. Gorilla Tape has a plethora of uses, from sealing dripping hoses to fixing broken yard furniture to covering holes in convertible tops.
” The reality is that typical duct tape does not work well unless the surface is perfectly tidy and smooth – something all of us know is rarely the case,” said Doug Roach, director of product advancement for Gorilla Glue. “Gorilla Tape merely adheres to things that normal duct tape cannot stick to.”
While duct tape has actually long been a significant part of American history, recent advancements make it particular that the tape will continue to be a part of everyone’s tool kits for several years to come.