Cotton mesh Cotton mesh forms the base of duct tape. The cotton backing gives strength and lets the tape to be torn in both directions.Tighter weaves and higher thread count , give greater strength, and allow for a cleaner tear. Accordingly, tape made with a better quality mesh is more expensive. The cotton fabric is […]
This article in Lifehacker caught our eye yesterday. It describes how you can use double sided tape to keep curious cats off of your desk (or wherever you don’t want paw prints) Actually, our favorite method is keeping the cat outside. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit to stick”. Send us […]
Portable vinyl dance floors need tape for seaming when they are installed. These floors can be taped with either vinyl or cloth tape. Cloth tape (gaffers tape) provides some texture to the seam and lets a dancer locate a position on stage by feeling the seam with bare feet or through thin soled dance shoes. […]
Two British adventurers are attempting to drive 10,000 miles in only 10 days. The trips will cross 13 countries and two continents. They hope to deal with mechanical issues with a toolbox consisting of only an adjustable spanner, hammer, superglue and gaffer tape. Read more about it here. Tapenews.com is your source for “all […]
A recent post at Popularmechanics.com addressed the problem of getting clean and crisp painted lines when painting corners. This can be a really tough task. Click here to see their tip on using painter’s grade masking tape to get the job done. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit to stick”. Send […]
Two women were caught trying to smuggle more than three kilos of cocaine in duct tape diapers at JFK Airport in New York. Agents were suspicious of the women when they noticed them “walking funny.” Read more about it here. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit to stick”. Send us […]
An Australian parent was arrested for substituting gaffers tape for the seat belts that are supposed to hold a child safety seat securely in the car. Police are arresting an average of seven parents a day for using items like pliers, truck load control straps and bungie cords in place of the properly anchored seat […]
The Family Recovery Center in Longmont, CO uses what they call “duct tape therapy” in an approach designed to help the families of addicts. Participants in the program are encouraged to put a strip of imaginary duct tape over their mouths whey they are tempted to react inappropriately. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the […]
The “Namesis”, a one-off British electric car has broken the UK speed record for electrically powered vehicles. Using a car built from the frame of a Lotus Exige and held together with gaffers tape, the Namesis team achieved a speed of 151.607 mph in two one mile sprints. The Brits have a way to go […]
“Free” Christmas parking in Northumberland resulted in “chaos,” according a survey recently conducted by the city council. One shopper even taped over coin slots in parking meters with gaffers tape to keep people from unnecessarily paying for parking. Read the story by clicking here. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit […]