Tapes

Aug 292 min

How Packaging Tape is Made and Why Cheap Tape is a Sticky Situation!

Whether you're a small business owner shipping products to customers or an individual sending a special gift, investing in superior tapes

Aug 123 min

The Science Behind Adhesives: Why Some Tapes Stick Better Than Others

From the interplay of adhesion and cohesion forces to the subtle influence of Van der Waals forces, every strip of tape is a testament to t

Aug 82 min

What Makes Cotton Fleece Tape Different From Cotton Cloth Tape?

Understanding the differences between iSTIX® cotton fleece tape and cotton cloth tape is crucial. Each tape has unique characteristics suite

Feb 9, 20235 min

8 innovative tapes for Waterproofing

Almost all tapes could be water resistible but not all are waterproof. Read on to discover how to choose the correct tape for...

Oct 19, 20225 min

5 Tapes for all measures of safety.

When putting together a safety plan for a factory, warehouse or other facility it is important to start by looking for ways to prevent...

Sep 26, 20224 min

Bonding with double sided tapes.

In this article 'bonding with double sided tapes', we’re giving you all the information you need to know about choosing and using...

Sep 20, 20223 min

Silicone vs. Acrylic vs. Rubber? The types of tape adhesive.

Each of these adhesive types have advantages / disadvantages which make them more or less suitable for particular applications. Keep reading

Sep 19, 20223 min

PSA tape defined. Why tape?

What is pressure sensitive tape? And how do we use it? Keep reading to read all about pressure sensitive adhesive tape along with its...

Sep 8, 20224 min

Manufacturing of PSA

Polyimide Tape is made up of two separate steps. First is the manufacture of the polyimide film itself and the second is the application...

Aug 1, 20221 min

Solvent or Water based acrylic adhesive? The Difference.

Know the difference between water based acrylic adhesive tapes and solvent based acrylic adhesive tapes? Find out about...

May 21, 20224 min

PVC Tapes 101. Everything you need to know.

They insulate, mask, seal, glue – and much more. They are used in a variety of sectors, starting from electronics, through automotive...

Jun 14, 20215 min

6 Types of duct tape — Are you using the right one?

Duct tape is often cited as being the top go-to, all-purpose repair tape. It can do anything from patching to joint sealing to bundling...