History of Duct Tape (1 Viewer)

[The Giant Noodle]

Adhesive tape (specifically masking tape) was invented in the 1920's by Richard Drew of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, Co. (3M). Duct tape (the WWII military version) was first created and manufactured in 1942 (approximate date) by the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division. Its closest predecessor was medical tape. The original use was to keep moisture out of the ammunition cases. Because it was waterproof, people referred to the tape as "Duck Tape." Also, the tape was made using cotton duck - similar to what was used in their cloth medical tapes. Military personnel quickly discovered that the tape was very versatile and used it to fix their guns, jeeps, aircraft, etc. After the war, the tape was used in the booming housing industry to connect heating and air conditioning duct work together.

Soon, the color was changed from Army green to silver to match the ductwork and people started to refer to duck tape as "Duct Tape." Things changed during the 1970s, when the partners at Manco, Inc. placed rolls of duct tape in shrink wrap, making it easier for retailers to stack the sticky rolls. Different grades and colors of duct tape weren´t far behind. Soon, duct tape became the most versatile tool in the household.


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[danarhea]

Duct tape, the handyman's secret weapon.

 

[cpgrad08]

Duct tape, the handyman's secret weapon.

I love Red Green.

 

[Manc Skipper]

One thing it shouldn't be used for is sealing ducts..... (or ducks!)

 

[justabubba]

 

[danarhea]

I love Red Green.

I've got all his shows on DVD. Handyman's Corner was my favorite, especially the one on do-it-yourself burial. LOL.

 

[Manc Skipper]

Was he like our "Reg Prescott"?

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