TAPE OF THE WEEK: GUMMED TAPE

Gummed Tape is a great, beneficial, permanent tape, sealing tape. Gummed tape is a water-activated tape where there is adhesive on a paper backing and becomes sticky when moistened.

Some have heard of Reinforced Gummed Tape which is a type of gummed tape. With this gummed tape, the backing consists of a piece of paper, then a cross-pattern layer of fiberglass filaments and then another layer of paper.

Some say that gummed tape is better to use than pressure sensitive tape. Pressure sensitive tape never creates that permanent bond. The tape only attaches to the surface. With gummed tape, the glue sinks into the ridges making a more permanent bond between the tape and the carton.

Gummed tape is an easy to use, last long and is cheap to purchase

TAPE OF THE WEEK: DUCT TAPE

Duct tape is used for a wide range of projects whenever you need a strong, flexible and sticky tape. Duct tape is composed of three layers, the first layer is a resilient plastic, the second layer is mesh and the third layer is a rubber adhesive.

A lot of people question what duct tape is really used for because all they see is the tape putting things back together. Duct tape is a great quick fix solution.
People use duct tape for auto repairs; planes, cars, boats, space crafts, fixing clothes, shoes and bags, home repairs and I'm a lot of other fix ups that I can't think of.

There are a variety of colors, sizes and strengths. Some people instead of fixing things with it create things. Wallets, clothes, hair things, bracelets, flowers etc.

Duct tape is the something everyone should have. I know I always have a roll around in case I need to fix something quickly.

TAPE OF THE WEEK: FOAM TAPE

There are both double-coated foam tapes and single-coated foam tapes. Both have great uses.

Double-coated foam tape is great for hanging up signs, mirrors, moldings, etc. There is removable double-coated tape great for temporary signage. Double-coated tape is also great to make something pop out, on the wall or even just on a simple invitation.

Single-coated foam tape is great for gasketing, anti-scratching when moving things over an area, insulation and much more.

The foam tape comes in either black or white. Great to have options.

TAPE OF THE WEEK: ATG Tape

This tape/adhesive is great for adhering paper to paper, plain paper to metallic paper to heavier more textured papers. You can use this tape to hold down flaps to make a folder, put in envelope liner and hold down light weight embellishments.

YES, Glue can do the same thing but if you use this adhesive, you don't have to wait for the glue to dry, and you won't have any messy overflow.

The tape is easy to use in the ATG dispenser. Very clear instructions given on how to load the dispenser properly and on how to apply the adhesive.

So don't just read this, give us a call at 800-882-7348 and visit our website,www.taperite.com , to learn more and get your ATG Tape today!

TAPE OF THE WEEK: DC CLEAR 254M

Double-Coated Clear 254M is a polyester film tape that can withstand higher temperatures than rubber based tapes. 254M is a very strong double-coated tape making it easy to adhere to a variety of different materials. A few for example, cloth, vinyl, plastic, foam and cork.

254M is also great to be cut to a shape or size that you want. If you don't want to cut the strips yourself or to know they are all cut evenly. We can put a certain amount of strips per pad to put in stationery kits or any kind of kit really.

254M Double-Coated Clear tape is a fantastic tape to use.

What is your favorite tape and why?

Poker, golf and life

Dr. Tape here. I just got back from the 2011 World Series of Poker main Eveent. The Main Event is the largest poker tournament on Earth. This year there were ove 6800 entrants and I was soooo very lucky to be a part of it. The atmosphere was electric, the camaraderie was infectious. Waves of excitement coursed through the room. Even though I won't be the champ this year I had a marvelous time and I need to go back (not want to, need to).

I got to meet top pros like Mike Caro, Mike Matusow, Eric Seidel and Phil Gordon. Bill Gazes was at my table on Day 1. They couldn't have been nicer and they were eager to take a picture or answer a question. I took a seminar with Phil Gordon on thought process that got me as far into the tournament as I did. Unfortunately two bad beats knocked me out.

There was plenty of human drama throughout. At my table was Ivan from San Diego whose wife had just given birth 2 days before and she MADE HIM GO PLAY POKER!!! My kind of woman. There was Illya the Russian guy who invited me out to Sedona. There was Paul Pritchett who made a hole-in-one in a charity golf tournament to win a seat in the Main Event.

The most moving were a trio of guys from Lafayette, IN. Dave won a seat at an American Legion Hall poker tournament and promptly gave it to his friend Mike who is confined to a wheelchair. Dave and another fellow named Mike act as assistants to Mike as allowed under the rules. I got to meet these guys and it was truly inspirational talking to them.

I also noticed that a very large percentage of the guys at the Main Event also played golf. Coincidence? Maybe not. Card rooms at country clubs were the home of high stakes gin games for many years. The move to poker is only natural.

Golfers tend to be pretty nice guys. The game of golf, while very competitive, is played to a high standard of sportmanship. This seems to have carried over to poker. While everyone wanted to win everyone exhibited tremendous control and courtesy. Both games teach life lessons about winning and losing, recovery from a bad situations and how to finish the job.

Dr. Tape feels that if more people played golf and poker the world would be a much better place. People would get out of the house, meet some nice people and promote good manners throughout society. Is this so bad? I don't think so. So come on world, start playing now.

BREAKING NEWS.....

Tape-Rite is now an official distributor of TOMBOW. We will be wholesaling The Craft Collection of Tape Runners and Tabs.

TOMBOW Tape Runners are the fast and easy way to assemble your stationery projects. They are perfect when you don’t need a full sized ATG dispenser. They are also perfect to supply to your customers that are assembling stationery and/or invitations from components.

We offer small minimum orders with discounted prices.

TOMBOW products we are featuring:

Permanent Adhesives:
This adhesive works on photos, paper and cardstock.
Great for a strong, permanent bond.
Easy to refill with the snap-in cartridges
Non-Toxic, Acid-Free and Photo-Safe
You can get either the regular (1/3” x 17.5yds) or the MEGA(1/3” x 27.36yds”)
Both sizes are refillable

Removable Adhesive:
This adhesive works on photos, paper and cardstock.
Great if you want a temporary bond (like a post it)
Easy to refill with the snap-in cartridges
Non-Toxic, Acid-Free and Photo-Safe
This comes in, 1/3” x 17.5yds
Is refillable

Specialty Adhesives
Adhesive Clear:
This gives you the invisible, instant permanent bond.
Great for use on acetate, acrylic, vellum, glass and so much more
Non-Toxic, Acid-Free and Photo-Safe
Easy to refill with the snap-in cartridges
This comes in, 1/3” x 12.3yds
Is refillable

Power Bond:
This is the strongest of the strong permanent bond
Great for textured, heavyweight and multilayer papers
Non-Toxic, Acid-Free and Photo-Safe
This comes in, 1/3” x 7.7yds

Adhesive Tabs:
Fastener Tabs:
Long lasting, ultra thin hook and loop tabs, great for sealing and re-sealing gift bags, cards, envelopes and folders
They come, 1 3/8” x 1/2”
24 tabs per pack

Foam Tabs:
Double-sided adhesive foam tabs for instant pop-up and 3D effects
The foam is does not deflate
Acid-Free and Lignin-Free
Assorted pack: 414 pieces 1/5” and 50 pieces 1/2”

For further detail and pricing please contact us by calling 800-882-7348 or email us at supplyside@taperite.com

For more information visit our website www.taperite.com and click on The Supply Side.

Thank you for your interest in adhesive.

Happy Taping!