The Original White. With strong adhesive, this duct tape is the go-to tool for temporary repairs and quick fixes around the home, office or construction site.

The tape, and other products sold under the brand, aren't made inside the plant. Rather they're shipped to Ohio from the ShurTech factory located in North Carolina. The Avon plant is considered a packing and converting facility.

And the film the adhesive starts with natural rubber comes out of rubber trees much like maple syrup comes out of maple trees. They sent it to us in these big bulk bales.

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Duct tape, also called cloth tape, is a long-lasting adhesive tape which can be easily torn by hand. It's suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its strength and water resistance. It's available in various widths, lengths and colours – with the most common colours being black, silver and clear.

During World War II, Revolite (then a division of Johnson & Johnson) developed an adhesive tape made from a rubber-based adhesive applied to a durable duck cloth backing. This tape resisted water and was used to seal some ammunition cases during that period.

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And because it's made from fabric it tears easily with your fingers. And here are a few random. Ideas on using duct tape around the house on a cardboard. Box reinforce the corners.

10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape

• Protect blisters. If you develop blisters while walking, running or hiking, don't cover them with bandages.
• Trap bugs.
• Patch together glasses.
• Keep snow out of your shoes.
• Remove splinters.
• Help squeeze your toothpaste tube.
• Employ as a drink holder.
• Make roses.

Duct tape was originally named “Duck” tape and originally only came in green, not silver. Duct tape was originally invented by Johnson & Johnson's Permacel division during WWII for the military. The military specifically needed a waterproof tape that could be used to keep moisture out of ammunition cases.

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