RE: Duck vs. Duct

[c a l i b a n <caliban@sharon.net>]

On Thu, 25 Feb 1999 JJK1204@aol.com wrote:

]There are two types of tape being sold that look like duct tape,  Duct
]tape and cloth tape.  They're both the same color and look exactly the
]same except cloth tape is much weaker and not as sticky.  Cloth tape
]breaks down alot faster when exposed to the underhood elements and
]weather compared to duct tape.  
]Pat Korach
]Kirkland, WA

	cloth tape = gaffer's tape (i'll get into the entymology
	of "gaffer" off-list if anyone is interested).  it holds
	very strong and doesn't leave behind a residue.  it comes
	in a dozen or two colors, by "shurtape" among others.  
	retail is about $12/roll, though i get mine free in the
	form of "rave rolls".

]The proper name is DUCK as in duck cloth fabric. Specified in W.W.II by the
]U.S. Military it became very popular for many types of "field repairs". After
]the war the OEM retained the name and still sells the product in various
]weights and adhesive strengths. One of the first, and still very popular
]applications were HVAC ducting. Other companies now make similar products and
]capitalize on the application and call their product duct tape.

	fascinating!  i totally thought it was the other way around.


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