Scientists customize tapes for specific uses by balancing adhesion, cohesion, and tack. For example, high-tack tape sticks quickly to a surface, but it may be difficult to move later. In this activity ...

Specialty tapes have application-specific designs that enhance particular capabilities of the adhesive tape. This can include abrasion and chemical resistance, the adhesion properties, or any other ...

Masking tape is a variety of adhesive tape that is recommended for the temporary concealment of surfaces not intended for a finishing process. Masking tapes temporarily protect areas from painting, ...