Invented during World War II for American soldiers who used it for everything from repairing broken windows and making temporary bandages to waterproofing ammunition cases, duct tape is – today – a staple in toolboxes, tool cribs, jobsites and more.
Although durable in construction and versatile in use, the truth is…duct tape comes in many types and sizes. That’s why Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, is helping to decode duct tape with a simplified general purpose offering.
Shurtape has written an article explaining the difference between 6mil, 7mil, 8mil, and 9mil tapes which can be found here: Shurtape General Use Duct Tape Guide