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__**WHY IS DUCT TAPE SO MUCH STICKIER THAN OTHER TAPE?**__

Answer the question below, append new answers to the top of this page. _____ __Response 1:__ The question that I am most interested in is categorized in Textiles. The question is ‘Why is duct tape so much stickier that other tape?’ I found out that duct tape is typically made of a vinyl type material, which is reinforced with fabric fibers such as cotton. This combination of materials allows the tape to firmly hold; while at the same time allows the user to cut the tape. The tape's ability to stick to a variety of materials and surfaces is because of a rubber paste that provides a secure sticking surface. Some other things I was wondering about were: What exactly is duct tape? Can it stick to anything? Duct tape is made out of three layers. The top is a layer of (Polyethylene). The middle layer is made out of a fabric mesh. The bottom layer is made out of a rubber-based glue. Pressing these three layers together creates duct tape. Then answer for can it stick to anything really depends: Duct tape sticks worst to wet stuff, if the surface you are sticking to is wet, the duct tape will not last very long. But if you stick the duct tape to a surface that is clean or dry, it will stick perfectly well. Duct tape will also stick to your skin (better than most bandages/paste strips) so it makes a good bandage. You just have to make sure that the skin is as dry and free of oil as possible prior to pasting the tape.
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