(A very helpful Costcoer that saved the day for the 2nd Annual CHS Cardboard Canoe Challenge)
I had been to the Costco on Morena with no luck on finding tape. I followed up at the Business Costco in Kearny Mesa to find this good price. It's important to me to be a good steward of our Engineering Lab Donation fund.
I nearly missed the tape in the Kearny Mesa store and have a good story regarding the importance of communication and an outgoing demeanor for anyone that's interested in hearing it.
? - Why is Duct Tape called "Duct Tape"? What is the purpose for which the tape is named?
The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S. Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition cases.
ReplyDeleteThey enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it as “duck” tape (like water off a duck’s back).
Military Members discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water. They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping equipment to their clothing...
After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning duct work. So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are familiar with today and people started to refer to it as “duct tape”