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Head for a good search engine (Ask, Google) and enter the terms "Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing" , "3M", and "scotch tape"

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Q: Where does 'Scotch tape' name come from?
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What is military brown sticky tape?

Military brown sticky tape is simply another name for scotch tape. Scotch tape has been in production since the 1930s. The tape is produced by the 3M company.


What is the mean scotch?

It's the commercialised name for some products which come from Scotland such as, Scotch Tape, Scotch whisky, Scotch broth. Shortened from Scottish (and after a few whiskies most people end up blurring Scottish in to Scot-ch)


How did scotch tape get its name?

When Richard Drew was testing his tacky tape, the shop owner was upset with the samples. He then told Drew to take these samples back to his Scotch bosses! The name was applied to the line of tape.


When was Scotch Tape created?

Scotch Tape was created in 1930.


Is cellophane tape the same as scotch tape?

Many may use "scotch tape" as a generic term is typically used to refer to cellophane tape of any brand. In conversation, yes, chances are the person asking for "scotch tape" is referring to a cellophane or transparent tape such as that used for wrapping gifts.In reality, the "Scotch" name is in fact a registered trademark of 3M corporation and is the brand name of the original product. The Scotch Brand is applied to various forms of tape, and in fact was originally applied to a masking tape (not cellophane).To help combat trademark genericization, 3M markets its products today as "Scotch Brand Tape."


Can you name some types of tape?

Scotch, boxing, masking


Why is a sticking tape called scotch tape?

Scotch tape got its name from its manufacturer, the 3M company. They introduced the tape in the 1930s and the term "Scotch" was used to imply the tape's sturdiness and strong adhesive properties, a reference to the stereotype of Scottish frugality and reliability.


How do you spell cellatape?

"Cellotape" is the generic colloquial for "cellophane tape", most frequently identified in the US by the brand name "Scotch tape".


Who is Richard G Drew?

Richard drew invented Scotch Tape. And Masking tape and Duct tape. he invented scotch, Masking, and duct tape! he invented scotch, Masking, and duct tape!


What state is home to scotch tape?

3M is in Minnesota. This is where Scotch tape is made.


Can scotch tape cause a rash if put on skin?

Certainly! This happens when one is allergic to the scotch tape or one of the material used to make scotch tape.


What year does richard drew invent scotch tape?

he invented scotch tape in 1925