There are a crazy number of adhesive tapes available, and in this article I’d like to discuss a few of the ones I’ve found useful in my lab, and their sometimes surprising applications.

Plumber’s tape is known by a variety of names—Teflon tape, thread tape, or PTFE tape—but regardless of what you call it, this type of plumbing tape is essential for ensuring clean ...

Other backing materials include cloth, foam, paper, plastic, rubber, silicone and urethane. Filament is generically referred to as strapping tape. Filament tape draws ... polyurethane or neoprene.

The best gravel bar tape will help keep your hands more comfortable and add grip when you're riding on gravel. It will serve equally well to add some extra comfort for road riders too. As you head ...

Are foam floor tiles any good? Foam flooring is certainly cheaper than rubber flooring but foam tiles can’t really compete when it comes to performance and durability. Foam tiles work well for ...

After extensive testing, we narrowed it down to the best anti-fatigue mats for everyday use. Made of thick memory foam Comfortable to stand on for long periods Rubberized backing keeps it in place ...

The coir (coconut husk) fiber mat has a black rubber backing and comes in four ... But for something cuter and more functional, we like the retro, neoprene Queen of the Court Pickleball Bag ...

Even better, it only requires some masking tape, a lob wedge, and a few balls to practice with. So whether you’re trying it at home or on the practice range, give it a try to see better contact ...

If you want or need a pressure-relieving mattress that cradles you all night, you may be a good candidate for a memory-foam mattress. We’ve weeded through dozens of memory-foam mattress options ...

Felt, cork or rubber will all work fine ... check out the Quiet Spot Pet Tag Silencer. It's a little neoprene jacket with ...