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Old 05-20-2007 | 05:51 PM
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WhiteWolf McBride
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Default RE: german recognition flag

Guys...

As one that uses the tape every day, the Micropore is a 3M brand name, and its paper tape (at least in Canada/US). Other companies make it, and its even made in a flesh color. In looking on eBay and 3M's site, its even made in various widths. A wider width might be better for flag printing.

The only drag is its surface is slightly fibrous. After the application to the paper but before printing, you might want to hit the surface with some 300 grit sand-paper or flint-paper to take off most of the fibres.

Another item to note is that it ~will~ leave adhesive on whatever its applied to if its left for a few days, or left in the heat. I used to use it instead of masking tape for edge marking.

And store it in a ziploc bag as the adhesive tends to dry out and get much less adhesive as time goes on.

That said, I love the stuff... nurses put a roll down within reach, it generally disappears.... odd. Tempted to buy a wider roll or three to try that flag procedure.