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Duct Tape Market

Emerging Opportunities in Duct Tape Market with Current Trends Analysis Introduction:
Duct tape is a pressure-sensitive tape which has three layers with the top layer being polyethylene, the middle layer being scrim or cloth and the bottom layer is made of rubber with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The growth in demand for duct tape over the years has led to evolution of the way in which the duct tape is manufactured, packaged and used across industries. However, the distinctive feature that makes duct tape and the Duct tape market more attractive than other tapes and tape markets is its strength. Duct tape undergoes fabric backing while it can still be torn easily and is waterproof. When it was first manufactured, the duct tape was mostly used by Military, Air Forces and for industrial applications. However, later, as its consumer base broadened, the manufacturers starting making duct tape for households as well. In the past, big companies and conglomerates have changed their strategies to fulfill the demand for the growing Duct tape market. For instance, Henkel increased its production of duct tape by following round the clock production strategy and Intertape reassigned production teams from other products like masking tape to produce more duct tapes.
Duct Tape Market- Market Segmentation:
Based on application, the global Duct tape market is segmented into following:
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