Talk:Scotch Tape

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Contents 1 Removed content 2 Scotch Tape tartan 3 Name used as a [genericized trademar] 4 origin of term

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Use of the term 'Scotch' in the name has a rather pejorative origin. Whilst testing, the tape came loose because it was not fully coated with adhesive. A remark was made that the stingy Scotch bosses need to put more adhesive on it - the name has "stuck" ever since.

This type of information/rumor should not be in the article unless it has a reliable source. -SCEhardT 01:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

It is pretty much verified by 3M themselves at [1]. Ardric47 00:23, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

I've added it back. Thanks for finding a source! -SCEhardT 02:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Scotch Tape tartan

Does anyone know what is the pattern of the tartan used to advertise Scotch Tape? Or is it just a generic "plaid" pattern? --WhiteDragon 21:10, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Name used as a [genericized trademar]

At least in Canada, I've heard the term Scotch tape to describe any tape that is transparent.

24.83.78.207 22:32, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] origin of term

I thought that the term 'Scotch' was derived from the fact that Cox's glue works in Gorgie, Edinburgh invented the concept of adhesive tape in the 19th century and that the idea was exported worldwide. I refer to Malcolm Cant's book 'Gorgie and Dalry', which makes mention of early products manufactured by Cox's glue works, including Liquid Scotch Glue, Long Scotch glue etc.