Masking tape’s adhesive is stronger, which means it doesn’t peel off as easily when used for projects like painting—hence the need for dedicated painter’s tape.

Industrial masking tape has been a core Kamoi product for decades. Kamoi has gradually expanded its selection from the original 20 hues, releasing new products three times a year.

1925: Drew invents Scotch ® Masking Tape, the predecessor to transparent tape. This marks 3M's entry into the tape business. The first tape was a two-inch-wide tan paper strip backed with a light, ...

That was another household must-have: masking tape. In Drew’s early days at the company he would deliver sandpaper samples to auto manufacturers, who used it for the painting process. In the ...