If sticky tape had the sticky side facing outwards you could roll the tape over presents, packing boxes etc. making it slightly easier to apply than sticky-side-in sticky tape.

The tape would need to come with a protective layer to protect the exposed surface from becoming a lint magnet.
-- xaviergisz, Dec 05 2012

Tape side reverser http://www.parcel-t...older/tape-gun2.jpg
[rcarty, Dec 05 2012]

double sided tape http://couponsaving...uble-Sided-Tape.gif
[Voice, Dec 05 2012]

You're right it is more practical to have the sticky side out, but I'm guessing the sticky side is on the inside because it becomes too contaminated.
-- rcarty, Dec 05 2012


What is needed is a two-reel device that unspools a new roll of tape onto a blank roll while reversing the sticky-side-outedness.
-- tatterdemalion, Dec 06 2012


Good idea [td] ^ [+]
-- AusCan531, Dec 06 2012


Not sure if I understand the advantage?
-- xenzag, Dec 06 2012


So there's a chance you do.
-- tatterdemalion, Dec 06 2012



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