Scotch Tape: The Tape That Saved Businesses During the Great Depression

Richard Drew, 3M, and Scotch Tape began with a simple problem in a 1925 auto body shop. After developing masking tape, Drew kept working on a transparent adhesive tape that could mend, seal, and protect everyday goods during the Great Depression. For bakeries, grocers, offices, and households, a small strip of tape could prevent waste and make products easier to trust.