How Glow In The Dark Tapes Work

A glow in the dark tape, when exposed to light, will absorb photons, the photons excite the electrons to a higher energy state.

The excited electrons are stored in a metastable energy state, I did not understand what this was but someone once described it as like a ball balanced at the top of a hill, the ball is stable but is not at its lowest energy state, that would be when it eventually rolls to the bottom of the hill. The electrons will eventually return to their state as if they rolled to the ground thus releasing the stored photons, this creates the characteristic glow that we are familiar with. The intensity of the glow is determined by the quality and quantity of the photoluminescent compound added used to produce the glow in the dark tape.

Peel Adhesion vs. Peel Strength: Understanding Adhesive Terms
Understanding an anti-slip tape’s performance under different conditions is crucial. Adhesive terms like “peel adhesion” and “peel strength” often come up, but what do they mean? At Heskins, we pride ourselves on creating high-performance anti-slip tapes, and a big part of their success comes down to understanding and optimising these key adhesive properties. In this blog, we’ll break down what peel adhesion and peel strength mean and how they differ, as well as explore other important adhesive-related terms to help you make an informed decision.