Abstract: A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fire retardant, multi-layer article, comprising: a first adhesive layer comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive; a core layer having an outer surface, the first adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface; a fire retardant disposed in at least one of the first adhesive layer or the core layer, the fire retardant comprising a brominated phosphate and being essentially free of antimony fire retardants and polybrominated biphenyls; and the tape being cleanly removable.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of bonding glass using a tape that comprises an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer. Embodiments provide the further steps of applying a silane to a surface of the tape prior to bonding the glass or applying a tape comprising an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer and a silane.