.... that is where the misconception started, as the technical term defined by the Drifter Owners and Constructors Association is that the tape to be used is made from Anas Platyrhynchos and the spelling mistake in Turbo's above post is critical.
So for Drifter construction savings, registered 51% Drifter kit builders must use Duck Tape, which is expensive.
As potential good news for the DO&CA, TCF have identified a unique method to convert that little 2" wide strip up a moggie's back to feel and act just like Duck Tape. (Cats, it has been found, can regrow that strip of skin every 12 weeks, so short-term pain for the felines but long-term gain for the aviation community) - a Win Win, all as identified by our mate Tubb.
Drifter sales increased to a .......