Packaging Tape – Get the Paper Option

Choosing the right tape for your business is vital, it ensures your products arrive safely, can speed up the packing process, reduce cost and waste. With different tapes available it is important to understand the benefits to help you make the right decision. Whether you are looking for an eco-friendly, temperature-tolerant or tamper evident tape, there is certainly a paper tape solution for you.

Recyclable: Ensuring that your packaging is recyclable. Much of the time we do not think past the cardboard box that our products are shipped in but what about the inner packaging and tape? All our paper tapes are fully recyclable, allowing customers to recycle the packaging without removing the tape. Things to consider when looking at paper tape is the type of adhesive and strength it offers. Gummed paper tape is a water activated tape and is the most environmentally friendly and strongest option.

Other paper tape options include hotmelt kraft tape and solvent kraft tape. These strong, economical kraft tape options can be applied by hand, are easy tear and 100% recyclable. The solvent kraft tape offers a longer-lasting hold whereas the hotmelt is widely used for box sealing, crafts, and framing.

Easy to Use: Efficiency is key in any business, you want your products to be sold, packed and shipped quickly and efficiently whilst also ensuring that they arrive at the other end safely. Paper tape offers security for your items and with an easy application to help create an efficient packaging system. For example, if you were to switch to gummed paper tape, this needs to be used with a dispenser. The tabletop dispensers have a water tray to moisten the tape and will automatically dispense cut pieces to the length required. Other kraft paper tape options offer easy tear and can be used with standard tape dispensers.

Tamper Evident: When transporting valuable or sensitive goods a tamper-evident tapping solution can do your business wonders. Both gummed paper tape and reinforced self-adhesive tape offer tamper-evident solutions. The strong bond between the tape and cartons means that any attempt to open the box would cause obvious damage, making it clear someone has tampered with the carton. The adhesive on gummed paper tape penetrates the fibers of the paper and bonds; due to the way it is applied. The water activated tape will tear the box if anyone attempts to remove it, unlike some other tapes which may be lifted and re-applied.

Temperature Tolerant: When using plastic adhesive tapes often the seal becomes loose when exposed to varying temperatures. This can cause a safety issue when transporting products. Especially products which have been stored for a longer period. Paper tape has an incredible ability to withstand varying temperatures and offers a stronger bond with the carton. Depending on where your products are being transported to and potential storage climate it is likely the safest option for your business is paper tape; keep products safe, secure, and free from damage.

Custom Printed: Like some plastic tapes our paper tape options can be custom printed. This is a great way to enhance your packaging while also being eco-friendly. Kraft paper custom printed tape is biodegradable, has easy-tear qualities and a long-lasting adhesive. Having branded tape gives you the opportunity to have more striking packaging and add some color to any plain boxes you use.

By switching to paper tape you could improve your businesses packing productivity, reduce costs and help the environment. Building a more sustainable future must be at the forefront of business progression. Call us on 813 242 6995 and let us test some paper tapes.