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Choosing the right type of tape for your packages is very important, specially if you are a business who relies of sending products to customers. The last thing you want to do is send a product that isn't properly secure
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The Ultimate Guide To Adhesive Tape
IntroDuction • When we think of adhesive tape, we think of wrapping presents, sealing cardboard boxes or masking an area before we start decorating. • However tape can be used for a range of things, from creating art to bonding strong objects, adhesive tape comes in a range and shapes and has an infinite amount of functions. • But just like nearly everything, adhesive tape isn't made equal and by choosing the right one you could be saving yourself a big headache.
4 types Of Adhesive Tape
Acrylic Tape • This is probably the more affordable of tapes, it's extremely versatile and widely used for general purposes. • Advantages • Disadvantages • Extremely versatile • Affordable • Bond well to cardboard • Can be used for arts and crafts • Snaps easily • Not suitable for heavy duty applications • It isn't heat or humidity resistant
Vinyl Tape • This is the best tape you can get. It is can used for nearly everything from sealing boxes to heavy duty DIY! • Advantages • Disadvantages • A bit pricey, but if you want to get the • Extremely versatile • Durable and strong • Very strong bond • Tamper proof • Heat & water resistant • Can be used for heavy duty applications • Can be used for masking before decorating • job done, vinyl tape all the way!!
Gummed Paper Tape • If you work with packages, these guys are probably your best friends, as they have an amazing cardboard to tape bond. • Advantages • Disadvantages • Not really suitable for bonding material • Very good paper to tape bond • Heat resistant • Tamper proof • Tidy & Professional • such as iron or metal
Masking Tape • If you have ever decorated you probably know all everything you need to know about masking tape. • Advantages • Disadvantages • Can leave a sticky trail behind • Perfect for painting and decorating • Leaves clean lines • Cheaper then other similar tapes • which is hard to clean
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