Using the Right Paper Tape

Choosing the right cardboard box sealing 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. To help with this decision we have highlighted benefits of paper tape and outlined why this could be good for your business.

Recyclable: Ensuring that your packaging is recyclable is a big thing now, more consumers are paying closer attention to the businesses they use and their efforts to improve sustainability. Much of the time we don’t think past the cardboard box that our products are shipped in but what about the inner packaging and tape? Wouldn’t it be great if all of this were recyclable? With an ever-growing range of paper tape there will certainly be an option to suit your needs.

All our paper tapes are fully recyclable allowing customers to recycle the packaging without needing to remove the tape. Gummed paper tape is a water activated tape and is the most environmentally friendly and strongest option. The gummed tape needs to be used with a dispenser which will moisten and cut the tape automatically, dispensing the exact amount you need. The adhesive is starch based, making this tape 100% biodegradable and recyclable. 

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.

Quick and 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 your carton.  The adhesive of gummed paper tape in particular, 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.

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. Ensuring that small steps are taken helps the bigger picture, using fully biodegradable packaging has a wide range of benefits for your business.

For more information on paper tapes call us at 813 242 6995 or reach sales@quickpakinc.com