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What is the difference between hot melt and acrylic packaging tapes?

By: Bradley Dunlap

April 13, 2016

hot melt vs acrylic tapes

Not all packaging tapes are the same, especially when it comes to construction. The biggest difference is adhesive type. The two most common are acrylic and hot melt. Read on to see what makes them so different.

Infographic - Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Packaging Tape

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