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Acrylic Packaging Tape

What is BOPP tape in packaging?

Learn how BOPP tape, made from biaxially oriented polypropylene film, delivers strong, reliable carton sealing performance with excellent clarity, moisture resistance and durability—making it one of the most widely used solutions for secure packaging across shipping and logistics operations.

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Why and when should you pick acrylic tape?

June 28, 2021

Learn how acrylic packaging tape offers long-term adhesion, UV resistance and strong performance across a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal for applications where durability, clarity and extended storage life are critical to maintaining secure carton seals.

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What are the benefits of WAT

What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?

February 5, 2018

Odds are, if you have ordered something online, you have seen water-activated tape. Water-Activated Tape (WAT) is popular among retailers for e-commerce carton sealing because of its reliability in single parcel manual case sealing operations. Take a look at the benefits – and how WAT differs from traditional packaging tapes. Find a Water-Activated Tape for…

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hot melt vs acrylic tapes

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

April 13, 2016

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.

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