Which tape type is right for you?

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Not all tape is created the same. Here's a quick breakdown
to help you choose which tape is best for you:
Not all tape is created the same. Here's a quick breakdown to help you choose which tape is best for you:
   TYPE  FEATURES  AVAILABLE THICKNESS  
  ACRYLIC   • Versatile
 • Temperature-stable
 • Great for general shipping
  1.8–2.5 MIL  
  HOT MELT   • Strong initial tack
 • Ideal for high-speed packaging lines
  1.8–2.5 MIL  
  PVC   • Excellent conformability
 • Works well on recycled cartons
  2.2 MIL  
  WATER ACTIVATED KRAFT
  • Tamper-evident
 • Eco-friendly
 • Heavy-duty up to 55 lbs  5.5–7.0 MIL  

   TYPE   FEATURES   AVAILABLE
THICKNESS  
   ACRYLIC  • Versatile
• Temp-stable
• General shipping  1.8–2.5 MIL  
   HOT MELT  • Strong initial tack
• High-speed packaging  1.8–2.5 MIL  
   PVC  • Excellent conformability
• Recycled cartons  2.2 MIL  
    WATER
ACTIVATED
KRAFT   • Tamper-evident
• Eco-friendly
• Up to 55 lbs  5.5–7.0 MIL  

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