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Water activated tape also referred to as paper tape or gummed paper tape, has a starch-based adhesive that creates a strong and permanent bond. Water activated paper tapes are offered in both fiberglass reinforced and plain paper.
Water activated tape also referred to as paper tape or gummed paper tape, has a starch-based adhesive that creates a strong and permanent bond. Water activated paper tapes are offered in both fiberglass reinforced and plain paper.
Reinforced water activated tape has fiberglass yarn woven between the sheets of kraft paper to give it additional strength and tearing resistance. Reinforced tape is recommended for heavier packages. It cannot be ripped cleanly by hand. We recommend using a Better Packages tape dispenser for dispensing reinforced gummed paper tape.
Water-activated tape, also known as gummed or kraft paper tape, is a type of packaging tape that requires water to activate the adhesive. Here are the basic steps for using water-activated tape with a dispenser:
It is also a good practice to make sure the surface is clean and dry before applying the tape, this would ensure the tape sticks to the surface properly.
Although a dispenser makes the process of applying water activated tape easier, it is not necessary. Here are the basic steps for using water-activated tape without a dispenser: