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Pressure Sensitive vs. Water Activated Tapes

Pressure Sensitive vs. Water Activated Tapes

I get a lot of questions regarding whether to use Pressure Sensitive BOPP (typical polypropylene carton sealing tape) or Water Activated Paper Tape (WAT).  WAT is becoming more popular than it has been because of Amazon.

 

Pressure Sensitive BOPP

  • Most economical way to seal a box
  • Very easy to apply with hand dispenser
  • Easily portable
  • Clear tape can be applied over labels & graphics
  • Available in many thicknesses, widths, & lengths
  • Available in stock colors & prints
  • Can be custom printed

WAT Paper Tapes

  • Reinforced WAT offers a very secure package and a great appearance when printed
  • Requires special dispensing machine that is not portable, sits on a table, and can require electricity
  • This is more expensive than  BOPP
  • Can be printed

Give me a call if you would like to discuss further.

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