As demand grows for sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions, tape manufacturers and converters are re-evaluating the materials behind their pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes. Recycotape™ paper tape backings are designed to meet these evolving needs by combining renewable content, recyclability, and production efficiency.
Chris Boothby,
Senior Product Manager, Global Tape Backings
1. Sustainability That Supports Fiber-Based Packaging Systems
Recycotape™ paper tape backings are produced using FSC® controlled, responsibly sourced fibers, offering a renewable alternative to traditional plastic film backings. Designed to be re-pulpable, Recycotape™ products help reduce plastic contamination in paper recycling streams. When paired with a re-pulpable adhesive, finished PSA tapes can be recycled alongside corrugated boxes and cartons, allowing fiber recovery during standard recycling processes and supporting more circular, fiber-based packaging systems.
2. Extensibility That Improves Adhesive Efficiency
Recycotape™ Extreme is engineered with enhanced extensibility, enabling the tape to adhere to packages more effectively. This extensibility allows for reduced overall adhesive usage while maintaining reliable sealing performance. For tape manufacturers, this can translate into material efficiency, potential cost savings, and consistent performance in demanding packaging applications.
3. Performance Versatility Across Packaging Applications
Beyond sustainability and efficiency, Recycotape™ delivers the durability required for real-world packaging environments. The Recycotape™ family supports a wide range of PSA packaging tape applications, including light- and heavy-duty carton sealing, bundling and strapping, splicing, and tear strips for paper-based mailers. This versatility allows manufacturers to meet diverse customer requirements using a single, sustainability-driven backing platform.
By combining renewable materials, adhesive efficiency, and dependable performance, Recycotape™ paper tape backings help manufacturers support their customers’ packaging goals, today and into the future.