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Our green tape solutions:
Going beyond colored tape

Sustainability

We offer a range of green tape solutions from green-colored tape to sustainable adhesives, suitable for a wide range of industry applications.

What is green tape?

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Green-colored tape

Most commonly, green tape refers to green-colored tape. We have developed an extensive range of green colored tape, used for bundling, marking, surface protection, sealing, splicing, and process control. Whether you require heat resistance, residue-free removal, or long-lasting adhesion, our green tapes are trusted for their reliability and versatility.

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Sustainable adhesives

Green tape can also be used to describe sustainable adhesives, as a result of the colour's connection to nature. Engineered with materials that are kinder to the planet, such as recycled PET, paper-based backing, and bio-based adhesives. As a business, we are committed to sustainability as our core value. This means a constant innovation of our product range to meet your sustainability goals.

Our green-colored tape solutions

tesa®  4621 green tape used outdoors for highly visible floor marking.

01Bundling and marking

If you’re looking for strong adhesion and easy tearability for bundling and marking, tesa® 4621, tesa® 4651, and tesa® 4671 are your ideal products. These green colored cloth tapes are suitable for outdoor use and are weather-proof. tesa® 4651 in particular is waterproof and UV resistant, effective for up to 8 weeks. 

Available in neon green (as well as other neon colors), tesa® 4671 is ideal for high visibility projects, such as events and stage marking, as well as securing and organising cables by color. Additionally, it comes with the benefit of strong adhesion - even on rough surfaces - and is removable without leaving residue. You can also rest assured it backs your sustainability goals too, as it is made from 51% bio-based carbon content (DIN EN 16640) and in a solvent-free production process.
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02Masking and surface protection

Our green masking tapes offer precision and temporary protection during processes such as painting and sandblasting. tesa® 50620 tape is engineered to withstand heat and protect surfaces from general powder coating and dust. This product offers heat resistance up to 200°C in 30-minute intervals and residue-free removal.

The color contrast of the tesa® 51136 PV0 tape has also proven to be highly effective when used in the automotive industry. The green tape contrasts with dark surfaces, making positioning easier and faster when protecting interior surfaces and covering large, uneven plastic panels. All with traceless removal.
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03Splicing and process control

tesa® 50600’s silicone adhesive and PET backing are well-suited for splicing non-polar materials such as films, fabrics, or liners. This tape can maintain integrity in temperatures up to 220 °C for 30-minute intervals. A reliable choice when working with low-energy plastics or films in high-temperature environments that require residue-free removal.

Create a greener future with green tape solutions

“Green” can mean more than a color. By innovating green tape solutions, we’re leading the way in developing adhesive products that go beyond function. Our portfolio actively supports the circular economy: from tapes made with recycled or bio-based materials to debonding-on-demand technologies that enable clean separation and recyclability.

Explore our sustainable green tape portfolio

We offer a variety of green tape solutions, utilising recycled PET, paper-based backings, and bio-based adhesives to create viable alternatives to standard industrial tape. Our range of eco-conscious green tape is engineered for both performance and the betterment of the planet.

Our range of removable tapes contributes to sustainability efforts through improved repairs and recyclability. The ability to remove tape such as tesa® Bond&Detach 70465 makes it easier to repair than with standard glues. The ability to repair the product rather than replace it prolongs its lifetime as residue-free removal improves its possibility to be recycled when the product's lifetime ends, and of course, reduces waste.

 

Eco-friendly carton sealing tapes

Eco-friendly carton sealing tapes are a great example of our sustainable green tapes. These products have been developed for manual or automated sealing of cardboard boxes. The range is available with recycled PET backing, paper-based materials, or waterborne adhesives. 

Our FSC® certified tesa® 4713 tape is produced using paper from responsibly managed forests and other controlled sources. This helped make it possible for our client, Sellpy, to make the switch from plastic-based tapes to paper solutions, aligning with their mission to reduce plastic waste and improve recyclability.

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A line of Selpy cardboard boxes using tesa® 4713 green tape

An excellent example of our commitment to sustainable innovation is tesa® 60408, a high-performance packaging tape made from 92% certified bio-based carbon content. Manufactured to be recycled alongside the cardboard boxes it's applied to, streamlining the recycling process and lessening environmental impact. 

We’ve also developed green tape for even the toughest packaging tasks. tesa® 60013 Self-Adhesive Reinforced Paper Tape is a recycling-friendly alternative to filmic tape. Made with fibreglass-reinforced kraft paper and a synthetic rubber adhesive, the tape forms a bond so strong that any tampering leaves visible damage to the box. This provides an extra layer of security, giving clients added peace of mind alongside their existing protection measures.

Our approach to green innovation

As governments become more eco-conscious and facilitate higher standards through environmental regulation, choosing the right solution is more important than ever. We’re helping businesses across a range of industries transition to eco-friendly alternatives that meet today’s standards and tomorrow’s expectations.

In developing green tape solutions, we focus on lifecycle impact, responsible sourcing, recyclability, and performance. From the quality material used in manufacturing our green products to the recyclability that reduces their environmental impact, we consider every stage in the journey of our environmentally conscious solutions.

We collaborate with our customers across a range of industries to integrate “green thinking” into their product or packaging design. This enables us to provide a service with real-world impact, tailored to the specific needs of our customers.

In choosing tesa, you receive the benefit of our 125 years of experience in tape innovation and an extensive product catalog at your disposal. Whether you are looking to switch to more sustainable tapes and adhesives or you just want green-colored tape, we are here to help.

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Let’s talk about your green tape needs

Get in touch with us today for more information on building a greener future, however that looks in your world.
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