Contributing to sustainability – our packaging tape assortment
Whether for a light or heavy carton, traveling a short distance by rail, or taking a long journey by ship, our range of packaging tapes meets all the requirements of modern logistics. But that is not all: As one of the market leaders for packaging tapes, we are well aware of the big contribution that we can make to the environment when developing new products. And this is reflected in our new range of packaging tapes with sustainable aspects.
Meeting a highly dynamic market
The debate around packaging pollution has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing concern from regulatory bodies and from the public are currently leading to major changes – in both industrial and consumer packaging. Packaging tapes are also being discussed as a crucial part of the packaging solution, with calls for innovative solutions.
Your packaging tape partner
Secure packaging is the primary requirement to ensure a product reaches its destination intact. tesa® packaging tapes are the result of decades of experience in the secure sealing of cartons. They have proven their worth millions of times over as a safe solution, under a huge range of different conditions, for the transportation of goods. By incorporating sustainability into its corporate strategy and setting up guidelines, tesa is moving towards a more sustainable future and is investing into R&D to support our customers with more sustainable state-of-the-art adhesive tapes.
Paper packaging tapes
Paper-based packaging tapes are an easy way to take a step into a more sustainable world. For all our paper carton sealing tapes, we aim to source from certified well-managed forests and other controlled sources. From light- to mediumweight packages our paper packaging tapes get the job done while keeping sustainability in mind.
Our five safe bet paper tapes
01tesa® 60408
Bio-based paper packaging tape
Product composition
Very strong kraft paper backing
High tack natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion
Sustainability aspects
92% bio-based carbon content in total product certified by DIN CERTCO
Made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (78/100)
Product application
For mediumweight cartons up to 20 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic applications
02tesa® 4513
Superior paper packaging tape
Product composition
Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
Good resistance to shock impacts
Strong kraft paper backing
Sustainability aspects
Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Product application
Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 15 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic applications
03tesa® 4713
Standard paper packaging tape
Product composition
Crepe paper backing
Natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion
Sustainability aspects
Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Product application
For lightweight cartons and envelopes up to 10 kg
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
04tesa® 60013
Self-adhesive reinforced paper tape
Product composition
Excellent adhesion and aggressive tack
High tensile strength
Paper backing reinforced with fiberglass scrim
Sustainability aspects
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (75/100)
Solvent-free production process
Product application
Suitable for heavy-duty packaging applications (>25 kg)
Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
05tesa® 4313 PV10 and PV12
Premium paper packaging tape
Product composition
Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
Highly resistant to shock impacts
Sustainability aspects
Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (83/100)
Product application
Ideal for sealing of light- and mediumweight cartons (max. 15 kg for PV10 – max. 20 kg for PV12)
Filmic backings offer specific features, like tear resistance and elongation at break, supporting shipping safety for medium- and heavyweight cartons. Our innovative filmic tapes use recycled or bio-based backings and tesa will continue its transition from virgin plastic to more sustainable alternatives.
Innovative more sustainable filmic tapes
01tesa® 60400
Bio & Strong
Product composition
Strong adhesion
PLA backing
Tacky and reliable natural rubber adhesive
Very good performance on recycled cardboard
Sustainability aspects
98% bio-based carbon content in total product certified by DIN CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIA
Solvent-free production process
Product application
Sealing of mediumweight cardboard boxes (15-30 kg)
02tesa® 60412
Recycled PET packaging tape
Product composition
Strong and very consistent acrylic adhesive
High adhesion acrylic adhesive
Very good performance on recycled cardboard
Sustainability aspects
70% PCR PET content in backing
Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)
Product application
Suitable for light- and mediumweight packaging applications (max. 30 kg)
