Packing tape is one of the more common forms of packing supplies that can be found just about anywhere. Perfect for both residential and commercial use, its potential uses are unlimited. The best way to apply packing tape is by doling it out in strips across whatever it is you are trying to seal be it paper, a medium box, etc. Most brands come with a liner that provides a shield for the adhesive. Some brands have more than one kind of adhesive or boast different coatings or release materials that are customized, depending on what you are using the packing tape to do. Additionally, as the shipping and packaging industry continues to grow, companies have determined to meet the need for more supply by constantly coming up with new packing tape innovations.
The origination of packing tape is a debatable topic; however, most agree that it was invented by a man by the name of Richard Drew in 1926. The original invention was more of a type of masking type in a paper-backed form. From there, the original form has been
re-designed a number of times to be what we know packing tape to look like today.
Uses of packing tape vary and can be used for home and/or office purposes. There are numerous forms on the market, including: transparent versions, which are generally used in office environments and feature an acrylic backing; gaffer tape, which is a sturdier version often used on construction sites or in heavy-duty packing and shipping situations and duct tape, which has a fabric backing and is used primarily in home improvement settings. There are a number of other packing tape varieties available on the marketing and the best choice depends on the shipping need. Read the features on the packaging to know which type of tape will work best for you.

 

 

 

 

 

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