Eco Friendly Paper Tape

Paper tape is a recyclable tape which is proving very popular as a replacement for plastic tape. Instead of using a plastic backing material, paper tape uses paper instead so biodegrades much quicker than plastic tape, and allows it to be recycled along with the cardboard box at the end of its life.

Eco friendly tape made from paper comes in two different forms; one is water-activated gummed paper tape which has a special dispenser to ‘wet’ the adhesive before application to the box, the other is a self-adhesive paper tape that comes already sticky like a normal tape so you can use it with the same dispensers and in the same way. Water activated gum adhesive gives a very strong bond helping you to reduce the amount of tape used, as well as being the most environmentally friendly tape available. This, along with the super-fast automatic dispenser, is helping packing operations pack faster than ever before.

Eco Friendly Kraft Paper Tape

Our range of eco friendly kraft paper tape comes in white kraft paper tape or brown paper packing tape, and can be custom printed as personalised paper tape. Our environmentally friendly tape is made from a crepe paper which has a great looking matt finish that is flexible enough to use on many different sorts of packaging. It is most popular as an eco friendly packing tape for sealing ecommerce boxes for online orders. Eco paper tape conveys an environmentally friendly message to your customers, proving you are doing your bit for the environment.

Biodegradable Paper Tape & Compostable Tape

Our biodegradable paper tape is made from compostable paper and glue. The paper backing material will quickly break down and biodegrade in the environment leaving no dangerous residues in the environment. Compostable tape will compost in a composting environment and is able to be broken down into a compost by microbial action. Our paper tape with water activated gum adhesive has these special properties and is the eco-conscious choice if you are looking for a biodegradable tape.

Paper Recyclable Tape

Paper recyclable tape is packing tape that can be recycled in most kerbside recycling schemes. Recyclable tape is made from a recyclable paper backing material that doesn't need to be seperated from cardboard boxes during the recycling process. While most plastic tape gets removed from the recycling stream and discarded as waste, a recyclable brown tape doesn't need to be and can continue through the recycling process and be remade into recycled fibre products.

Types of Paper Tape

There are several different types of paper tape for use in different packaging tape applications, the most popular of these are below.

Self Adhesive Paper Tape

Self adhesive paper tape is a recyclable parcel tape that is sticky like a normal parcel tape but made from a recyclable paper backing material rather than plastic. This paper tape can be used just like normal parcel tape in the same dispensers making it quick and easy to swap out plastic tape with a recyclable paper alternative. Self adhesive paper tape is made using a semi creped paper backing similar to a masking tape which gives a premium matt finish. This recyclable backing paper coupled with a high tack premium adhesive gives a paper tape you can use in almost any application where you would usually use plastic tape.

Gummed Paper Tape

Gummed paper tape has been around for years but with the latest drive for eco friendly packaging paper tape has really come into its own. Historically the water activation has been a bit of a problem but with recent introduction of automatic paper tape dispensers the many benefits have been realised across many different industries. We also supply a range of manual and automatic gummed paper tape dispensers to make using paper tape even easier than using normal plastic tape.

Here's some of the benefits of gummed paper tape:

Use Less Tape: The water activation of the gum adhesive gives a super strong hold which doesn't let go! This aggressive grab means only 1 strip of tape is more than adequate for most box sealing requirements.
Tamper Evidence: Because of the total bond achieved, paper tape gives a clear visible proof if a packaging seal has been tampered with, unlike plastic tape which can be peeled off without visible trace.
100% Recyclable & Biodegradable: Gummed paper tape is manufactured from renewable paper which is both recyclable and biodegradable.
Temperature Tolerant: Even in extreme temperature variations gummed tape remains stable. In extreme heat, humidity, and cold it retains its strength whilst also remaining highly resistant to aging.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paper Tape

Is Self Adhesive Paper Tape Recyclable?
Yes self adhesive paper tape is recyclable meaning that it can be recycled along with the cardboard box it is stuck to.

Should my Company Use Paper Tape?
Paper tape is used by many different companies in place of plastic tape. It will fit on standard tape dispensers and can be used as a direct replacement for plastic tape. If you are currently using plastic tape for taping boxes, you can be more eco friendly by swapping over to paper tape.

Custom Paper Tape

Custom paper tape is paper tape that is bespoke printing with customer logos and text in custom brand colours. Personalising paper tape is very popular for a range of online stores and other industry for getting brand exposure and making parcels and shipments look more professional. We have a range of different paper tapes that can be customised with your bespoke print, get in touch with one of our team for more details.

Custom Printed Paper Tape

Eco-Friendly White Paper Packing Tape 50mm x 50m £ 2.58 ~~£ 2.58~~ 2.58 GBP An eco friendly white paper packing tape, made from biodegradable paper with a premium matt textured finish. White paper tape is the eco conscious choice for making your ecommerce boxes really stand out & look great.	Manual Water Activated Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser £ 311.70 ~~£ 311.70~~ 311.7 GBP High performance manual tape dispenser for water activated gummed tape up to 70mm wide. A low cost paper tape machine for quick and easy dispensing of tape, including a handy cut to length at the press of a button.	Tegrabond® High Capacity Electronic Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser £ 1,936.82 ~~£ 1,936.82~~ 1936.82 GBP A high speed reliable gummed paper tape dispenser that makes using water activated gummed paper tape fast and easy. WAT paper tape machines produce specific length tape strips on-demand ready to be applied to the case.	Custom Printed Paper Tape 48mm x 50m ~~£ 0.00~~ 0.0 GBP Brown or white recyclable paper tape with a premium matt finish, custom printed with your logos and messages. Price is for full quantity selected below. FREE Origination - No Setup Costs.
Premium Masking Tape 48mm x 50m Natural Rubber Adhesive Maxtape 4220 £ 1.98 ~~£ 1.98~~ 1.98 GBP A high quality masking tape with an easy peel natural rubber adhesive that gives sharp lines and easy, clean removal. Eco friendly natural rubber adhesive for an eco-conscious masking tape. Discounts available for 36 rolls & 180 roll orders. New Lower Price	Brown 70mm x 200m GSI Gummed Paper Tape £ 6.00 ~~£ 6.00~~ 6.0 GBP Brown water activated gummed paper tape in a 70mm width. The kraft colour and finish makes this a firm favourite for those wanting an eco-conscious tape for sealing boxes.	White 48mm x 200m GSI Gummed Paper Tape 70gsm £ 5.79 ~~£ 5.79~~ 5.79 GBP A water activated recyclable gum tape in a premium white finish for taping white boxes. Gummed paper tape is both recyclable and biodegradable so a great eco-conscious choice.	Brown 48mm x 200m GSI Gummed Paper Tape £ 4.08 ~~£ 4.08~~ 4.08 GBP A brown gummed paper tape for general purpose use in manual or automatic water activated dispensers. - 48mm wide suitable for most carton sealing applications. - Only 1 strip of tape needed for high performance bond. - Tamper evident seal. - This is a gum adhesive that needs a water dispenser to activate the adhesive, for self adhesive tape please see below in the alternative product section.
Eco-Friendly Paper Machine Tape 48mm x 500m £ 19.50 ~~£ 19.50~~ 19.5 GBP A recyclable and eco-friendly self adhesive paper tape for machine use. This is an eco-conscious alternative to plastic tape that can be used in taping machines without any alterations.	Eco-Friendly Brown Paper Tape 50mm x 50m £ 2.48 ~~£ 2.48~~ 2.48 GBP A self adhesive brown paper tape designed as an eco-logical alternative to plastic tape for taping parcels & general packaging requirements. This recyclable paper tape can be recycled along with the cardboard for an easy to recycled solution.