UK-based Kite Packaging has launched a new range of industrial hard-wearing duct tape and paper kraft tape for the packaging sector.

Featuring durable, tear and water resistance qualities, the new duct tapes enable bonding on any surface.

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The tapes are suitable for pack and wrap applications, and can also be used by warehouses to palletise goods for transit and storage.

Kite Packaging’s heavy-duty duct tape can be used for temporary repairs and quick fixes.

The recyclable paper kraft tape can be used as an alternative to gummed paper tape, sticks to all carton surfaces, and does not require a dispensing machine.

“Kite Packaging’s heavy-duty duct tape can be used for temporary repairs and quick fixes."

It is currently being used to seal boxes and is also popular in the picture framing industry.

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In addition, the company has launched a new range of cross-weave and masking tape at cheaper rates.

The cross-weave tape adheres to all paper and cardboard surfaces, while the thin masking tape can be used at home and across a range of industries.

Kite Packaging recently launched a range of universal corrugated corner protectors in order to safeguard packaged products.


Image: Kite Packaging’s new paper kraft tape. Photo: courtesy of Kite Packaging.

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