Kraft paper tape: self-adhesive or water-activated?
02 Nov 2026
Kraft paper tape is a paper-based alternative to plastic parcel tape. It comes in two types.
Self-adhesive
Peel and stick, just like regular tape. It is quick to use and works well for low to medium volumes or when you pack by hand without equipment.
Water-activated
The adhesive activates when wet and bonds firmly to the carton. It is often chosen by busy packing benches that dispatch many parcels.
Plain or printed
Both types can be printed with your logo so every parcel is branded when it is sealed.
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