Sealing cardboard boxes with a clean-looking, recyclable closure, without the sticky residue or plastic sheen of conventional packing tape, requires a paper tape that bonds on first contact and tears by hand. This self-adhesive kraft paper tape —also called kraft packing tape or brown paper tape— is manufactured by Fortemo from natural 80 g/m² kraft paper with synthetic rubber hot melt adhesive, in a manual format of 48 and 75 mm, designed for e-commerce, retail and operations looking for eco-friendly packaging with a polished image.
Key benefits
- Immediate adhesion without water: unlike water-activated gummed tape, the hot melt adhesive bonds on first contact with corrugated cardboard, with no water dispenser or prior moistening.
- Recyclable seal: paper and adhesive allow the entire box to go into the cardboard recycling stream without removing the tape, key for brands with environmental commitments.
- Hand-tearable: tears cleanly without scissors or a blade, speeding up repetitive box sealing at packing stations.
- Presentation finish: the matte kraft paper gives an artisanal, premium look and can be printed with a logo or message if required.
- Strong structural hold: the glued 80 g/m² paper resists tearing and keeps the flap closed on boxes of up to 25–30 kg in transit.
Typical applications and uses
- Sealing and presentation of boxes in e-commerce, online stores and brands with image-driven packaging.
- Parcel sealing in retail shops, bakeries, florists and businesses that care about the look of the package.
- Recyclable packaging in operations with environmental policies or sustainability certifications.
- Reinforcing and hand labeling on cardboard boxes where you want to write directly on the tape.
Quality and durability
A cheap paper tape fails in two ways: the adhesive does not grip on the first pass —forcing rework and using more tape— or the paper tears crooked and leaves the flap loose. Fortemo works with glued 80 g/m² kraft paper and a hot melt adhesive with high initial tack, the grade that separates a professional paper tape from a low-cost one that peels off in the warehouse.
Equivalences
Equivalent to these other-brand references:
- 48 mm (2 in) · 50 m (55 yd) · Box of 36 rolls
- tesa 4313 PV10 Paper Packaging Tape, 50 mm x 50 m
- 75 mm (3 in) · 50 m (55 yd) · Box of 24 rolls
- tesa 4313 PV10 Paper Packaging Tape, 75 mm x 50 m
Brands and references mentioned belong to their respective owners; cited only for comparison and compatibility.
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural kraft paper |
| Color | Natural brown |
| Adhesive | Hot melt (synthetic rubber) |
| Activation | Self-adhesive (no water) |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Tape width | 48 mm (2 in) |
| Roll length | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Mandrel diameter | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Strength and performance | |
| Adhesion | High |
| Durability and protection | |
| Recyclable | Yes, together with the box |
| Presentation and packaging | |
| Presentation | Box of 36 rolls |
Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
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