Kraft tape is a type of adhesive tape made with kraft paper as the backing material, coated with rubber or acrylic adhesive. It features high tensile strength, weather resistance, and hand-tearability, and is commonly used for carton sealing, bundling, fixing, and lightweight packaging. In foreign trade, this term frequently appears in packaging material procurement, order descriptions, and logistics. Usage scenarios include: export carton sealing, furniture protection, heavy-duty packaging bundling, etc. Precautions: It is necessary to specify the basis weight (e.g., 70g/㎡), adhesive system (hot melt/solvent-based), initial tack and holding power, temperature resistance range, and environmental compliance (e.g., ROHS, REACH). Compared with ordinary BOPP tape, kraft tape is more eco-friendly and biodegradable but has poorer water resistance; compared with masking tape, it has stronger adhesion and a more limited color range (usually brown). Foreign trade practitioners should specify specifications, quantity, packaging method, and port of destination in contracts to avoid disputes caused by terminology confusion.
📝 Examples
1. We need to purchase 500 cartons of kraft tape, specifications 48mm×50m, basis weight 70g/㎡. Please quote your best price CIF Los Angeles. (Note: Clarifies specifications and trade terms, used for inquiry.)
2. This batch of kraft tape must pass REACH certification, the outer cartons must be printed with shipping marks, and an SGS test report must be attached. (Note: Emphasizes environmental compliance and documentation requirements, used for order confirmation.)
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