GUMMED PAPER RIBBON: THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER IN E-COMMERCE

The name will sound familiar to you: gummed paper tape . But what exactly does this type of tape do? It is a kraft paper tape that is fixed to the cardboard box by means of a vegetable glue solution. This allows the glue to penetrate deeply, through the fibres of the cardboard, and is unbreakable. So much so that when the tape is removed it causes the box to be damaged.

Why is gummed paper tape used?

Basically for three reasons. The first one is security, since when the tape is removed the box is damaged, leaving evidence that the shipment has been opened. It is not surprising that many large e-commerce companies, such as Amazon, are already using it.

It is very easy to apply, requiring only dispensers (also known as humidifiers). Some of them are electric and help automate the process of closing the boxes. It is therefore a very useful tool to optimise the preparation of your orders.

Finally, gummed paper is made with kraft paper, generally recycled and 100% natural. In addition to its glue (very effective for closing boxes) it is also environmentally friendly, being completely biodegradable.

What types of gummed paper tape exist?

There are basically two types: plain gummed paper and reinforced gummed paper. The latter differs from the former in that it has a set of interlaced filaments that make it difficult to cut the tape. In this way, they guarantee that the ribbon closure leaves a mark on the box, showing whether or not it has been opened.

Plain gum is used for weights of up to 30 kg, while reinforced gum, due to its properties, is used for heavier loads of up to 80 kg. Both are very useful for export, as they resist temperature changes very well.

How do you apply it?

Gummed paper needs a different tape dispenser to the classic one. It is a humidifier that, when applied to the box, moistens the ribbon. Gummed paper dispensers can be classified according to their use: standard – with a manual or leverThe standard ones – with a manual or lever-operated control (for more intensive use) – and finally the humidifying machines, with an electronic dispenser that allows the paper to be quickly fixed. This is something you should take into consideration when preparing many orders.

There is no doubt that gummed paper has gained a prominent position in e-commerce these days. It has become quite common to see these tapes being used to close the boxes. As they are made of kraft paper, they are totally customisable. In addition, with our tool for customising the tape we have a specially designed template for creating a paper gummed tape: fully adapted to the customer’s taste. By using this tape you will increase the visibility of your brand.

Conclusion:

Shipping packages have been gaining more and more momentum in e-commerce. And, consequently, in the preparation of orders and the quality of delivery. Therefore, e-commerce shops are increasingly trying to add value to each package, setting them apart from the rest of the competition and raising the level of customer satisfaction.

Therefore, ensuring an efficient, fast and attractive delivery is one of the main objectives of an e-commerce store. In this way, companies contribute their values and try to match them with those of their customers. So that, now, having an ecological packaging is fundamental to guarantee a good image of the brand to its customer. But on the other hand, we must not forget that a company’s objectives are to prepare orders in the most optimal way possible and avoid any damage or attempted theft during transport.

Gummed paper is the solution to all these needs. That is why it is one of our future bets when it comes to securely closing packages. Stay tuned because they will certainly soon gain a greater prominence.

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