These adhesives are coated

Adhesive Tape is a tape made up of cotton or any other fabric or synthetic material that is coated with an adhesive material on one side, which is usually used to hold or fasten something. The backing material produced by manufacturers is made up of cellulose acetate, which is the synthetic derivative of cellulose, obtained from cotton seeds or wood pulp. The cellulose used, is further processed with various chemicals like acetic acid or anhydride, etc.There are various types of tapes manufactured all over the world. These are as follows-Pressure sensitive tape, also called as self-stick tape or sticky tape, contains adhesives that are pressure sensitive.

These adhesives are coated onto a backing material like paper, or a plastic film, or cloth, etc. A backing or a release liner is required by these kinds of tapes as releasing agent to cover the adhesive.Water activated tape, also called as gummed paper tape or gummed tape is made up of kind of adhesives that are made from starch or animal glue. As the name suggests, the tape is made on a paper backing, which becomes sticky as and when wetted. The backing of the tape is manufactured by laminating the filaments between two layers of paper with a cross-patte. This kind of tape is generally used for closing and sealing boxes.Heat sensitive tape is usually known for its tack free nature, unless or until it is activated by any source of heat.Drywall tape, made from the paper or cloth is use gummed or pressure sensitive material as an adhesive. This kind of tape is usually used for making the joints between sheets of drywall materials.

The manufacturing process of adhesive tapes involves making of the plastic film, making the adhesives, combining the film and adhesive and last but not the least rolling, cutting Crepe paper Manufacturers and packaging the tape. "Peel test" is used to check the tape’s stickiness or adhesion by the tape manufacturers. The adhesive tapes are generally used for various purposes like electrical insulation, packaging, sealing and also for general labeling with printing.Both Weste Europe and North America are largest packaging material manufacturing regions, accounting for 58% out of the total global industry. The market for these kinds of adhesive tapes is increasing in India with the passage of time. Pidilite Industries Limited has been an Indian market leader enjoying a leadership positioning with overall 60% market share in the adhesive market.