The State of Adhesives With growing awareness of environmental issues and stringent regulations, manufacturers are increasing their focus on balancing performance and sustainability in tape formulations. Historically, packaging tapes prioritized adhesive strength and durability, often at the expense of sustainability. Recent advancements have allowed manufacturers to develop tapes that maintain strong adhesion while incorporating eco-friendly […]
Be it any industry, transitioning towards a sustainable and circular future requires collaboration and co-creation, not just with stakeholders within the industry, but those beyond immediate industry boundaries. This concept of vertical and horizontal collaborations was shared by one of the speakers at Afera’s 2023 Annual Conference in Malta, Dr. Felix Schultz. In his presentation, […]
The Flashing and Seaming Portfolio from Avery Dennison Performance Tapes offers a new line of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for use with a wide range of building envelope materials. The high-performance, peel-and-stick materials are engineered to keep water and air out to prevent damage while enhancing building comfort and energy efficiency. The portfolio includes multiple tape […]
Avery Dennison Yongle’s new generation of PVC 2.0 low-VOC tapes are engineered for automotive interiors and environments where low fogging, low odor, and low emissions are required. Using a patented UV-cured hot-melt adhesive and solvent-free coating process, the tapes eliminate low-molecular-weight plasticizers and leave no solvent residue. “As sustainability and interior air quality become […]
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently introduced a new EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio to help counter the risk of thermal runaway and increase safety in EV batteries. These venting solutions include single- and double-coated anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for bonding. EV battery manufacturers implement venting strategies at the […]
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is sponsoring Tape Week 2025, taking place May 5–8 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, which just minutes from O’Hare Airport. A leading event for the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry, Tape Week provides customized learning and networking opportunities during a crucial period of transformation for the […]
The 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tape 5113 Series line features XYZ-axis conductivity, a long shelf, high adhesion, higher temperature resistance, and even adheres to some low surface energy (LSE) substrates. Made possible by the moisture-resistant polyolefin adhesive, these tapes have a four-year shelf life and work well in demanding EMI shielding and grounding applications. Offered in […]
Research firm MarketsandMarkets has released a new report that predicts the global sustainable adhesive tapes market will grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $4.9 billion by 2030. The market is expected to show at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by increasing consumer […]
Mactac® Engineered Tapes & Laminates has launched two Macbond® industrial tape product lines — Macbond 481 Series Tapes and Macbond LS55 Series Tapes. With options for an ultimate adhesive bond to low-, medium- or high-surface-energy materials, the latest tape innovations feature ideal blends of adhesive properties to meet a variety of customer needs. “Mactac is […]
Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new guidance document, “Sustainable use of Adhesive Tapes,” as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project (AFSP). The association explained that the purpose of this guidance document is to provide information to end users about the various types of […]
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