Why more sign makers are switching to paper application tape

Why more sign makers are switching to paper application tape.

Application tape is an essential part of almost every sign and graphics project. Yet despite advances in materials and sustainability, many businesses continue to use plastic application tapes simply because they always have.

Today, there is another option.

Paper application tapes, such as R-Tape Conform® deliver the reliable performance sign makers expect while helping to reduce the environmental impact of everyday production.

The question is simple: if a paper application tape performs just as well, why continue using plastic?

Reduce your environmental impact.

Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for businesses across the sign and graphics industry. Customers are asking more questions, environmental targets are becoming more ambitious, and many companies are looking for practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

According to R-Tape's internal Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), R-Tape Conform® (4075RLA) paper application tape can generate up to 45% lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than R-Tape AT75.1 plastic application tape under the defined assessment conditions*.

This reduction is achieved through several factors, including:

• Renewable paper-based raw materials
• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels
• Lower carbon emissions throughout the product lifecycle

It's a simple product change that can make a meaningful difference across every project.

Sustainable doesn't mean compromising on performance.

Switching to a more sustainable product should never mean sacrificing quality or reliability.

R-Tape has specialised exclusively in application tapes for decades, developing products trusted by sign makers around the world.

R-Tape Conform® paper application tapes offer:

• Excellent layflat performance
• Easy unwinding
• Reliable graphic transfer
• A choice of tack levels to suit different vinyl applications

For many day-to-day applications, making the move from plastic to paper requires no change to your workflow while delivering the same dependable results.

Stay ahead of customer expectations.

More organisations are reviewing the sustainability of their supply chains and looking for partners who can support their environmental goals.

Choosing a paper application tape allows you to:

• Reduce the environmental impact of your projects
• Support your own sustainability objectives
• Stay ahead of changing market expectations
• Offer customers a more environmentally responsible solution

Sometimes the smallest changes can have the greatest long-term impact.

A small change that makes a big difference.

Every graphic installation requires application tape, making it one of the easiest places to make a more sustainable choice.

By switching from R-Tape's plastic application tape to R-Tape Conform® paper application tape, you can continue delivering the performance your customers expect while reducing the environmental impact of every application. As Dorotape Managing Director Mick explains:

"Sustainability doesn't always require major changes to the way we work. Often it's about making smarter product choices that deliver the same performance while reducing environmental impact. R-Tape's paper application tape is a great example of how our customers can make a positive change without compromising on quality or efficiency."

Discover R-Tape's Natural Choice.

If you're looking for practical ways to make your sign making business more sustainable, switching to paper application tape is a simple place to start.

Speak to the Dorotape team to find out whether R-Tape Conform® is the right solution for your applications and discover how small changes can help support both your business and your sustainability goals.

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* The reported results are based on an internal lifecycle comparison between R-Tape 4075RLA and R-Tape AT75.1 under defined assessment conditions. The results are product-specific and do not constitute a general claim regarding all paper-based versus plastic-based application tapes.

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