Kraft tape is a very common tape, used for sealing, packing, wrapping and other purposes. It has a long history of development, the following will be from its historical origin, development changes and application of the current situation of three aspects, a detailed introduction to the development of kraft tape history.
First, the historical origin
Kraft paper as an ancient material, in the 2nd century BC has been used for writing and painting. Until the beginning of the 19th century, people began to use kraft paper for packaging and transportation. At that time, the packaging materials were mainly rope and burlap, but they were not strong enough to protect the packages well. So, people began to try to use kraft paper to strengthen the packaging.
In 1856, the Englishman Alexander Paxton invented a method of gluing two sheets of paper together, which was the prototype of adhesive tape. This tape simply glued two sheets of paper together without reinforcement or waterproofing, so it could only be used for some simple packaging.
To the early 20th century, kraft tape gradually began to be widely used. 1917, the United States 3M company invented a kind of adhesive tape, which is covered with transparent glue on the kraft paper, due to the firmness and transparency of kraft paper, this tape soon became a variety of packaging and wrapping sewing of the main material.
Second, the development of change
With the continuous development of science and technology, kraft tape is also constantly changing and upgrading. 1940s, 3M invented another tape, this time with glue on the polyamide fiber (nylon) grid. This tape was stronger, more waterproof and more durable than pure kraft tape, and was used in a wide variety of packages and encapsulations that required strength and durability.
In the 1950s, the applications of adhesive tapes expanded further and began to involve the electronics and electrical industries. At this time, it was discovered that traditional tapes would peel or deform in high-temperature environments and were not capable of performing some of the specialized encapsulation and fastening tasks. Thus, 3M launched a high-temperature adhesive tape, which can maintain its strength and stability in a high-temperature environment, and is widely used in aviation, automotive, electronics and other fields.
With the continuous innovation of adhesive tape technology and application of a wide range of expansion, kraft tape has also gradually developed a variety of types. Such as color, printing, double-sided, reinforced tape, etc., to adapt to different needs.
Third, the application of the current situation
Nowadays, kraft tape has become one of the essential items in all walks of life, with a wide range of applications. In logistics and transportation, kraft tape is widely used for sealing, packing, shipping, etc.; in home life, it is often used for wrapping, sealing, marking, etc.. In addition, it has a wide range of applications in electronics, automotive, aviation, medical and other fields.
At the same time, with the improvement of environmental protection consciousness, biodegradable kraft paper tape has begun to gradually popularize. This kind of tape is made of biodegradable material, which is more environmentally friendly and sustainable compared with traditional plastic tape.
Overall, the development of kraft tape has witnessed the continuous progress of human science and technology and the continuous innovation of application. It has become one of the indispensable items in people’s life and work, and at the same time reminds us to pay attention to environmental protection and sustainability while using it.