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  1. Introducing our new PET Tapes

    At Tripak Ltd we are now starting to stock PET tapes, these are great for adding more strength to your packaging.

    PET tapes can also be called pressure sensitive adhesive tape, splicing tape and sheathing tape. Polyester is also referred to as PET, but this is an abbreviation for its chemical name polyethylene terephthalate.

    These tapes can come in acrylic, silicone and rubber adhesive – they are super easy to adhere due to its mechanical characteristics and its high resistance to moisture, solvents, oil and various chemicals.

    Due to these tapes being thinner and stronger, they improve many aspects:

    - Resistance performance

    - Rigidity performance

    - Printability performance

    - Flatness and dimensional stability

    - Resistance to high temperatures

    - Adhesion performance

    - Higher tensile strength

    - Productivity

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  2. How to Use Printed Tapes Effectively?

    As a direct-to-consumer business, you want to ensure that your product reaches your customers in the best possible packaging. After all, their unboxing experience will have a direct impact on your brand recognition, credibility, sales and revenue.

    One highly effective way to improve the quality and experience of your packaging is to use printed tapes. Customised packaging tapes can create a brand experience in very much the same way a custom-designed carton box would do. Here is how you can use printed tapes effectively to increase brand awareness for your products.

    Make a Lasting Impression

    With custom-printed tapes, you are assuring your customers that you are professional. You also give them the idea that you pay attention to every little detail.

    Moreover, you are making sure your package is protected against theft and pilferage. A broken or resealed tape will indicate the package was tampered with.

    Choose from a Wide Range of Options

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  3. Packing While Thinking about the Environment

    In recent years, there has been a pressing need to come up with products that take the pressure off the environment. Businesses and consumers are looking at alternatives to plastic and synthetic materials which had risen drastically over the last few decades.

    The packaging industry too, is doing its bit to promote eco-friendly packaging materials. Packing while thinking about the environment is, after all, the need of the hour.

    Using Packaging Responsibly

    Plastic may be perceived as the biggest culprit when it comes to packaging that harms the environment. However, using other types of packaging such as paper or glass that will only end up in landfills can be just as harmful to the environment.

    What you need to understand, as a conscious consumer is that, packaging must be used responsibly. From choosing the right materials to making sure they can be easily recycled or composted, take the time to choose your packaging material wisely.

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  4. How to Pack on a Budget?

    Packaging matters. The right packaging can go a long way in influencing how your customers perceive your products and your brand. The way you pack your orders can also persuade customers to think about repeat orders. However, if you are concerned about spending too much on packaging materials, here are some tips on how you can pack on a budget.

    Use Customised Packaging Wisely

    There are a lot of options when it comes to stock cartons, boxes, product bags and other packing material. The idea is to first research the packaging products off the shelf to see if they suit your product delivery needs.

    Asking for customised packing will only increase your packaging costs. Only if you have irregular-sized products or you have custom orders that change from customer to customer should you opt for custom packaging.

    Save money on packing by opting for regular packing products.

    Use Labels and Tags for Effect

    Printing on packaging material

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  5. Guide to Manual Hand Tools

    The success of your business depends not just on the product you offer, but how well it reaches your customer. Packaging is of prime importance and you need the best packaging tools to do the job. Manual hand tools are especially useful in industries that have varied packaging sizes. Here is our guide to some of the essential manual hand tools we have for you.

    Manual Strapping Tools and Consumables

    Small and irregular-sized packages can present their own set of problems when it comes to securing them. You need high quality strapping tools that can work easily on small surfaces as well as rounded packs.

    Packaging manual hand tools include hand tensioners, sealers, cutters, strapping dispensers, plastic and metal strapping, seals, buckles and plastic edge protectors and more.

    Hand Tensioners

    Hand-operated tensioners are used for all types of plastic strapping. Hand tensioners are also used for extruded polyester as well as polypropylene

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  6. What is the best void fill to use?

    Before we start getting into what the best void fill to use is, it’s best to talk about what void fill is! Void fill, sometimes referred to as ‘box filler’ is the term we use to describe any cushioning, padding or paper you add into your shipping package to help protect your goods when in transit.

    Not only can they be used to protect your items, but they can also be used to add that extra ‘wow’ factor when your customers open their parcel.

    The big question is what void fill would work best for you and your product. If you are going to be fulfilling large numbers of orders on a daily basis, every cost matters – so you will be looking for a cheap but high quality option.

    We have narrowed it down to looking at both paper and plastic void fill options, so let’s look!

    Paper Void Fill

    Paper filler has been steadily increasing due to companies wanting to do better by the environment – usage has increased by 30% in 2019! It is also an option to use fully re

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  7. How to Add that Extra Touch to Your Packaging?

    The first step to creating a lasting impression on your customers is to make sure your product reaches them in excellent packing. Sturdy and secure packaging assures the receiver that the product within is in good shape and has endured well the transit from your manufacturing unit to their address.

    Custom packaging can also enhance the unboxing experience when customers open their delivery. Good packaging increases the excitement manifold. Using customised packaging material can go a long way in making it special for your customers.

    Custom Packaging

    The biggest benefit of customised packaging is that it makes it easy for customers to easily identify your brand. Online shopping has exponentially increased the demand for well-packaged products. Custom packaging is an excellent marketing strategy as customers easily identify your product and brand simply by looking at the packaging.

    You can enhance the shopping experience of your customers by delivering

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  8. Keeping Your Shipment Secure

    When it comes to shipping or sending your products through courier, it becomes imperative to ensure that the package remains secure while in transit. After all, it’s important to ensure the contents reach their destination in their original shape. Keeping the shipment secure becomes easy to manage if you use stretch wrapping film for your boxes and pallets.

    Stretch and Pallet Wrapping Benefits

    A stretch wrap film can firmly secure your boxes and packages. You can use film dispensers, turntables to wrap boxes and parcels, no matter the size. Stretch wrapping helps to keep shipping pallets from moving. When secured with film wrapping, you don’t have to worry about your missing or lost parcels.

    Stretch Wrapping Tools

    For secure stretch and pallet wrapping, you will need film rolls that are available in varied sizes. A film dispenser can help in dispensing the right quantity of film and you can use a turntable to keep the package in place while the

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  9. Using Hotmelt Glues for Sealing

    Hotmelt glues are great to use just about anywhere. You can use them for simple art and craft projects. You can use them at home and in your workshop. They are also frequently used in industrial applications. In other words, think about anything that needs sealing, securing or adhering and hotmelt glue sticks and glue guns play the role to perfection.

    Hotmelt glues and applicators have made life easy for everyone. From creative school projects to art installations, you don’t have to worry anymore about messy glue problems. Simply get a set of hotmelt glue sticks and an applicator and get the job done in a jiffy.

    How Does Hotmelt Glue Work?

    The hotmelt glue stick is a thermoplastic adhesive, cylindrical and translucent, and fits in a hot glue gun or applicator. The applicator is designed to be hand-held and heats or melts the glue continuously. The glue is applied with the help of a nozzle and you can be assured only the right amount of glue that is required f

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  10. How Printed Tapes Can Enhance Your Business’ Packaging

    It is an undeniable fact that packaging has a huge influence on customer behaviour. Several aspects of packaging such as the shape, design, colour and customisation play an important role in impressing customers, retaining them and increasing your sales.

    When your customers receive your shipment, even before they begin using your products, the brand experience and brand association begin with the product packaging. When a customer receives a perfectly packed shipment, it conveys the message that you care for your customers' safety.

    If you are still not using printed packaging tapes, here are the top reasons to do so.

    Traceability

    Customised printed tapes can help improve traceability, especially for food products. With printed tapes, you can include your EC number on your shipments, helping with supplier and batch identification, thereby improving traceability.

    Professionalism

    First impressions are lasting. With customised

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