Transparent Green Stationery Tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive
tape, recognizable by its semi-translucent green tint. It is a variant of standard clear tape, where a green dye or
pigment is added to the film during manufacturing to give it its
distinctive color while maintaining its see-through quality. It is a common item in homes, offices, and schools.
Key Components & Construction
1.Backing (Carrier) Film: The base of this tape is almost always
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP). This plastic film is chosen for its exceptional clarity, strength,
and smooth surface.
The green color is added to the raw polypropylene resin before it
is stretched into a thin film, making the color consistent
throughout the tape's thickness.
2.Adhesive: A synthetic, pressure-sensitive adhesive (typically an
acrylic or rubber-based formula) is coated onto one side of the
green BOPP film. This type of adhesive requires only light pressure to stick to a
surface without the need for water, heat, or solvent activation.
3.Release Coating: The non-adhesive side of the film may have a
very light silicone coating to allow the tape to unwind smoothly
from the roll without sticking to itself.
Key Characteristics & Features
1.Decorative & Discreet: The soft green tint provides a decorative
touch that is more visually interesting than standard clear tape. It's also less glaringly visible on white paper, making it a
popular choice for gift-wrapping and arts and crafts where a purely
clear tape might be considered too obvious.
2.Excellent Clarity: Despite its color, it remains transparent
enough to see text or graphics underneath it clearly. This makes it functional for mending tears in documents or sealing
envelopes where address information needs to remain readable.
3.Strength & Durability: The BOPP backing gives the tape good
tensile strength, meaning it is resistant to snapping when pulled. It is also water-resistant and will not yellow or become brittle
with age like some older cellulose tapes.
4.Smooth Application: It is designed to dispense easily from a
handheld dispenser with a serrated edge for cutting.
5.Archival Qualities (Varies by Brand): Many modern acrylic
adhesives are acid-free, making the tape safe for use on
photographs, scrapbooking, and important documents without causing
degradation or "tape burn" over time. Always check the packaging for this specification if it's important
for your project.
