Product Overview
Water-activated tape (WAT), also known as gummed tape, is rapidly replacing plastic BOPP packing tape in professional fulfillment centers. Instead of a pressure-sensitive sticky surface, WAT uses a dry, plant-based starch adhesive that only activates when moistened by a dispenser. Once applied, the starch fuses directly with the fibers of the corrugated box, creating a permanent, tamper-evident structural bond.
Security and Branding
For brands shipping high-value items (electronics, cosmetics, jewelry), the security of WAT is unparalleled—a thief cannot peel the tape back and re-seal it; the box must be visibly destroyed to open it. Top packaging suppliers provide custom repeating logo printing on this tape, transforming the exterior of a plain, unbranded shipping box into a highly visible, mobile billboard for your brand, all while maintaining a 100% plastic-free packaging footprint.
