Low tack tapes have become a quiet workhorse across packaging and converting operations, used wherever something needs to hold firmly enough to do its job, then release cleanly without damaging the product, label, or surface underneath it. For packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners sourcing tape as a production input rather than a one-off purchase, choosing the right low tack tape is a specification decision, not just a stationery purchase.
This guide looks at where low tack tape fits in packaging and labeling operations, and what to evaluate before selecting a supplier for ongoing or bulk supply.
Where Low Tack Tape Fits in Packaging and Converting
Label protection during printing and lamination. Low tack tape is commonly applied to shield printed labels while they move through additional converting steps, then removed without lifting ink or leaving adhesive behind on the finished label.
Multipack bundling. As an alternative to shrink wrap, low tack bundle tape holds several units together for transport or retail display, then comes off cleanly at the point of use without damaging the primary packaging.
Temporary signage and point-of-sale displays. Retail and event signage often needs to go up and come down repeatedly, on painted walls, glass, and fixtures that cannot show adhesive marks.
Prototype and mock-up packaging. Packaging development teams use low tack tape to hold sample constructions together during design review, before committing to a permanent bonding method for production.
What to Look for in a Low Tack Tape Supplier
Not every low tack tape performs the same way once it is under real production conditions. Before committing to a supplier for ongoing or bulk supply, it is worth confirming the following.
Clean, residue-free removal across your substrates. The tape should lift cleanly from the specific materials in your line, whether that is film, corrugate, glass, or painted metal, not just from a generic test surface.
Consistent tack level, roll to roll and batch to batch. A tape that varies in tack from one production run to the next creates inconsistent results on the line and forces operators to compensate manually.
Custom widths, cores, and print. A supplier that can produce tape to your exact width and core specification, and print your branding where relevant, saves conversion steps on your end.
Compatibility across surfaces. Confirm the tape has been tested on the actual range of substrates it will meet in your operation, not only the substrate it was originally designed for.
In-house formulation versus resale. A manufacturer that coats its own adhesive, rather than relabeling a third party product, typically offers more consistency and more flexibility to adjust the formulation to your application.
Minimum order quantities and lead times. Ongoing packaging and labeling operations need a supplier who can support your reorder cadence, not just a single trial order.
A Manufacturer Built for These Applications
Davik produces its low tack tape range in-house, including Label Protection Tape LPT9220, engineered to shield labels through printing and finishing without damaging the print or leaving residue on removal, and Multipack Bundle Tape BT665, built as a sustainable, lower-material alternative to shrink wrap that holds a pack firmly and releases without harming the primary packaging.
Because Davik formulates its own adhesives and coats its own materials, in production since 1982, specification changes such as width, core size, or tack level can be adjusted to a customer’s exact application rather than limited to a standard catalog item.
To discuss specifications, bulk pricing, or a trial order for your packaging or labeling line, contact the Davik team directly.
