What are the common types of adhesive tape materials? And what are their uses?

Adhesive Tape Materials and Uses

Adhesive tape is made from several materials such as plastic film, cloth, foam, metal foil or paper. Each variant has a unique composition which has special uses for specific applications as required. 

Plastic Film

Adhesive tape made from plastic film come in two types – thermos plastics and thermostats. It comes in transparent, colored or printed forms. Sometimes it is combined with aluminum or paper. It can be single-layered or multilayered, according to the needs of the application.

Cloth

Adhesive tape made from cloth materials has high heat resistance and is exceptionally strong. Sometimes it is used as a fabric layer to add strength to the tape.

Foam

Adhesive that uses foam as its carrier is called foam tape. It is highly useful for mounting objects on the wall, weather-stripping, sealing, etc.

Metal Foil

Adhesive tape made from metal foils like aluminum and lead can weather extreme temperatures and humidity. It is also heat resistant.

Paper

Adhesive tape made from paper is scratch resistant and commonly known as flat back tape. It is excellent for printing logos or instructions on the tape. You can even write on it.