Tear tape
Tear tape, also known as tearstrip or tear-off ribbon, is a narrow
Tear tape is usually attached to the inner surface of packaging: paper, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard or plastic film. It is used on common non-durable fast-moving consumer goods such as soft drinks, groceries or toiletries, as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars, to aid the opening of the packaging. It is also used in courier envelopes and corrugated boxes. Tear tape serves as an easy opening device for the consumer, where it obviates the need for opening tools such as scissors or knives, or the use of excessive force. Tear tape provides a guide on the tear area, thereby allowing more precise opening which reduces product spillage.
Tear tape is available in several constructions and has a variety of uses.[1][2][3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ US 4773541, Riddell, Wilfred E., "Package with tear-away opening including an inner pull strip and outer guide tape", published 1988-09-27, assigned to Kimberly-Clark Corp.
- International Paper Co.
- The Procter & Gamble Co.
- ^ US 6354739, Sheehan, Jr., Richard L.; Miner, Dean A. & Stagg, Timothy V., "Tear control closing tape and container with tear control closing tape", published 2002, assigned to 3M Innovative Properties Co.
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Yam, K. L., Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6
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