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Vinyl Tape: Durable and Environmentally Friendly

Vinyl tape is used for multiple applications such as floor marking, color coding, masking, workstation organization, safety tape, identification, as well as hard chrome plating and anodizing or pipe/harness wrapping.  It is the obvious go-to product for these needs in a number of industries which include construction, automotive, marine, commercial vehicle and OEM facilities. What’s so great about vinyl? Invented in 1920, scientists developed a material that was durable, easily produced and cost effective.  For this reason, vinyl is used for a wide range of products including flooring, siding, gloves, and records; and when it comes to tape, vinyl tapes adhere extremely well and also have great dead stretch and clean removal.

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Vinyl tape comes in a variety of colors including transparent, glow in the dark, and striped tapes- these are ideal for safety, color coding and floor and aisle marking. And keeping these floor markings vibrant is easy even in harsher environments because the tape maintains its color even with heavy traffic and abrasion. It can also withstand temperatures from 40º Fahrenheit to 170º Fahrenheit. Vinyl tapes easily conform to many surfaces, even irregular and curved surfaces. Vinyl will maintain writing from permanent markers and resist water, sun, aging, bacteria, fungus, oil, alkalies, corrosive chemicals and acids. Vinyl tape not only comes in a variety of colors, but a variety of widths as well, usually anywhere from a quarter of an inch to six inches wide and often miscellaneous custom sizes are available as well. With all of the options, you are sure to find exactly the right color and width you need for your unique project.

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In addition to adhering well and resisting many different elements, vinyl is also environmentally friendly. One reason it can be seen as a green option is because it is extremely durable and thus has quite a long working life. Unlike some other plastics, vinyl is also recyclable. That means when it is finally time to replace your vinyl tape, the old tape does not go to waste. Vinyl also has a reputation when it comes to the environment due to that fact that fifty seven percent of its make-up is comprised of common salt, a natural and renewable source. So going with vinyl tape is another way to reach any sustainability goals your company may have. Contact a manufacturer near you to request a quote today.