- More sustainable: consisting of more than 75%* bio-based material including paper backing from FSC® -certified forests and other controlled sources (FSC® C148769) and solvent-free natural rubber adhesive, additionally core made of FSC® -certified recycled paper
- Application: Ideal for home appliances, reliable adhesion, recyclable and disposable with paper material
- Future-oriented: tesa aims to increase the share of recycled and bio-based materials in all products to 70% by 2030
Norderstedt, 13.08.2024 – tesa, the international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is expanding its portfolio with the new tesa® 64295. The transport securing tape, commonly known as strapping tape, tesa® 64295 is the answer to the increasing demand for more sustainable transport securing solutions and has been specially developed for the secure fastening of loose or moving parts such as shelves, racks, containers, and inserts during the transportation of household appliances. tesa® 64295 offers reliable adhesion and can be disposed of together with the packaging material after use without impairing the recycling process (recyclability tested according to PTS-RH 021:2012**).
The adhesive tape consists of more than 75%* bio-based materials including a paper backing from FSC® -certified forests and other controlled sources (FSC® C148769) and is coated with a solvent-free natural rubber adhesive. In addition, the core of the adhesive tape is made of FSC® – certified recycled paper.
Sustainability and performance combined
“Transport Securing tapes ensure that goods arrive safely. They reduce the risk of financial loss and customer dissatisfaction due to damaged household appliances during transport,” explains Frank Domann, Head of Home Appliances at tesa. “tesa® 64295 helps reduce the use of virgin plastic. We offer our customers a more sustainable alternative to conventional plastic tapes without compromising performance and help them contribute to their sustainability goals.”
tesa focues on more sustainable product innovations
The introduction of tesa® 64295 is a further step in tesa’s comprehensive sustainability strategy. The company has set itself the goal of increasing the share of recycled and bio-based materials in all of its products to 70 percent by 2030 and reducing the use of non-recycled, fossil-based plastics by half.
With the new tesa® 64295, tesa offers a more sustainable and efficient solution for securing household appliances and office equipment during transportation that meets the growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions. After use, it can be disposed of together with the packaging material without affecting the recycling process (recyclability tested according to PTS-RH 021:2012**). Find out more about the new tesa® 64295 here: Link.
* Percentage calculated by weight
**Recyclability of tesa® 64295 tested according to PTS-RH 021:2012
Based on the test method PTS-RH 021:2012, 71.7% of the product is recyclable. The recyclable percentage represents the portion that can be reused in papermaking, excluding water-soluble substances. To achieve optimal recycling, the tape should be recycled alongside paper material. Please note that parts of the product, the remaining 28.3%, including the adhesive are not recyclable and must be disposed of during the recycling process. You can find the PTS-RH 021:2012 test certificate for tesa® 64295 in the link above.
Contact:
Henrike Riemann
Corporate Communications
Phone: +49 40 88899 3404
Email: henrike.riemann@tesa.com
About tesa SE
As a multinational company, tesa develops innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for various industries, commercial customers, and end consumers. There are already more than 7,000 tesa adhesive solutions that help improve the work, products or lives of our customers. Today, the focus is on sustainability and energy-saving processes. tesa invests in the development of environmentally friendly products and solvent-free manufacture processes as well as in the use of renewable energy sources at its locations.
tesa is active in 100 countries and operates plants in Germany, Italy, China, the USA, and in Vietnam. Around three quarters of the tesa Group’s sales (2023: EUR 1.7 billion euro) are generated by applications for industries. Together with its international clients, tesa develops innovations that are customized at product and process level. Already more than 130 tesa tapes may be installed in an electric car and over 70 in a smartphone. In the printing and construction industries, too, tesa is constantly penetrating new segments and countries with its special adhesive tapes. The company generates almost one quarter of its sales with products for end consumers and professional craftsmen. 300 applications, such as the legendary tesafilm®, make life easier or, when it comes to insect protection, even make it a bit more pleasant. tesa counts among the world’s leading manufacturers of adhesive solutions. Since 2001, tesa SE is an independent 100% affiliate of Beiersdorf AG (i.e., NIVEA, Eucerin, la prairie) with approx. 5,200 employees today
