Sellotape still come out top on all consumer sticky tape surveys. Since the 1930′s and still now over 70 years on, Sellotape remain the market leading brand of sticky tape and the most famous household name of tape even to have an entry in the English dictionary! With so many competitors in the running, it’s important that Sellotape continue to develop their ideas and innovations whilst maintaining their immaculate reputation. They’ve had no problems so far, but is it any wonder with credentials like this?

Sellotape have ISO9000 standard manufacturing plants in the UK and New Zealand, and is sold in many countries. The Sellotape company is owned by Henkel Consumer Adhesives, which is part of the largest adhesive company in the world! As a brand leader in the UK, Sellotape won Superbrands’ Most Trustworthy Brand Award in 2003, beating the likes of Rolls Royce!

There are many different kinds of Sellotape available and we have a great selection for you at Office 365. With cable accessories, clear tape, display panel accessories, double sided tape, drafting tape, glue products, invisible tape, packing equipment,  packing tape, Sellotape tape dispensers and more, Office 365 can cater your every Sellotape need. So why not take a look at our Sellotape products for a complete choice.

The Green Bit

At Sellotape, tape is made using the Hot-Melt technique because they believe that this method produces less waste and is more environmentally friendly. Any solvent used to make the release coating is destroyed in a thermal oxidiser which ensures that no dangerous or harmful gases are released into the atmosphere. In the process of converting any harmful gases into clean air, heat is produced from the thermal oxidiser. This heat is used to power the drying oven. This ensures that the process is not only very environmentally friendly but efficient.

You work in an intense office, your full concentration and attention is required of the job in hand. Focus. Your ideas and vocabulary are flowing beautifully now, you’re on the right pattern of thought, maybe you will meet the deadline after all, the……RRRRRRRIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……Your every so considerate colleague has decided to wrap that package that needs sending and the noise of the packing tape has put your right off your train of thought, it’s gone. Packing tape or any tape for that matter can be a very annoying noisy thing in an office and Vibac are aware of this. They put they minds together and came up with a solution to the problem, what a thoughtful company! Due to their care and innovation, Vibac’s self-adhesive tapes are well recognized, appreciated and used extensively all over the world and they deserve the credit in my opinion!

Featured to the right is our Vibac packing tape selection.

• Low noise polypropylene tape
• Especially suitable for low temperature applications giving an excellent adhesion
• Packed 6
• Size: 50mmx66m
• Available in Clear and Buff

The Vibac Group is one of the leader companies focused on the development and the production of a diversified line of self-adhesive tapes. The Company operates a Tape Division dedicated to the production of pressure sensitive tapes for carton sealing and other purposes. It always good to know when you’re purchasing from a company who focus solely on the product type you’re purchasing. That focus and dedication to a single product can only result in an extra special item!

The Green Bit

Vibac’s positive impact towards the environment is extremely important to them. Their tape is formulated with a backing where Polyvinyl Chloride is completely absent. Their Ecological New Generation can be printed easily, used safely, unwound in a simple and silent way and, finally, it establishes itself as an ecological winning choice compared with all the other Tapes with a Polyvinyl Chloride backing (PVC).

There is plenty of brown packing tape and clear packing tape to choose from at Office 365, so if this one isn’t right for you, don’t panic, there is generous choice! Just call our team if you need any help – 0870 766 1624

Let The Battle Commence!

Drum roll please….In the left corner, we have the trustworthy, the famous, you can even find him in the dictionary, the leader of tape brands, put your hands together for…Sellotape! *Applause* And in the right corner, he may be transparent, although some call him frosty and he may be 76 years old, but he’s certainly popular, ladies and gentlemen make some noise for…..Scotch! *Applause*

Round 1

To your left we have Sellotape. Sellotape are high quality, reliable, efficient, and solution oriented. Here we have a small mirror finish Sellotape dispenser. A stylish, modern desktop essential with a non-slip base that takes small rolls up to 19mm x 33m. Sellotape are the largest adhesive company in the world. They even have their own entry in the Oxford English Dictionary as a brand name. Sellotape have been synonymous with adhesive tape for generations and have even won Superbrands’ Most Trustworthy Brand Award in 2003, beating the likes of Rolls Royce!

Round 2

To your right our Scotch contender, we have a sleek wave design desk Scotch tape dispenser complete with 1 roll of Scotch Magic Tape. With it’s integral tape hub and heavy weighted base for easy one-handed dispensing, Scotch is putting up an equal fight! Scotch tape appears frosty on the roll, yet is invisible on paper. You can even write on the tape with a pen, pencil or marker. So who’s it going to be Scotch or Sellotape?

Scotch and Sellotape have been battling head to head for years now and like the general public, we can’t quite make up our minds who the winner is. So if like us, you can’t decide, why not take a look at all of our tape dispensers and compare qualities not just brands!

Let’s Get Stuck Into Scotch….Sorry

For those who are a dab hand at painting and decorating or that like to have fun with masking tape….(you never know)….We introduce to you, Scotch Masking Tape.

Good masking is the key to sharp, professional paint lines and an overall neat, finished look. A great paint job begins with knowing how to mask – which tape to use, how to mask properly and how to remove the tape. It also can help avoid rework by preventing paint drips, spatters and accidental brush strokes.

If your project calls for having the masking tape going on and coming off in just a few hours, Scotch Masking Tapes may be a good choice – especially if the surface you’re masking is either sturdy or rough in texture, as Scotch Masking Tapes have higher adhesion levels than other specialist Scotch Masking Tapes.

Scotch Masking Tapes come in a variety of adhesion levels, from medium-high (Scotch Masking Tape for General Painting), to high (Scotch Masking Tape for Production Painting), to very high (Scotch Masking Tape for Hard-to-Stick Surfaces). The masking tape we will be showing you today is the Scotch Masking Tape For General Painting.

This masking tape has medium-high adhesion, and holds well on rough and textured surfaces. Use it for non-critical, general painting projects in which the masking tape will not be left on the surface for an extended period of time (three days or less).

Recommended surfaces:

• Unpainted or unfinished doors, windows and wall trim
• Carpet
• Vinyl flooring

Adhesion level:

• Medium-high

Removal time:

• 3 Days

Good for:

• Interior and exterior use

For a wider variety of masking tape, have a look at the adhesive and tape category on the site where you will find a solution to all your adhesive needs and if you need any further assistance at all, why not have a chat with one of our team on 0870 766 1624.

Flexocare - A Brand Brought To You By Kendon Packaging Group Plc

By popular request, here’s is today’s blog – Carton Sealers. It seems these are more in demand than we initially thought. Of course for every mailroom and warehouse there must be more than a dozen of these things and so if you’re in need of replacements or you’re just starting out, this is the place to come.

Flexocare Safety Tape Dispenser

A High quality metal unit which features a retractable cutting blade that only comes into operation as the tape is being cut, once cut the blade automatically retracts. This is quite a unique function and a handy one at that. A safety measure such as this is bound to save a few fingers and is the reason we have chosen this particular Carton Sealer as today’s subject. It has been specifically designed for use with 50mm wide tape and completely eradicates the need for two tools with it’s clever 2 – in – 1 feature.

You can save a fantastic 26% on this item and pick it up from us for just £9.69!

And if you’re looking for the tapes to with it, look no further, we have the 5 Star 50mm x 66m packaging tape pack of 6, the 5 Star 50mm x 66m packaging tape pack 1, The Sellotape Superseal buff packing tape 50mm x 66m pack 6 and The Sellotape Superseal clear packing tape 50mm x 66m pack 6.

For a full range of carton sealers select the link, go to the site or call one of our friendly team.

The Green Bit

The environmental policy of the Kendon Packaging Group Plc is to minimise the effect of its operation on the environment by actively promoting the use of recycled and non dangerous or harmful materials. Any waste paper material is donated to local projects. In order to comply with the producer responsibility obligations (packaging waste) regulations 1997, the
Company employ the Biffpack compliance scheme to adhere with the above legislation.

The Kendon Packaging Group Plc operates a quality assurance system and is accredited with ISO 9001-2000. The company aims to ensure that quality is the concern of everybody, with employees trained to understand the importance of good quality practises, therefore giving maximum customer confidence. The quality system is continually monitored for performance and improvements.

Prices correct as of 30/07/09

More Useful Information From Office 365

Okay, well firstly you should know what exactly invisible tape is.

Invisible tape is a pressure sensitive tape made out of film with a special treated surface coated with water-based acrylic adhesive. It gives an invisible finish when applied.

So what are the Advantages of an Invisible Tape?

• It has a long shelf life
• It will not shred with age
• It can be written on by pens and pencils
• It will not show up on photo copies and faxes
• Can be used to mending, sticking and sealing paper and documents
• It is removable

So for example, say you’ve torn a document you needed to fax or copy, or say you wanted to join two pieces of paper together for copying, but you don’t want the join or seal to be visible, this is ideal. Or even for example you have no white erasing ink, you could stick a piece of paper over your mistake with invisible tape and write over that. When the document is then faxed or copied, no one will be the wiser. Then there are the basic uses such as present wrapping. When applied you get a neat finish, the seal is literally invisible and if you tape the wrapping paper in the wrong place, it is removable and so you won’t ruin your paper! It’s one of those handy things that will always come in useful. Have a look at the selection of Invisible Tape we have to offer and the huge reductions on RRP across our entire range.

Did You Know

In 1953, Russian scientists showed that triboluminescence caused by peeling a roll of Scotch Tape in a vacuum can produce X-rays. In 2008, American scientists performed an experiment that showed the rays can be strong enough to leave an X-ray image of a finger on photographic paper.

When We See Or Speak Of Tape, We Think Sellotape Right?…..

Of course we do, Sellotape have been around since the 1930′s and is a tape we have come to rely on. Sellotape® has a product to meet hundreds of sticking needs around the home and small office, including gift wrapping, sticking, mounting, decorating and repairing, that’s why we stick with Sellotape…er hem…sorry.

High quality, easy to use and the stickiest tape you can buy – no wonder it’s Britain’s favourite tape.

Sellotape Original has been helping to stick things for nearly 80 years! From envelopes to books and parcels to presents, almost everyone uses Sellotape at some point in their lives.

But Sellotape Original is not only handy to have around the home, its also best for the environment too! The cellulose film used to make Sellotape Original is made from a natural wood pulp product. This wood is sourced from sustainable forests and because it is natural, the film is completely biodegradable.

Sellotape Original’s natural origins also provide other benefits of being naturally easy tear and naturally static-free, so it won’t tangle.

Sellotape Original provides a range of tapes in various widths and lengths to perform hundreds of uses around the home.

The above featured product for example, is Sellotape Clear Tape Carded 19mm x 66m [Pack 8]. This is the standard and most common width of tape, and we all tend to have this one lying around. However there are a variety of Sellotape sizes available at Office365.

Smaller widths such as 25mm x 33mm is commonly attached to the dispenser for easy dispensing…no more loosing that stubborn end! Having said this however, Sellotape Original cellulose tape is slightly thicker than many other clear tapes so that on running one finger around the roll, the end is easy to find.

Various Sellotape Widths;

• 18 & 19mm tapes
• 24 & 25mm tapes
• 38+mm tapes
• 50mm tapes

Office365 Quality Discount Range ’5 Star’, bring you;

5 Star Clear Tape 33m x 12mm [Pack 12]

I have a challenge today, it has been requested that I tell you about our 5 Star range of 12mm tapes. This may sound easy enough but when you have previously written a blog about ‘Cellotape’ and you don’t want to sound repetitious, the job is not quite as simple as it sounds. However, I have no concern about sounding repetitious when it comes to 5 Star. Okay, so it’s sticky and so useful to stick things together…. But what makes this tape different from the others is its Price! With 5 Star tapes, you get quality products without the price tag! You can get the above tape (that’s a pack of 12) for just £2.97! So buying 5 Star through Office365 saves you £6.93, that’s a whopping 70% off!

• Easy tear tape
• Made from polypropylene
• 40 micron easy tear film
• Size: 12mm x 33m
• Clear
• Packed 12

For more ‘interesting’ clear tapes in various sizes, why not visit our site and if you are unable to find what you need, just contact one of our sickeningly friendly team (as they’re probably bored and waiting for your calls) and they will be very happy to help!

About Duck^® Brand

Back in 1984, Duck’s Founder & Former CEO Jack Kahl noticed that customers were extremely devoted to one particular Manco product–duct tape. Almost everyone had a duct tape story to tell, usually praising its remarkable strength and versatility, and they were eager to share their stories with the company.

With their vast variety of resilient tapes, Duck had to be Office365′s number 1 choice and we are able to offer them to you at truly remarkable prices…whats more, if you find our products cheaper anywhere else, Office365′s policy is to Price match it! See our Price Match Policy.

Duck Clear Power Tape 50mmx20m

Manufactured using advanced tape technology, three layers of material are combined to form an outstanding heavy-duty, fabric, weatherproof, reinforced tape that can be torn by hand, no need for scissors and it’s virtually clear.
Suitable for internal and external use.

Pack Dimensions: D 105mm x H 55mm x W 104 mm Weight 0.169 kg
COSHH Safety Data Sheet (pdf) (37 kb)

To view Office365 full range of tapes, click here.

(As you probably know by now, duct tape has many uses. We hope that you use duct tape wisely; however in the event your duct tape enthusiasm outweighs your common sense, their lawyers would like to remind you that, “Every consumer needs to evaluate and determine whether duct tape is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend any unsafe application and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage (whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential) arising from the inappropriate or unsuitable use of duct tape!)

Sellotape Double Sided Tape 12mm x 33m [Pack 12]

High quality, easy to use and the stickiest tape you can buy – no wonder its Britain’s favourite tape and Office365 offer it to you at an astonishingly low 32% off!

Sellotape’s natural origins provide benefits of being naturally easy tear and naturally static-free, so it won’t tangle!

Sellotape has been helping to stick things for around 70 years. From envelopes to books and parcels to presents, almost everyone uses Sellotape at some point in their lives. But most importantly, Sellotape is one of the many products sold by Office365 that boast environmentally friendly manufacturing, which is something Office365 believes in supporting.  The cellulose film used to make Sellotape is made from a natural wood pulp product. This wood is sourced from sustainable forests and because it is natural, the film is completely biodegradable.

To view Office365′s Green Range, click here.

Other double sided tapes;

• 12 & 15mm
• 18 & 19mm
• 24 & 25mm
• 38+mm

Alternatively, visit Adhesives and Tapes on the Office365 website to view our wide variety of tapes.