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Gear Up for Success in the New Year with Tape Jungle: Vital Tapes for Productivity and Efficiency

Gear Up for Success in the New Year with Tape Jungle: Vital Tapes for Productivity and Efficiency

The new year is almost here! A season for celebrating fresh starts, clean slates, and golden opportunities. But once the ticker tape flies and the ball drops in Times Square, will you have everything you need to seize the moment?

From small business owners to event organizers, casual crafters to home service professionals, having the right tape on hand can be the difference between success and catastrophe. Luckily, we're here to set you up for success from day one. Learn how Tape Jungle's many quality products can help you stay organized, build a brand, work smarter, and much more.

Why Tape Matters for New Year Prep

There are a lot of different ways folks prepare for the new year. Maybe you're focused on wrapping up the last of last year's orders, or perhaps you're working on getting things organized so everyone can hit the ground running come January 1. Regardless, the right tape can make a big difference in how the job gets done.

Consider order fulfillment, for example. Packaging is always critical to first impressions, but you can take things further with custom printed tape. Or, to make your organization's efforts that much more effective, you can use colorful and high-quality masking tape. And tapes become even more important when you're working on personal and DIY goals. It can speed up simple repairs, improve your paint jobs, and even help you level up your crafting skills.

Think about it: Just about everyone has had a moment where they needed tape and couldn't find it. Remember that feeling, how it made things that much harder to continue, even if you were feeling highly motivated before. To avoid this pitfall, make sure you have the right stuff on hand now so nothing interrupts your flow for the new year.

Must-Have Tape Categories to Kickstart the Year

Of course, with hundreds of products available, it's not always obvious what types of tape you should stock up on. So next, let's look at some of the most popular tape categories sold on Tape Jungle and how they can help you get the job done.

Custom Printed Tape

When it comes to first impressions, packaging can count even more than the product itself. But getting fully bespoke packaging, complete with high-end finishes and custom product windows, isn't cheap. Fortunately, there's a much more cost-effective way to boost your brand identity with every package you send: custom printed tape.

At Tape Jungle, custom printed tape is available in several different types and grades:

Standard (Poly Pro)

  • Robust, excellent resolution, low price point
  • Available in 1.9 mil, 2.5 mil, and 3.0 mil
  • High-Tak Cold Temp version also available
  • Choose between 2" and 3" widths

Premium (PVC)

  • Softer texture, more opaque, ideal for upmarket brands
  • Available in 2.2 mil and 3.2 mil
  • Choose between 2" and 3" widths

Paper (Water Activated)

  • Specially designed to adhere to cardboard, creates tamper-evident seal
  • Available in general purpose, heavy duty, and industrial grades
  • Industry standard 3" width

Full Color (Water Activated)

  • The premium version of paper tape, offers unmatched branding opportunity
  • Industry standard 3" width

There are also abundant color and artwork customization options, including a variety of standard shades and perfect Pantone matched colors. If you want to make a bolder brand statement in the new year, custom tape is the solution you've been looking for.

ATG Tape

For both crafters and framing professionals, the quality of the tape application can be just as important as the characteristics of the tape itself. That's a big part of what makes adhesive transfer gun (ATG) tape so celebrated.

ATG tape is a double-sided, lined tape that's applied with a dispenser. That dispenser also automatically rewinds the liner as you go. This tape is strong, clear, and extremely effective at bonding photos, paper, and other memorabilia. So, whether you're a professional framer or a passionate scrapbooker, get your ATG tape now to make sure you're ready to get right to work come the new year.

Vinyl Tape

Stop us if you have any of these on your list of New Year's resolutions:

  • Fix that leaky pipe
  • Get those chaotic cables organized
  • Create a vibrant art installation entirely out of tape

Ring a bell? If so, now's the time to get stocked up on the all-around top-performer, vinyl tape. This is a strong, weather-resistant type of tape favored for its remarkable flexibility. It can help you seal mechanical joints and pipes, label and organize your electronics, and even craft more vivid artwork and décor. So, even if you don't have any of those items on your resolution list, it's still worth having a roll of vinyl tape around. Just in case.

Masking Tape

Nothing inspires transformations like the New Year, and there's no easier way to transform your home than with a fresh coat of paint. However, to get the results you'll want to celebrate all year long, you'll need plenty of high-quality masking tape ready to go.

At Tape Jungle, you can find many colors and sizes of general purpose masking tape. Constructed from saturated crepe paper with pressure-activated rubber adhesive, this tape is what most folks are familiar with. Use it to keep your DIY paint jobs neat and tidy.

For professionals engaged in thermal spray or plasma spray work, there's also glass cloth masking tape. Made of woven fiberglass cloth with high-performance, pressure-activated silicone adhesive, it can withstand temperatures over 500°F. So, no matter how hot your New Year's painting plans are, you can pick up the supplies you need to keep things looking sharp.

Double Sided Tapes

Much like ATG tape, other double sided tapes are commonly applied with a dispenser. However, they can be constructed from a variety of different materials. The various properties of these materials make them useful for different applications.

For example, double-sided fabric tape is a great solution if you're looking to refresh your floors in the new year. It's available in several widths, suitable for installing most types of carpets, and extremely easy to use. Then there's double sided tissue tape, the perfect choice if you've got a craft project that requires bonding extremely lightweight materials, or if you need a double-sided tape that can conform to complex textures like corrugation.

In short, if you've ever felt that ATG tape wasn't quite cutting it for your double sided sticking needs, use the new year as an excuse to branch out. Try something a little different, and see which tape works best for you and your projects.

Duct Tape

Of course, no discussion of useful tapes would be complete without duct tape. It's an all-around performer and a winner for professionals, DIYers, and hobbyists alike. Available in many different colors, patterns, widths, and thicknesses, there's almost certainly a duct tape suited to your New Year's goals. For example:

Lastly, a word of advice about duct tape: Don't wait until you need it to pick some up. As the first-in-mind, easiest, most affordable solution to innumerable little hiccups in life, it's always better to have a roll ready for whatever the new year might bring.

Gaffers Tape

Are you getting ready for any stage performances, roller derby bouts, pop-up pickleball events, or theatrical rigging in the coming months? Then the tape you need to pick up pronto is gaffers tape. It's ideal for theater, film, and event setups where visibility and clean removal are essential.

At Tape Jungle, you can find an enormous variety of gaffers tape options, including:

Standard Grade Gaffers Tape

  • Low gloss
  • Polyethylene coated cloth
  • Natural rubber adhesive
  • 3" width
  • Available in basic and fluorescent colors

Premium Grade Gaffers Tape

  • Non-reflective/matte
  • Vinyl coated cloth
  • Strong rubber adhesive
  • 3" width
  • Available in basic and fluorescent colors

With gaffers tape, it's as easy as choosing colors and getting to work. So go get that crazy cable wall organized! Or finally host that underground roller derby tournament you've been dreaming of. With just a few rolls of gaffers tape, anything's possible.

Reflective and Safety Tape

If you're a business owner, you probably have some New Year's goals for your organization. If those include improved safety, visibility, and employee experiences at your facilities, you'll want to get some reflective and safety tapes.

You can find all kinds of reflective and safety tape options at Tape Jungle that are perfect for indicating pathways, clearly marking hazards, and more, including:

Set the right tone for the new year by making safety a priority. All it takes is choosing high-quality, easy-to-apply, affordable tapes to protect your facility and those who use it.

Floor Marking & Social Distancing Tape

Finally, to make sure you're prepared for anything the new year can throw at you, make sure you have the right tape for marking floors in a pinch. We all learned a lot about how important a simple roll of tape could be for safety over the past few years. Don't let those lessons go to waste. Have some on hand so you can face the next 12 months with absolute confidence in your preparation and planning.

Gear up for the New Year with Tape Jungle.

Spotlight on Productivity and Organization

The usefulness of having the right tape on hand goes beyond achieving your personal goals. It can also make a huge difference in keeping teams, businesses, and other organizations productive and in sync.

To illustrate this, let's examine how Tape Jungle's products can simplify workflows, reduce downtime, and promote general organization.

Labeling

Masking tape and gaffers tape are easy to write on, apply with simple pressure, and can be removed cleanly when no longer needed. They're both available in a wide variety of colors. This makes them great options for getting records, shelves, and storage rooms in order.

Use color coding to distinguish different items by department, time period, application, and so on. Each tape label can be easily written on with critical information. If a mistake is made or the contents of a box change, replacing the label is as easy as peeling the old one off and attaching a new piece. No re-typing or niche, expensive supplies are necessary.

Branding

We touched on using custom tapes for order fulfillment. But even businesses that aren't shipping consumer goods can use this product as an eye-catching, cost-effective strategy for brand building in the new year. Whenever you need to pack, store, send, or seal anything, custom tape instantly elevates mundane tasks to branding opportunities without any extra effort.

Moving

If your plans for the coming year involve moving offices, then having the right types of tape (ideally in several colors) will make the process much smoother. Branded packing tape can secure boxes and wrapped furniture while ensuring everything gets safely delivered to your new location.

You can also use the same labeling strategies mentioned above to keep your supplies organized. Color coding by department or room will give you, employees, and movers a fast and easy way to know what goes where.

Industry-Specific Solutions

Depending on your industry or personal focus, different tapes may suit your needs better. Here's a quick cheat sheet of which tape products to consider when deciding what to stock up on:

Small Businesses

  • Custom tape for quick, cost-effective branding and package sealing
  • Safety and reflective tape to mark workplace hazards
  • Masking tape, duct tape, and vinyl tape for quick fixes around the office or store

Crafters and DIYers

  • ATG tape for scrapbooking, shadowboxes, and framing
  • Double sided cloth tape for installing carpeting
  • Vinyl and duct tape for quick pipe and joint repairs
  • Colorful vinyl and duct tape for crafting

Warehousing and Industrial Operations

  • Safety and reflective tapes for marking paths and highlighting hazards
  • Professional grade vinyl and duct tapes for quick repairs
  • Glass cloth masking tape for thermal spray/plasma spray work

Theaters and Athletic Organizations

  • Gaffers tape for organizing set pieces, cables, and lighting equipment
  • Gaffers and duct tape for marking temporary courts and playing fields
  • Vinyl and gaffers tape for repairing and securing athletic equipment

Home Service Professionals

  • Duct and vinyl tape for temporary patches and repairs
  • Double sided cloth tape for flooring work
  • Masking tape for painting
  • Masking and gaffers tape for organizing and labeling equipment

Sustainability and Smart Choices

Finally, what about New Year's resolutions to be more eco-friendly? Naturally, there are tapes to support those goals as well. While many tapes use plastic films and other non-biodegradable materials, eco-friendly tapes are made of paper that will fully decompose back into the environment after an appropriate amount of time.

Paper tape options include:

Double Sided Crepe Paper Tape

  • Available in 6.0 mil and 7.0 mil
  • Available in multiple widths ranging from ¼" to 56"
  • Uses natural rubber/resin adhesive

Crepe Paper Masking Tape

  • Available in a wide assortment of colors, widths, and thicknesses
  • Choose a variety that uses a natural rubber/resin adhesive

If you or your business are looking for the most eco-friendly option for a very specific application, you can also reach out to us for more information. Our experts know everything about tape. They can help you find innovative or unexpected solutions to your New Year'acs sustainability goals.

Tape Jungle Wishes You a Happy New Year

Thank you for visiting Tape Jungle and loving our products. We hope this coming year is filled with wins and fulfilled resolutions for all!

Whatever your business, DIY, or hobby, Tape Jungle has the tape you need to stay organized and productive in the new year. We offer over 300 different types of tape for many different applications. To find the right solution for your problem, explore our line of tape products or reach out to our experts to gear up for success today.