In our experience tape can often be the last thing people consider when designing and making a product. After all it’s only a roll of tape, right? Wrong!

There are many factors to consider when selecting the right tape for the job, and spending a bit of time at the outset can help prevent some costly problems further down the line. But to make things easier we’ve managed to distil the process down to just seven key questions you need to ask yourself and your supplier to make sure you get the right tape for the job.