We
offer a wide variety of tape colors, widths and
styles. Your applications and your choice of P-touch
model should guide your ultimate tape selection. Our
tape selections include both laminated and
non-laminated tapes with a variety of adhesive
choices. The information on this site should help
you determine the correct tape for your specific
application.
P-touch TZ tapes are the only
tapes available that have a unique lamination, which
makes the labels heat, cold, water, chemical and
fade resistant (perfect for use outdoors, cold
environments and near food). The Brother labels are
extremely durable, have a professional finish and
will outlast other labels.
With over 100 tz tape and m tape colors and widths
to choose from, getting organized is now easy.
There is a variety of P-touch tape types, colors and
sizes to choose from to suit the P-touch electronic
labeler you are using.
Laminated
tape sticks to virtually any surface and is
durable enough to withstand scrapes and
abrasions. Because it's water resistant, it can
be used outdoors, as well as indoors. It shrugs
off spills of any kind; from water, to oil, to
chemicals and won't fade under harsh UV rays.
And it stays on through hot and cold
environments from freezers to microwaves. We
have laminated tapes down to a science.
-> Resistant to water, sunlight, chemicals, heat and
cold ->
Can stick to virtually any surface ->
Are durable as they won’t fade or tear ->
Can be used indoors (such as microwaves and
freezers) as well as outdoors ->
Labels do not leave a sticky residue when they are
removed, leaving a smooth, clean surface
Non-laminated tape (M tape)
Perfect for general indoor use
Available in a range of colors
The
diagram below illustrates the composition of a
Brother P-touch laminated tape:
Fluorescent tape
This tape has
a background that stands out more than standard
color tape and is very eye-catching. Some of its
best uses are for warning and instruction labels
in factories and advertising labels in stores.
-> Tapes are brighter, which stands out more than
standard color tape
->
Useful for signs and notices
This tape is made
from cloth so that after letters are printed on
it, an iron can be used to stick this tape to
some other piece of cloth.
This tape allows letters to be printed on it to
be transferred by ironing to a piece of fabric.
It can be used to place the names on smooth
surface fabric like the 100% cotton used in
uniforms. Clothing with letters transferred to
it can be dry-cleaned, or washed.
-> Tape is made from cloth and allows users to
produce iron-on labels for clothing
->
Clothing with Iron on Fabric tape can be dry
cleaned
Tamper Evident tape (laminated)
This tape has
a special adhesive so when the label is peeled
off it leaves a checkerboard pattern. Use it for
labels that must not be peeled off such as
company assets.
->
Ideal for use on company equipment
Flexible Identification tape (laminated)
Perfect for
wire wrapping, cabling and other curved
surfaces. This specially designed tape can be
used for telco and datacome applications.
-> Made with special materials designed for labeling
around sharp bends and around cylindrical surfaces
->
Label will not lift up by the edges, ensuring a
complete adhesion to the surface
->
Ideal for flagging cables
Extra Strength Adhesive tape (laminated)
Extra
Strength Adhesive Laminated Tapes are perfect
for textured and hard to stick surfaces. Extra
Strength industrial tape has up to twice the
adhesive strength than regular P-touch Tape. It
can be used on a much wider range of surfaces
and materials. It's ideal for harsh environments
and textured surfaces!
-> Has twice the adhesive strength than regular
P-touch tape
->
Can be used on a wide range of industrial
materials
->
Ideal for harsh environments & textured surfaces
TZ Cleaning tapes
Cleans print heads after heavy usage for
continuous optimum performance
- good for up to 100 cleanings
Metallic Tapes
Non-Laminated
Metallic Tape is also known as "M" tape. This
tape is non-laminated and prints black letters
on durable color tape. This tape should be used
for indoor, temporary use.
Avery Die Cut Labels
There are
three different styles of AV (Avery) label
cassettes available, which are designed to
expand your addressing and filing capabilities.
All styles are die-cut paper labels available
for specific models only:
PT2600
2. Tape widths
Brother
label tapes come in 6 sizes as shown below:
1/4" (6mm)
3/8" (9mm)
1/2" (12mm)
3/4" (18mm)
1.0" (24mm)
1.5" (36mm)
Why do Brother
P-touch laminated labels last longer?
Unlike ordinary labels, our unique
laminated tape technology ensures that a layer of
super-clear polyethylene laminate protects your
text.
Brother P-touch laminated TZ tapes
consist of six layers of materials, resulting in a
thin, extremely strong label. Characters are
formed with a thermal transfer ink and sandwiched
between two protective layers of PET (polyester
film). The result is a virtually indestructible
label that can withstand even the harshest
conditions.
In fact, we are sure about the
durability of our labels because we’ve tested them
to the extreme, against the effects of abrasion,
temperature, chemicals and sunlight. Results prove
that Brother P-touch laminated labels out perform
competitor labels, staying legible and affixed, so
you can be confident of a professional quality label
that has been designed to last.
And Brother can prove it. The
following will show you exactly p-touch labels are
tested to the extreme.
Abrasion Resistant
Labels
Brother’s patented tape lamination
technology ensures that Brother P-touch laminated
labels can withstand even heavy abrasion.
The Abrasion Test Procedure
A 1kg sanding device was passed over
Brother P-touch laminated labels, and non-laminated
competitor labels. After 50 return passes the
characters underneath the Brother P-touch laminated
label were completely unaffected and the lamination
was only slightly scratched.
Temperature Resistant
Labels
Whether you want to use our labels
in freezing conditions or alternatively in extremely
warm environments, our labels have been designed to
last, we know this because we've tested them to the
extreme. In fact, results show that Brother P-touch
laminated labels can withstand temperatures from
-80°C to 150°C.
The Temperature Test Procedure
Brother P-touch laminated labels,
slightly roughened with abrasive paper, were
attached to stainless steel then heated and cooled.
After 240 hours at -80°C no noticeable change in
tape adhesive or color had occurred. After 240 hours
at 150°C, despite slight discoloration, the text on
the label remained completely intact, and the heat
actually increased the tapes' adhesive strength, due
to a slight softening and spreading of the
adhesive.* We recommend TZ-M931/951/961 (Black on
matt silver) as most resistant to high temperatures
in terms of discoloration.
Fade Resistant Labels
Wherever you use P-touch laminated
labels, they have been designed to stay as clear and
legible as the day they were applied.
The Fade Test Procedure
Several Brother P-touch laminated
labels, in various colors, were attached to coated
metal plates and placed inside a fade-inducing
chamber at 83°C. They were left for a period of 100
hours to simulate a year in sunny surroundings and
then inspected for any obvious changes. The
text color remained unchanged and so all characters
were still completely legible. To the naked eye, the
tapes' background color showed no change, except for
the yellow tape which showed some slight fading.
Water and Chemical
Resistance
Water and chemical resistance tests
were conducted in two stages:
Stage 1
-
The water and chemical submersion test
Stage 2 - The water and chemical abrasion test
Stage 1
Water and Chemical Submersion Test
Procedure
To test Brother P-touch laminated
labels against the effects of water and chemicals,
the tapes were firstly attached to glass slides and
immersed in a variety of liquids for 2 hours.
No change in appearance or structure of the labels
occurred, and the labels remained affixed to the
slides. Although some labels soaked in certain
chemicals showed minor changes, rubbing the labels
with the same chemicals had no effect at all. So
even if chemicals are spilled on your Brother
P-touch laminated labels, a quick wipe should be
enough to prevent any damage.
Stage 2
Water and Chemical Abrasion Test
Procedure
Brother P-touch laminated tape was
affixed to several glass plates. A 500g weight with
a chemical and solvent infused cloth was passed over
each label 20 times. As the results below show, the
print quality of Brother P-touch laminated labels
was unaffected, unlike our competitor’s
non-laminated labels.
Strong Adhesion
The Adhesion Test Procedure
To test the adhesive strength of
Brother P-touch laminated tapes, 12mm standard tape
and extra strength adhesive tape were affixed to a
variety of objects, all with different surfaces, and
left for 30 minutes. Adhesive strength was tested by
removing the tape at an angle of 180 degrees. This
testing
method complies with Japanese
Standard JIS Z0237 testing for adhesive tape.
Test Results
The table explains that an adhesive
strength of approximately 6 Newtons* was maintained
with most materials. Our strong adhesive tape
maintained an average of 50% more adhesive strength
compared to our standard tape and is suitable for
more demanding surfaces such as polypropylene.
Choose the right tape
for the job
Brother P-touch laminated tapes are
available in a wide range of tape colors, widths and
styles. Your application and your choice of P-touch
model should guide your ultimate tape selection. The
links below will also help you to determine the
correct tape for your applications.
