Wood and paper tape, also known as coated printing paper, is referred to as powder paper in regions like Hong Kong. It is a high-grade printing paper made by coating white paint on the base paper. It is primarily used for printing covers and illustrations of high-quality books and magazines, color prints, various exquisite samples, and product packaging.

Japanese rice paper tape is generally smooth and delicate, and the beautiful calendars, wall posters in bookstores, book covers, illustrations, art books, albums, and so on that you see are almost all made with Japanese rice paper tape. Recently, due to overcapacity and technological advancements, high-gauge copper plates have also been converted into hangtags and paper bags.

The Difference Between Coated Paper and Rice Paper Tapes

Version paper and duplex paper differ mainly in material. Japanese rice paper tape is made from high-density fibers (cotton and bark, etc.), while duplex paper is made from low-density fibers (sawdust, etc.). The same thickness results in a completely different grammage per square meter. Due to the level of chemical processing, color can sometimes be hard to differentiate. A good way to tell the difference: tear the paper, Japanese rice paper tape is tough, while duplex paper is loose (brittle). Moreover, the fibers in duplex paper are quite coarse. Our printing and rice paper tape use high-quality Japanese rice paper as the base material, employing 25/32/38/76MM double-sided blank food-grade environmental-friendly paper tubes, and are produced with a unique printing technique and environmentally friendly water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive. The process involves drafting, layout, mold-making, printing, adhesive application, re-winding/cutting, and packaging inspection.