When Transparent Tape Meets Sustainability!

Imagine a world where your commitment to sustainability extends to every detail, even the tape you use. Introducing Ahlstrom MasterTape® Cristal – the transparent, fiber-based tape that perfectly complements your paper-only packaging. Whether you're looking to enhance your sustainable practices at home or in the office, we've got you covered.

Why settle for less when you can seal, pack, stick, close, craft, strap the better way? Ahlstrom MasterTape® Cristal offers versatile solutions across multiple markets, including office supplies, retail and e-commerce, and much more. It's time to make your packaging as sustainable as your values. 🌿📦

Ready to make the switch? Let's seal the deal with Ahlstrom MasterTape® Cristal!


At Ahlstrom, we're committed to our purpose: We Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a more Sustainable World. 

MasterTape® Cristal is our range of fiber-based, transparent tape backings made of renewable sources, FSC certified pulp. All its products are recyclable (according to both EN13430 requirements and conditions and the CEPI Recyclability Laboratory Test Method Version 2 Rev. 08/2022-09-27) and suitable for compostability (according to EN 13432).

Tape your future with MasterTape® Cristal: Transparent, Versatile and Sustainable.

 

Discovering the key features of MasterTape® Cristal

  • The clear choice for a greener future

    As an alternative to fossil-based materials, they are recyclable tape backings (EN 13430), suitable for industrial and home compostability (EN13432)

  • Transparency with purpose

    The Cristal® transparent technology and process provide the highest transparency among paper-based products

  • Lower your carbon footprint, choose renewables

    Made from 98% bio-based materials and FSC-certified pulp

  • Versatile in every way

    Office and stationery tape, packaging tape and many other market segments​

Clear paper, clear conscience: Leading the way in sustainability 

"MasterTape® Cristal is ideal for companies who want to be pioneer in an innovative product, elevate their brand image and engage in sustainability,” says Sebastien Ferrari, Product Manager, Packaging Tape.

MasterTape® Cristal will support our customers improving their sustainability performance and addressing the challenges of reducing overall climate impact and, more specifically, Scope 3 emission.

MasterTape® Cristal offers many of the same functionalities as plastic or bio-based plastic films, while being recyclable and suitable for compostability, with lower carbon footprint.

Why choose Ahlstrom?

Our innovation platform allows us to select lower-impact materials in sourcing, improve production processes, and empower customers to create more sustainable solutions using our products, generating benefits within and beyond Ahlstrom. 

One versatile product across industries and applications

Ahlstrom MasterTape® Cristal is the better way to seal your envelopes or close delivery parcels while also enhancing your brand graphics: it will hold in place every page or wrapping paper and will even support your art and crafts ideas and projects. Whether you're looking for a sustainable solution to clearly mark your notes and safely wrap a present, or if it’s for your growing business and office, MasterTape® Cristal will seal the deal for you!

 

 

Clear paper tape, clear conscience: Leading the way in sustainability

 

When transparent tape meets sustainability

 

Revolutionize with transparent paper tape

Elevate your office supplies offering with the versatile and sustainable MasterTape® Cristal! Bring a touch of style and eco-consciousness to every project with this innovative solution tailored for modern professionals.

 

Unleash your creativity with MasterTape® Cristal. The perfect companion for the arts & crafts world! With exceptional transparency, enhance the elegance of your creations, while also tightly securing them. Let your artistry bloom and add a sustainable touch to it.

 

Grow your business sustainably with MasterTape® Cristal! Designed for light-duty packaging, it combines functionality with eco-consciousness and is perfect for adding a polished touch to your deliveries.

 

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