Printed tape rolls can be manufactured using various types backing paper and adhesive types in order to ease of use. The most common types are:
Water Activated Tape: Also referred to as gummed tape, this type of tap is made from a paper based backing paper and starch-based adhesive. Once moisturized with water, the starch-based adhesive is activated can be applied easily to seal cardboard and corrugated boxes.  The strong adhesive makes it suitable for packing retail and shipping boxes.
Heat Activated Tape: This type of tape is made from a thermoplastic film and the adhesive is activated only when both heat and pressure is applied during the application process. This type of tape is widely used in the textile and packaging
Double Coated Tape: This is a pressure sensitive adhesive tape that is manufactured using foam, cloth, and paper material. The high temperature performance of this tape makes it ideal for use in settings where the tape may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Foam Tapes: Foam tapes are double coated tapes and are coated with acrylic or paper layer on both sides.  This type of tape is widely used for mounting and sound damping purposes.