Quality & Testing
The science behind our tapes
At Advance Tapes, quality is not an afterthought — it is built into every stage of product development, manufacturing, and testing. From raw material selection to final application, our focus is simple: to ensure our adhesive tapes perform exactly as expected, every time.
This commitment is why distributors and end users across demanding industries choose Advance Tapes for applications where reliability, consistency, and confidence matter most.
Every roll of Advance Tape reflects our commitment to:
- Consistent performance
- Reliable supply
- Compliance with recognised standards
- Real-world usability
Whether you are specifying, distributing, or using our products, you can trust that they have been developed, tested, and manufactured with quality at their core.
Research & Development
Driven by expertise. Guided by real-world use.
Our in-house technical expertise and continuous investment in research and development allow us to supply adhesive tapes that meet the highly demanding requirements of specialist sectors, including construction, infrastructure, nuclear, defence, and industrial manufacturing.
Advance Tapes employs a dedicated technical team focused on new product development and performance optimisation. Over the years, we have invested extensively in pilot plant equipment, enabling new adhesive formulations and constructions to be developed, refined, and tested before full-scale production.
Crucially, our R&D is shaped by close collaboration with customers and end users. By understanding how our tapes are applied in the real world, we continue to extend and improve our high-quality product range to meet evolving needs.
British Standard quality
Quality embedded at every level
Advance Tapes has a long-standing commitment to quality management. In 1987, we became the first tape manufacturer to achieve the BS5750 quality standard. This was followed by achieving ISO 9001 certification in 2004, which we maintain through a rigorous and ongoing internal auditing programme.
Quality is not confined to our technical team — it is understood and upheld by every employee across the business. This means customers can expect not only consistent, high-performing products, but also a reliable, professional experience when working with Advance Tapes.
Application Testing
Tested to standards. Proven in practice.
In addition to testing our products against recognised industry standards, including AFERA test methods, we go a step further by assessing performance in real-life application scenarios.
We have developed a comprehensive range of application-based tests that replicate how our tapes are actually used — from environmental exposure to handling, application, and removal. This ensures our products don’t just pass laboratory tests, but perform where it matters most: on site and in use.
For distributors, this means confidence in recommending our products.
For end users, it means tapes that work as intended, first time.
