An Independent British Manufacturer – On a Roll Since 1964

Proudly British and independently owned, Advance Tapes has been manufacturing high-performance adhesive tapes in the UK since 1964. With over six decades of expertise, we’ve built a global reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation.

As specialists in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for industrial and professional markets, our extensive product range includes : Cloth tapes, Duct tapes, Masking tapes, Gaffer tapes, PVC tapes, Polythene tapes, Foil tapes and Double Sided tapes.– all engineered to perform in the toughest environments.

Our independence gives us complete control over every stage of production — from formulating our own specialist adhesives in-house and coating them onto carefully selected backings, to converting, finishing, and dispatching the final rolls. This end-to-end capability means we can custom-engineer tapes to meet the most demanding market requirements.

Quality and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. Advance Tapes is JOSCAR-registered, a BAE-approved supplier, and many of our products are NATO-approved and military-grade, meeting specifications such as DEF STAN 81-145/1, 81-145/2, and 81-145/2a for the defence sector. We also supply PMUC-certified tapes for nuclear industry applications, demonstrating our commitment to safety and performance in critical environments.

As proud members of AFERA, the European Adhesive Tape Association, we actively collaborate with industry partners to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards in tape manufacturing.

From Leicester to the world — Advance Tapes continues to represent British manufacturing at its best: dependable, adaptable, and built to last.