Making Sense of the 180 Degree Peel Test

If you're trying to figure out how well your tape or label actually sticks, the 180 degree peel test is probably the first thing you'll look at. It's one of those industry standards that sounds a bit technical when you first hear it, but once you see it in action, it makes total sense. You're basically taking a strip of material, sticking it to a flat surface, and then pulling it back on itself to see how much muscle it takes to get it off. ...

April 20, 2026 · 7 min · Nick Zak