Dimensionally stable clear polyethylene application film. Suitable for transferring cast and PVC sign vinyl.
Applications tape, also known as transfer tape or acrylic transfer tape, it is used in transfer and orientation application processes including coloured vinyl, label graphic,s and radium pattern cutting.
Application tape for vinyl stickers should be placed on the top of the sticker or piece of vinyl to make the sticker easier to apply, position, and protect it against stretching and scratching. Transfer tape allows the installer to see exactly where they are placing the sticker on the substrate. The clear plastic construction provides the transparency that is needed for our customer's easy placement stickers.
Donlee produces and supplies especially a series of general-purpose application tape, including premasking tape and pre masking film, used for transferring and applying graphics to sign substrates and vehicles, features as:
Easy unwinding, Smooth and residue-free removal
Excellent for dry and wet application
Good lay-flat properties and dimensional stability
Medium Tack: Suitable for small size vinyl lettering with gloss or matt surface
High Tack: Especially suitable for smaller lettering or graphics with slightly rough surfaces or specialty films
Rolls slit to customers' specification
When it comes to vinyl transfer, the terminology can get confusing, especially with terms like application tape, premasking film, and adhesive transfer tape. Let's simplify:
Premasking Film: This is a heavyweight, opaque material designed to protect larger vinyl graphics during transport and storage, preventing damage or distortion.
Application Tape: Often transparent, it serves as the essential bridge for “weeded” vinyl to transition smoothly onto your substrate. Think of it as the precision tool for positioning graphics onto surfaces.
Adhesive Transfer Tape: Unlike the above, this refers to industrial-grade acrylic layers typically used for high-bond mounting. These tapes adhere to surfaces for long-term, structural permanence while maintaining clean edges (learn more about industrial adhesive tapes here).
Understanding these distinctions helps you choose the right materials for your project, ensuring top-tier results every time.
At Donlee, we don't just produce application films and premasking tapes—we engineer them to outperform. Unlike off-the-shelf products, our films are carefully developed for optimal results across diverse applications.
| Property | Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PE or PP Film / Premium Paper | Offers varying flexibility and opacity options |
| Adhesive | Modified Acrylic (UV-Stabilized) | Resists yellowing, ghosting, and degradation |
| Thickness | 70 to 120 microns | Ensures superior lay-flat properties |
| Adhesion | Medium Tack or High Tack | Versatile for standard, matte, or textured vinyl |
Our standout feature? An anti-residue guarantee powered by UV-stabilized modified acrylic adhesives that prevent yellowing and ghosting over time. Plus, our tapes offer dimensional stability, meaning your vinyl graphics stay perfectly aligned—even across multi-colored jobs requiring precise registration marks.
A common question among signage professionals is: Which adhesive type is best—acrylic or rubber? Here's the definitive answer.
Acrylic adhesives, like those found in Donlee's application and premasking tapes, are engineered for long-lasting performance and clean-peel removal. Where rubber adhesives can dry out over time, becoming brittle and permanently bonding to the substrate, acrylic adhesives retain their flexibility and functionality. This characteristic ensures that no sticky residue is left behind—even after exposure to heat, pressure, or long-term storage.
Additionally, the unique chemistry of acrylic adhesives offers superior UV stability, making them the optimal choice for jobs that involve outdoor applications or prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Whether you're working with application tape for vinyl stickers, adhesive transfer tapes, or premasking tape, trust that Donlee's products are built for reliability, durability, and precision.
For installers using wet application methods, the last thing you need is your application tape losing its grip and turning milky. Donlee films are designed to be moisture-tolerant, delivering steady performance even in humid conditions. This ensures you can work with precision and confidence in any environment.
The rise of UV-printed vinyl graphics has introduced new challenges—especially with their highly textured surface. Donlee's high-tack acrylic transfer tape is specifically engineered to bond seamlessly with UV-printed vinyl, ensuring smooth application every time.
When aligning multi-colored designs or positioning detailed graphics, even the slightest stretch in your application tape can ruin your results. That's why Donlee's “low-stretch” films are crafted for dimensional stability, helping you create perfect overlays and precise registration.
What tack level do I need for matte vinyl?
For matte or textured vinyl, a high-tack acrylic adhesive transfer tape is recommended. It grips securely, preventing slippage during transfer.
Can application tape be used for heat transfer vinyl (HTV)?
No. Application tape for vinyl stickers and decals is distinct from heat transfer vinyl. While HTV materials are designed for heat presses, Donlee's application tapes are optimized for cold adhesion to non-porous surfaces like glass, metal, and PVC.
Does Donlee offer custom widths?
Absolutely. Donlee provides slit-to-order services, allowing you to customize tape widths to exactly match your project needs.
When you choose Donlee, you're not just buying adhesive tapes—you're investing in precision and performance. Here's why professionals trust us:
Slit-to-Order Customization: Tailor widths to fit your specific requirements.
Cleanroom Manufacturing: Our films are manufactured in Class 1000 cleanrooms, ensuring they're dust-free and perfect for optical-grade vinyl projects.
Advanced R&D: With 50+ research professionals rigorously testing film performance in various environments, our products are proven to support long-term use without leaving residue.
Unmatched Scalability: With a production capacity exceeding 24,000 MT of technical films annually, Donlee is equipped to handle orders of any size or complexity.
Industry Leadership: From application tape for vinyl graphics to premasking tape for large-scale installations, we're industry pioneers in adhesive innovation.
| Film | PE-Film, PP-film |
| Thickness | 70~120micron |
| Adhesive | Modified acrylic |
| Adhesion | 70~180g/25mm |
| Roll Size | 1.22 x 91.4m (100 yards) or as ordered. |
| We welcome your inquiries to our application tapes, and any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. | |
Donlee is professional in know-how. We have been immersed in the line for 3decades and grounded in the largest manufacturing nation-land, thoroughly understand well client’ various needs.
Donlee is massive in capability: we could move shipment fast in 3-30days from Donlee Premises. Thanks to the advantageous scale effect, cost competitiveness is realized meanwhile direct agreements with raw materials branded manufacturing suppliers are strategically reached, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality acrylic transfer tape.
Donlee is responsible for Quality: for quality or spec discrepancies happened, which proved to be only caused by our reason, we shall assume our responsibility for them by practical compensation, even though such cases happen few in history, a commitment that extends to every product, including our pre masking film.
Our headquarter is located in Foshan China, and branch offices in Shenzhen, India, and Vietnam.
Our headquarters and major production base are located in Foshan China, 1.5hour driving from Hong Kong, affiliate companies exist in Shenzhen China, Suzhou China, Bac Ninh Vietnam, and UP Noida, India, and UP Noida, India, ensuring efficient manufacturing and distribution of application tape for vinyl stickers and premasking tape worldwide.
Please consult our sales staff with your specific film requirements. The protective film is a kind of technical product, its successful performance is subjected to substrate surfaces, applicable methods, processing steps, circumstances, etc. Knowing these details would help us greatly to recommend proper items. Nevertheless, the most reliable way is analyzing and testing samples of the substrate to be protected in Donlee lab, we'd match our product with great assurance for the client's satisfactory use.
Upon specific requirements and rather potential, it is our pleasure to provide free samples weighted within 1kg and use FedEx, DHL, or UPS to deliver them. The sample requested beyond 1kg is expected to be afforded by the consignee or negotiable.
MOQ is flexible. Usually, we propose 20000sqm and up, but for some special cases, we require a lower or higher amount.
Regular items delivery from warehouse: 2-3days
Converting product: 3-7days
Customized product: 7-30days
This is the most basic yet important procedure before we put the products on the market. As an ISO9001 certified company, quality is our life.
