Europe is moving toward increasingly energy-efficient buildings. A good example can be found in Ireland, where the number of Passivhaus-certified buildings rose from 340 in 2024 to 1,129 in 2025. This trend is part of a broader transformation in European construction: starting in 2030, all new buildings in the EU must be zero-emission buildings. In high-performance construction, airtightness is a critical factor. And that’s where technical self-adhesive tapes play an important role, providing a reliable seal at joints, overlaps, membranes, window intersections, and other critical points. At Self, we develop and manufacture technical adhesive tapes designed to meet the demands […]

SELF is pleased to announce the opening of its new distribution and converting center in Chesterfield, Michigan (USA), which began operations in January 2026. This strategic investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers throughout the Americas with faster service, greater local inventory availability, and adhesive tape solutions tailored to their specific needs. Located in one of the most important industrial regions of the United States, this new facility serves as a key logistics hub for the distribution and converting of our pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, supporting customers across the United States, Canada, and South America. Thanks to this local presence in […]

Acrylic adhesives are one of the most widely used adhesive systems in the manufacturing of industrial self-adhesive materials thanks to their excellent balance between adhesion, resistance, and durability. This type of adhesive is composed of cross-linked acrylic polymers. Polymers are macromolecules formed by long chains of monomers bonded together through highly stable chemical bonds. The cross-linked structure of acrylic adhesives provides high internal cohesion, allowing very stable adhesive performance even under demanding conditions. Thanks to these properties, acrylic adhesives offer excellent performance in industrial applications, technical labeling, adhesive tapes, laminates, and permanent bonding solutions. Main Characteristics of Water-Based Acrylic Adhesives […]

Acrylic adhesives are one of the most widely used adhesive systems in the self-adhesive tape industry due to their excellent balance between adhesion, durability, and resistance. Within this category, the two most common types are solvent-based acrylic adhesives and water-based acrylic adhesives. When selecting a technical adhesive tape, it is important to understand the differences between these two adhesive systems, as each offers specific properties depending on the application, working conditions, and technical requirements of the final product. Solvent-Based Acrylic Adhesives Solvent-based acrylic adhesives are composed of acrylic polymers dissolved in petroleum-based solvents. This type of adhesive stands out mainly […]

Growing concern about the environmental impact of plastic waste has driven a major shift in the way packaging and packing materials are designed, manufactured, and used. In this context, the concept of sustainable packaging, also known as eco-friendly or green packaging, has emerged. Sustainable packaging aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout its entire life cycle, from production to reuse or final recycling. More and more companies and consumers are choosing responsible, sustainable, and efficient packaging solutions, especially in sectors such as ecommerce, food, cosmetics, and logistics. What Is Sustainable Packaging? Sustainable packaging is designed to minimize environmental […]