Airport luggage tags use pressure-sensitive adhesives, which stick to the luggage when pressure is applied but do not require any moisture or heat to become sticky.
The adhesive used on luggage tags is a type of acrylic adhesive that is applied to the back of the tag in a thin layer. When the tag is applied to the luggage, pressure is applied to the adhesive layer, causing it to flow into the surface of the luggage and create a bond.
These adhesives are designed to be strong enough to keep the tag in place during transit but can also be easily removed by the baggage handlers or the owner of the luggage. This is why you can easily peel off the luggage tag without leaving any residue on your luggage.
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Airport luggage tags use pressure-sensitive adhesives, which stick to the luggage when pressure is applied but do not require any moisture or heat to become sticky.
The adhesive used on luggage tags is a type of acrylic adhesive that is applied to the back of the tag in a thin layer. When the tag is applied to the luggage, pressure is applied to the adhesive layer, causing it to flow into the surface of the luggage and create a bond.
These adhesives are designed to be strong enough to keep the tag in place during transit but can also be easily removed by the baggage handlers or the owner of the luggage. This is why you can easily peel off the luggage tag without leaving any residue on your luggage.