Glue sticks are one of those everyday products we often take for granted. Found in classrooms, offices, homes, and studios around the world, they make life easier – sticking, sealing, and securing without the mess.
Glue sticks may seem simple, but the difference between average and excellent performance becomes clear over time. From early years craft projects to professional presentations.
In this insight, we explore why they’re so convenient and what makes our very own Exilon glue sticks stand out – especially when it comes to long‑term performance.
Why Are Glue Sticks So Popular?
Glue sticks offer a combination of convenience, cleanliness, and control.
- Clean application: No drips, spills, or sticky fingers.
- Precision: Ideal for more detailed work.
- Fast drying: Move onto the next part of the project quickly.
- Safe and user‑friendly: Most glue sticks are solvent‑free and safe for children.
- Portable: Easy to carry in pencil cases or store in desk drawers, and craft boxes.
Whether in a classroom or in an office, glue sticks offer simplicity with effectiveness.
Typical Applications:
Art, Craft & Juniors
For younger children, they are easy to grip, simple to apply, and less messy than liquid glues.
Common uses include:
- Paper crafts and collage work
- Classroom displays
- Worksheets and exercise books
- Scrapbooking and card making
Their clean application encourages creativity without the frustration of sticky spills or wrinkled paper.
Secondary Education & Office Use
As projects become more complex, older students and office users often rely on glue sticks for:
- Mounting charts, posters, and diagrams
- Attaching photos and printed materials
- Light packaging and document assembly
- Model‑making and design projects
Consistency and long‑term adhesion becomes increasingly important – this really matters.
The Problem with Economy Glue Sticks
Not all glue sticks are created the same. While many economy brands perform well at first, they often fail after a short time. The bond weakens, edges lift, corners peel, and projects slowly fall apart.
This can lead to:
- Rework and frustration
- Increased material waste
- Higher long‑term costs
- Poor presentation
Short‑term stick is easy. Long‑term adhesion is what defines quality.
Why Choose Exilon Glue Sticks?
Polycopy sells a range of glue sticks from economy to the most well-known, our stand-out brand is Exilon, which is designed to stick well and stay stuck – not just for the moment, but for weeks, months, and beyond.
Exilon offers a glue stick that combines ease of use, cleanliness, sustainability, and dependable long‑term performance, Exilon is the smart choice.
Exilon glue sticks deliver consistent performance from the moment of application – and crucially, long after.
- Strong initial tack for immediate bonding
- Reliable long‑term adhesion that resists peeling and lifting
- Smooth, even application
- Clean, low‑odour use
While well-known brands – such as Pritt, often set the benchmark for glue stick performance, our cost-effective alternative – Exilon, performs at least as well – and in many situations, better.
Glue performs differently on coloured papers than white. In particular, blue paper can be more challenging to remain stuck…
Our extensive tests are carried out on a range of coloured papers. We check immediate adhesion, 1 week, 1 month and adhesion after 6 months to ensure Exilon performs reliably and consistently.
Our focus is on delivering dependable results that last, whether in busy classrooms, demanding office environments, or creative studios.
Conclusion
Glue sticks may be small, but performance makes a big difference. With Exilon, you get a clean application, and a dependable long-term hold and they are a cost-effective solution to popular brands but perform the same.
View our range here – Glue Sticks
See for yourself. Contact us for an Exilon sample, call: 01509 610077 or email sales@polycopy.co.uk