Abstract: A multi-roll segment package (101) for plastic tape comprises a plurality of roll segments made up of concentrically disposed spiral winding groups (119) separated and defined by helical winding portions of tape (121) connecting the spiral winding groups on adjacent roll segments. The spiral winding groups of the end roll segments (111A), (111B) comprise at least 2.5 times the number of windings as the center roll segments (115A), (115B), (115C). The roll package features high wind density and good resistance from telescoping.

Abstract: A multi-roll segment package provides a method of winding a single length of plastic tape on a plurality of closely spaced roll segments. The roll segments are wound on a core with the length of tape continuous from the inner diameter of the first roll segment to the segment outer diameter of the last roll segment. Tape protectors made of a stiff web material enclose a portion of the lengths of tape between segment outer diameters to the next sequential segment inner diameter. The tape protectors stabilize the tape as it is turned or folded to the core of the next sequential roll segment position.