Non-uniform tail sealing and methods thereof

A method for affixing a tail to a convolutely wound log of web material, the method comprising:

• providing a log of wound web material, the web material having a machine direction and a cross-direction, the web material having a peak and a valley, wherein the maximum height distance between the peak and the valley is from about 365 μm to about 780 μm, the log of wound web material having a body portion and a tail portion, wherein the tail portion defines a first portion, a grasping portion, and a second portion;
• applying a bonding material to an exterior surface of the log of wound web material at a first plurality of application sites disposed at the first portion and a second plurality of application sites disposed at the second portion, wherein the grasping portion is devoid of any application sites, and wherein the bonding material is applied in a tapered pattern in the cross-direction, and wherein each of the first plurality of application sites and the second plurality of application sites are disconnected in a cross-direction;
• wherein the first plurality of application sites taper, such that they have less of an MD extent, as they approach the grasping portion from a first outer edge of the log of wound material and wherein the second plurality of application sites taper, such that they have less of an MD extent, as they approach the grasping portion from a second outer edge of the log of wound material;
• wherein a visual indicator is disposed proximate to the grasping portion, and wherein the grasping portion is located between the first plurality of application sites and the second plurality of application sites;
• and
• wherein at least a first application site from the first plurality of application sites and wherein at least a second application site from a second plurality of application sites have an MD extent greater than a CD extent.