Customized Tape
Printed tape is the largest branded surface on a parcel and the cheapest per square centimetre. It turns a plain carton into a branded one at the packing bench, without changing anything else about how the parcel is made up.
Why Buyers Specify This
- The biggest branded area on a parcel for the lowest cost
- Paper and BOPP carriers for different conditions
- Fits standard dispensers so nothing changes at the bench
- Can show when a parcel has been opened
Who It Is For
- Online sellers shipping cartons daily
- Warehouses wanting branded sealing without extra steps
- Brands sending wholesale shipments to retail customers
- Businesses running a seasonal campaign across packing
Problems It Solves
- The most visible surface on a parcel left blank
- Tape lifting in cold storage or on recycled board
- No evidence a parcel was opened in transit
- Branded packaging undone by anonymous clear tape
Where It Is Used
- Sealing outbound ecommerce cartons
- Wholesale shipments to retail customers
- Seasonal campaign packing
- Tamper evident sealing on higher value goods
Features
- Paper and BOPP carriers
- Water activated and self adhesive systems
- One and multi-colour printing
- Roll widths and lengths for standard dispensers
Materials
- Kraft paper tape
- BOPP film tape
- Adhesive systems
What We Confirm With You
| Carrier | Paper or BOPP film |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Self adhesive or water activated |
| One or more colours to your artwork | |
| Rolls | Width and length for your dispenser |
| Artwork | Vector preferred, but photographs, sketches and physical samples are enough |
| Minimum order | Quoted per item, confirmed before you commit |
| Sampling | Available before bulk on most products, once order details are confirmed |
Dimensions, weights and quantities are set against your own product and confirmed in writing before production, rather than published as fixed figures.
Production Steps For Customized Tape
Artwork prepared for the material and the press
Substrate and adhesive or coating selected
Printing to the approved proof
Cutting, slitting or sheeting
Packed in rolls, sheets or cartons as you need them
Quality Control
- Colour checked against the approved proof
- Adhesion or ink transfer tested on the finished stock
- Photographs sent for your approval before shipment
Customisation Options
- Carrier chosen for climate and recyclability
- Print colours and repeat length
- Roll width and core size
- Tamper evident construction
How It Compares With The Alternatives
Compared With Printed sticker
A sticker is a spot seal with finer detail. Tape covers a long seam and seals the carton structurally.
Compared With Plain clear tape
Clear tape does the sealing job only. Printed tape does the same job and brands the parcel.
How To Order This Well
- Tell us the dispenser you use so the roll fits
- Choose paper tape if the carton must stay fully recyclable
- Keep the repeat design readable across a short strip
- Test adhesion on your actual cartons, recycled board behaves differently
Customized Tape Questions
Paper or plastic tape?
Paper suits recyclable carton programmes and water activated systems seal very firmly. BOPP holds better in cold or damp conditions.
How many colours can be printed?
Send the artwork and we will confirm the colour count for the carrier.
What roll size should we order?
Tell us the dispenser and the carton size and we will confirm with the quote.
Can the tape show if a parcel has been opened?
Yes, tamper evident constructions are available. Tell us if that matters.
Ordered Together With This
Custom Sticker
A sticker is the cheapest way to turn plain packaging into branded packaging.
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Folded Paper Box
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Express Mailer Bag
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Get A Price For Customized Tape
Send your artwork, a reference photograph or a physical sample. We will confirm the minimum order quantity, quote the job and arrange a sample before bulk.