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Buy custom tapes that seal your cartons and advertise your brand on every parcel. Boxify Now prints custom printed tapes on clear, white and tan polypropylene film, vinyl and kraft paper, including water-activated paper tape for heavier boxes. Choose your width, roll length, ink colors and repeat pattern. Order custom tapes wholesale with low minimums and free design support, and turn plain stock boxes into branded shipments using custom tapes with logo printing. Buy now or request a quote.

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Custom tapes are carton-sealing tapes printed with a logo, message or pattern that repeats along the roll. They close a box exactly as plain tape does, but they also brand the parcel, show at a glance whether it has been opened and can carry handling instructions. Boxify Now supplies custom printed tape on film and paper backings, in the widths, lengths and colors your packing bench uses.

Custom Tapes Specifications at a Glance

  • Backings: polypropylene film, PVC vinyl, self-adhesive kraft paper and water-activated kraft paper, plain or fiber-reinforced
  • Widths: 2 inch (48 mm) and 3 inch (72 mm) are standard, with other widths on request
  • Roll lengths: hand rolls such as 55 and 110 yards, plus longer machine rolls
  • Backing colors: clear, white, tan, black or a custom shade
  • Printing: PMS-matched ink colors, or CMYK for full-color designs
  • Adhesives: acrylic, hot melt, natural rubber or starch-based gum, matched to the backing
  • Artwork: PDF, AI or EPS; vector logos give the sharpest result
  • Proofing: digital proof showing the repeat before production

What Are Custom Tapes Used For?

Custom tapes are used to seal shipping cartons while branding them, which makes them one of the lowest-cost pieces of printed packaging a business can buy. One roll decorates a hundred or more parcels. Common uses include:

  • Branding stock cartons: online sellers put a logo on plain corrugated shipping boxes without printing the box itself
  • Tamper evidence: a parcel resealed with plain tape over printed tape is easy to spot at the door
  • Handling messages: fragile, this way up, heavy, or keep refrigerated
  • Warehouse control: color-coded tape for quality checks, returns, mixed pallets or separate sales channels
  • Promotions: seasonal designs, a discount code or a social handle on every delivery

Which Types of Custom Packaging Tape Can You Order?

You can order custom packaging tape on four main backings, and each behaves differently on the dispenser and on the box. Start with how heavy your cartons are and how you want the parcel to look.

Polypropylene Film Tape

Polypropylene, often listed as BOPP, is the everyday carton-sealing tape. It is thin, strong along its length and economical, and it comes clear, white or tan. Acrylic adhesive ages well and copes with a wide temperature range, while hot melt grabs quickly and holds firmly on busy packing lines.

PVC Vinyl Tape

Vinyl tape is thicker and softer than polypropylene. It unwinds quietly, conforms around box edges and is usually paired with a natural rubber adhesive. Brands choose it when the tape is a visible design feature.

Self-Adhesive Kraft Paper Tape

Paper tape has a matte, natural surface that suits kraft cartons and corrugated mailer boxes. It tears by hand, takes pen and marker, and gives a parcel an all-paper look.

Water-Activated Paper Tape

Water-activated tape, also called gummed tape, carries a starch-based adhesive that becomes sticky when wet. It soaks into the carton surface and bonds with the fibers, so peeling it off tears the board and leaves clear evidence. Reinforced versions contain fiberglass strands for heavy cartons. It needs a dispenser that wets the strip as it feeds.

Hand Rolls and Machine Rolls

Hand rolls fit the tape guns and bench dispensers found in most packing rooms. Machine rolls are wound longer for automatic case sealers, which cuts the number of roll changes on a busy shift. Both carry the same print.

How Do You Choose Custom Packing Tape for Your Boxes?

Choose custom packing tape by matching it to the carton weight, the board and the conditions the parcel will travel through. Thickness is quoted in mils, and a thicker backing with more adhesive carries more load. Use this as a starting point:

  • Light and medium cartons: 2 inch polypropylene tape is normally enough
  • Heavy or overfilled cartons: step up to 3 inch tape, a heavier grade or reinforced water-activated tape
  • Recycled-content board: hot melt and water-activated adhesives grip short, dusty fibers well
  • Cold rooms and freezers: ask for an adhesive rated for low temperatures
  • Machine sealing: tell us your case sealer model so roll length and core size match

Not sure which board you are sealing? Compare options in our corrugated boxes range.

How Should You Design Custom Printed Tape?

Design custom printed tape with bold, simple artwork, because the print area is only two or three inches tall and is read from a distance. A design repeats at a fixed interval along the roll, so everything must fit inside one repeat.

  • Keep the logo and text clear of both edges by about a quarter inch
  • Use one or two high-contrast ink colors on a white, tan or clear backing
  • Alternate the logo with a web address or handle so each strip shows both
  • Avoid fine lines and small type, which fill in on textured paper tape
  • Consider a reversed design, where the backing color forms the logo inside a printed band

Is Custom Shipping Tape Better Than Printed Boxes?

Custom shipping tape does not replace printed boxes, but it is the fastest way to brand plain ones. A single tape design works across every carton size you stock, so you avoid holding printed inventory in ten sizes. Printed boxes still win on full-panel coverage and unboxing impact. Many sellers use both: printed mailers for hero products and stock cartons sealed with branded tape for everything else.

Is Custom Grip Tape the Same Thing?

No. Custom grip tape is a different product: an abrasive, sandpaper-like sheet for skateboard decks, or a tacky wrap for bat, stick and racket handles. The custom tapes on this page are packaging tapes for sealing cartons, so they will not add traction to sports equipment.

How Much Tape Do You Need?

Estimate tape by adding the box length to a short overlap down each end, then doubling it for the top and bottom seams. A 12 inch long box uses about 17 inches per seam, or just under three feet in total, so a 110 yard roll seals roughly 110 boxes. Heavier cartons sealed in an H pattern use about twice as much. Share your weekly parcel count and we will suggest a quantity.

How Do You Apply Tape for a Secure Seal?

Apply tape to a clean, dry carton and press it down firmly, because pressure-sensitive adhesive only reaches full strength once it is rubbed into the board. A few habits make the difference:

  • Run the strip along the center seam and at least two inches down each end
  • Use the H pattern, sealing the center seam and both edge seams, for heavy or valuable parcels
  • Do not stretch film tape as you apply it, since it can lift as it relaxes
  • Store rolls at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, and use older stock first

Why Order Custom Tapes From Boxify Now?

  • Free design support, including setting your logo into a clean repeat
  • No die or plate charges
  • Low minimums for small shops and wholesale pricing by the case
  • A digital proof to approve before printing
  • Free shipping; your quote will confirm delivery details for your location

How Do You Order Custom Packaging Tape?

  1. Tell us what you ship, how heavy the cartons are and how you apply tape.
  2. Choose the backing, width, roll length and backing color.
  3. Decide the number of ink colors and send your logo as a PDF, AI or EPS file.
  4. Review the digital proof and check the repeat.
  5. Approve the order and confirm the quantity.
  6. We print and ship your rolls; the timeline is confirmed on your quote.

Every parcel you send is a chance to be recognized before it is opened. Request a quote for custom tapes today and put your name on the outside of the box.

Related packaging: complete your shipping kit with custom labels and stickers, paper mailer bags, mailer boxes and kraft boxes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Tapes

What are custom tapes?

Custom tapes are carton-sealing tapes printed with your logo, text or pattern in a repeating design. They seal boxes like standard tape while branding each parcel, discouraging tampering and carrying handling messages for warehouse staff and carriers.

Is custom packing tape the same as custom packaging tape?

Yes. Custom packing tape, custom packaging tape and custom shipping tape are three names for the same product: pressure-sensitive or water-activated tape printed with a brand and used to close cartons for storage and delivery.

What widths can I order?

The two standard widths are 2 inches, about 48 mm, and 3 inches, about 72 mm. Two inch tape suits most parcels, and three inch tape gives a larger print area and a stronger seal on heavy boxes.

How long is a roll of custom printed tape?

Hand-dispensed rolls are commonly 55 or 110 yards long, and machine rolls for automatic case sealers run much longer. Tell us whether you use a hand gun, a bench dispenser or a machine, and we will match the roll.

What is water-activated tape?

Water-activated tape is kraft paper tape coated with a starch-based adhesive that turns sticky when moistened. It bonds into the carton fibers, which makes the seal strong and tamper-evident. It must be applied with a dispenser that wets it.

Which is better, acrylic or hot melt adhesive?

Neither is better in every case. Acrylic adhesive ages well and handles a wide range of temperatures, so it suits long storage. Hot melt bonds quickly with strong holding power, which suits fast packing and recycled board.

How many colors can you print on tape?

Most custom tape designs use one or two ink colors on a white, clear or tan backing, which keeps them bold and legible. Additional colors and full-color artwork are possible, and we will advise on what suits your logo.

Can you print my logo on clear tape?

Yes. Clear tape lets the carton color show through, so dark ink on a kraft box reads well. For pale logos we suggest a white or colored backing instead, because light inks lose contrast on brown board.

Does printed tape stick as well as plain tape?

Yes. The print sits on the backing, not in the adhesive layer, so a printed roll has the same grip as the equivalent plain grade. Performance depends on choosing the right backing and adhesive for your cartons.

Will the print scratch or rub off in transit?

The ink is cured onto the backing and stands up to normal handling, conveyor belts and stacking. Very rough treatment can mark any printed surface, so we recommend bold designs that stay readable even with a few scuffs.

Is paper tape easier to recycle than plastic tape?

Paper tape is generally the simpler choice, because it is paper-based like the carton it seals. Plastic film tapes are usually separated from the fibers during recycling. Local rules vary, so check the guidance in your area.

Is there a minimum order for custom tapes?

We offer low minimums so small businesses can start with a modest number of rolls, and wholesale pricing for case and pallet quantities. The exact quantity options for your tape type are listed on your quote.

How much does custom shipping tape cost?

Cost depends on the backing, width, roll length, number of ink colors and quantity. Unit price falls as volume rises. Send us your specification and we will return a quote that includes free design support.

What artwork do you need?

A vector logo in AI, EPS or PDF format is ideal, with fonts converted to outlines. Tell us your ink colors as PMS references if you have them. Our designers will set the repeat and send a proof.

How long does it take to receive my order?

Lead time depends on the tape type, print colors and quantity. We confirm the production and delivery timeline on your quote, and your quote will confirm delivery details for your location before you commit to anything.

Dimesnion
All Custom Sizes & Shapes
Quantities
No Minimum Order Required
Paper Stock
10pt to 28pt (250gsm to 600gsm) Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated, Bux Board, Card Board
Printing
No Printing, CMYK, PMS, Digital and Screen
Finishing
Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Aqueous Coating
Included Options
Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored, Perforation
Additional Options
Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing / Debossing, Foil Stamping
Proof
Flat View, 3D Mock-up (On request)
Turnaround
Standard 7 – 9 Business Days, RUSH 4 – 6 Business Days
Shipping
Shippied Flat (Free Shipping to USA, UK, Canada & Australia)

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