Custom printed tape is the fastest and most cost effective way to brand a parcel. Print your logo, your brand colours or a marketing message straight onto your packing tape and every box you ship becomes a moving advert for your business. No new box tooling, no expensive redesign, no need to change the packaging you already use.
We manufacture and print all of our custom printed packing tape here in the UK, across kraft paper, water activated, polypropylene and vinyl. Whether you are sealing a handful of orders a week or running a high volume packing line, there is a branded packing tape in this range to suit.
Why use custom printed tape?
- Fast turnaround, typically a 10 to 20 day lead time
- Up to 3 colours and flood colour
- Free artwork setup and tooling when you switch to us
- Low minimum order quantities, so branding is affordable at small volumes
- Multiple adhesive types for excellent performance in a range of environments
- Great adhesion to all corrugated cardboard material, reliable long lasting stick
- Our printed paper and gummed paper tapes are easily recycled with the box
- Works with a dispenser, or easily applied by hand
- Strong resistance to moisture and humidity
Choose your tape material
Different jobs call for different tape. Here is how the range breaks down.
- Custom printed kraft paper tape. The eco friendly choice. It is fully recyclable with the cardboard box, it takes print beautifully and it suits brands that want a natural, sustainable look. Browse our full range of paper packing tape.
- Custom printed water activated tape. Gummed paper tape that bonds into the cardboard fibres to create a tamper evident seal, the same style Amazon uses. Strong, recyclable and fast to apply. See the full water activated tape range.
- Custom printed polypropylene tape. The cost effective workhorse. Strong, water resistant and reliable for everyday carton sealing. See our polypropylene tape.
- Custom printed vinyl tape. Durable, low noise and dependable across a wide temperature range, ideal for heavier cartons. See our vinyl packing tape.
Pair your printed packaging tape with one of our water activated tape machines to dispense an exact length every time, cutting waste and speeding up your packing bench.
Print options, minimum orders and lead times
You can print in up to three colours, or use a flood colour to cover the full width of the tape for maximum impact. Bold, high contrast designs work best, so a simple logo or a short message in a colour that pops against brown or white kraft will always outperform a busy, detailed design.
Minimum order quantities are deliberately low, which is what makes branded packing tape such an easy entry point into custom packaging. Switch your supply to us and we cover artwork setup and tooling. Lead times typically run to 10 to 20 days from artwork approval.
Sustainable branded packing tape
Our printed paper and gummed paper tapes are 100% recyclable along with the cardboard box, so your customer does not have to peel anything off before putting the box in the recycling. If you are working towards removing single use plastic from your dispatch process, custom printed paper tape is one of the simplest swaps you can make. It sits alongside the rest of our plastic free packaging range.
Custom printed tape in action
See how ethical baking brand Good Mess used custom printed paper tape to carry their brand all the way to the doorstep. For the thinking behind it, read our guide on how to create the unboxing wow factor with custom tape, or the 10 reasons why you need custom printed packing tape.
Custom printed tape FAQs
What is custom printed tape?
Custom printed tape is standard packing tape printed with your own logo, artwork or message. It seals the box exactly as normal tape does, while turning the parcel into a branded item at almost no extra cost.
What is the minimum order for custom printed packing tape?
Minimum order quantities are low compared with custom printed boxes, which is why tape is usually the cheapest way to start branding your packaging. Get in touch and we will quote for the volume you actually need.
How long does custom printed tape take to produce?
Typically 10 to 20 days from the point your artwork is approved.
Which custom tape is best for branding?
Kraft paper and water activated tapes give the best print finish and the strongest sustainability story. Polypropylene and vinyl are the better pick if you need a lower cost per roll or extra durability in tough conditions.
Is printed packaging tape recyclable?
Our printed paper and gummed paper tapes are recyclable with the cardboard box. Polypropylene and vinyl tapes are not, so if recyclability matters to you, go for a paper based option.
Can I print in my exact brand colours?
Yes. We colour match to Pantone, so your tape lines up with the rest of your brand.
Not sure which tape is right for your products? Talk to our team and we will help you pick the right material, print and format for the way you pack.