Once you have placed your order you can upload your print-ready artwork. Due to the printing process, please use colours from the Pantone® Coated Library, and not CMYK, RGB or unnamed spot colours. Please ensure the full design is included within the printable area as bleed is not required. Supply as a print-ready PDF as a vector-only design with all fonts outlined or embedded. Download our templates below to assist with setting up your artwork.
Ordered Roll Size Artwork Size
48mm x 50m 273mm x 44mm 48mm x 66m 273mm x 44mm 36mm x 50m 273mm x 32mm
Give your packaging a professional finish with printed packing tape. Ideal for branding parcels or sending out corporate gifts to make your packages stand out. We offer two material options to suit different needs:
PVC/Vinyl tape is a durable, traditional choice for heavier shipments
Paper-based tape is a lower-impact alternative designed for businesses looking to reduce plastic use
All designs are printed in PANTONE® colours or Spot colours rather than CMYK to ensure consistent, vibrant branding. If you're struggling with this colour format, choose "File Assist" to fix this.
Pro Tip: There’s a 7mm vertical gap between each repeat of ...
Give your packaging a professional finish with printed packing tape. Ideal for branding parcels or sending out corporate gifts to make your packages stand out. We offer two material options to suit different needs:
PVC/Vinyl tape is a durable, traditional choice for heavier shipments
Paper-based tape is a lower-impact alternative designed for businesses looking to reduce plastic use
All designs are printed in PANTONE® colours or Spot colours rather than CMYK to ensure consistent, vibrant branding. If you're struggling with this colour format, choose "File Assist" to fix this.
Pro Tip: There’s a 7mm vertical gap between each repeat of the printed design. We don’t recommend using a solid colour background, as the gap may be noticeable on the final tape.
Custom Tape FAQs
Custom printed packaging tape is branded adhesive tape personalised with your logo, company name, message, or design. It helps seal parcels while promoting your brand on every shipment.
PVC/Vinyl tape typically comes as 48 mm wide by 66 m long.
Paper-based tape is available in 48 mm or 36 mm widths by 50 m long.
Tape can be supplied in transparent, white or brown (depending on material).
Not exactly. There’s a small break (gap) between repeated printed panels, so the design repeats along the length of the tape rather than printing continuously without interruption. There’s a 7mm vertical gap between each repeat of the printed design. We do not print edge-to-edge, so a 2.7mm gap will be between the edge of the tape and the printed impression.
Artwork should be supplied as a print-ready PDF created in a vector program (like Adobe Illustrator/InDesign), using PANTONE® Coated spot colours, and with fonts outlined or embedded.
No, there’s a 2.7mm gap between the edge of the tape and the printed impression.
Tradeprint tape uses pressure-sensitive adhesive, so firm, even pressure (often with a dispenser) is needed to activate the adhesive and get a strong bond.
Yes, absolutely, we can. If you choose "file assist" as your artwork service, we can fix this for you. You can also use Spot colours instead.
For more information about the PANTONE Connect Plugin, if you wish to access it, please visit https://connect.pantone.com/
We offer High Tack Acrylic, Kraft Paper, Polypropylene Hot Melt, Polypropylene Solvent and Vinyl. Both PVC/Vinyl tape (durable and suitable for heavier parcels) and paper-based tape (a more sustainable, lower-impact option).
You can print up to three spot colours on one side of the tape or use 1, 2 or 3 PANTONE® colours for consistent, vibrant branding.
For more information about the PANTONE Connect Plugin, please visit https://connect.pantone.com/ or Spot colours
Custom printed tape is supplied in boxes of 36 rolls, giving you enough tape for larger mailing or dispatch needs. Some substrates start at 72 rolls.
To print packaging tape, you need to use PANTONE® Coated or spot colours.
Yes.
Avoid solid colour backgrounds (because gaps between panels will show) and ensure all artwork is made with solid, vector shapes with no transparencies or gradients. The vertical gaps are 7mm so a continuous background colour will show these gaps.
Your artwork must be vectorised without any overlapping paths or bitmap images.
Fonts must be outlined or embedded within your file.
We recommend line-work has a minimum weight of 1.5pt (points) (3pt for reversed-out lines).
Fonts should be at least 8pt or 10pt for light and decorative fonts
We do not print edge-to-edge, so a 2.7mm gap will be between the edge of the tape and the printed impression.
PANTONE® Coated spot colours are needed for this tape.
Different adhesive options (e.g., hot melt, solvent, acrylic) are available for various needs; some provide stronger adhesion over time or in colder environments.
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There’s nothing better than getting a package, even finding a little failed delivery slip through the letterbox puts a spring in your step! With custom-printed packing tape, your brand will be the first thing your customers see when they receive their parcel.
Our PVC/Vinyl branded packing tape comes 48mm x 66 metres in length.
A more sustainable option would be our paper-based tape, which comes in two widths - either 48mm x 50 metres or 36mm x 50 metres. It looks a little like masking tape, but it’s got a permanent, strong adhesive to keep things secure.
The paper-based option comes in light brown or white.
The PVC and Vinyl options are available in transparent, white or clear.
You can print up to 3 spot colours on the single-sided print option.
All options come in boxes of 36 rolls of custom-printed tape.
Simply upload your design and refer to this article, How To Supply Your Artwork for packaging tape, for help with Pantone colours, line weights and fonts.
Choosing the right tape and adhesive:
Hot Melt Polypropylene Tape -Ideal for general use and cost-effective. This tape has a hot melt adhesive which sticks when pressure is applied. Perfect for use in packaging, bundling and sealing cardboard cartons or boxes. It's also suitable for use in standard tape guns.
Available in clear, brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll size: 48mm x 66m
Vinyl Tape -A very high-quality tape and the best ...
Custom Tape
There’s nothing better than getting a package, even finding a little failed delivery slip through the letterbox puts a spring in your step! With custom-printed packing tape, your brand will be the first thing your customers see when they receive their parcel.
Our PVC/Vinyl branded packing tape comes 48mm x 66 metres in length.
A more sustainable option would be our paper-based tape, which comes in two widths - either 48mm x 50 metres or 36mm x 50 metres. It looks a little like masking tape, but it’s got a permanent, strong adhesive to keep things secure.
The paper-based option comes in light brown or white.
The PVC and Vinyl options are available in transparent, white or clear.
You can print up to 3 spot colours on the single-sided print option.
All options come in boxes of 36 rolls of custom-printed tape.
Simply upload your design and refer to this article, How To Supply Your Artwork for packaging tape, for help with Pantone colours, line weights and fonts.
Choosing the right tape and adhesive:
Hot Melt Polypropylene Tape - Ideal for general use and cost-effective. This tape has a hot melt adhesive which sticks when pressure is applied. Perfect for use in packaging, bundling and sealing cardboard cartons or boxes. It's also suitable for use in standard tape guns.
Available in clear, brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll size: 48mm x 66m
Vinyl Tape - A very high-quality tape and the best choice if your design has multiple colours that need to be closely registered. We recommend using a standard tape dispenser as the tape is durable and more difficult to tear by hand.
Available in clear, brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll size: 48mm x 66m
High Tack Acrylic - A pressure-sensitive adhesive which requires pressing down firmly to ensure a good bond, perfect for long-term adhesion. A good shout if boxes are going to be stored unopened for long periods of time.
Available in clear, brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll size: 48mm x 66m
Polypropylene Solvent Tape - A high-quality tape that's best used if you require adhesion for long periods of time. Solvent tape performs well in cold environments.
Available in clear, brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll size: 48mm x 66m
Kraft Paper - The most environmentally considerate tape option. If applied to a cardboard box, it can be recycled.
Available in brown and white
Print up to 3 colours in single-sided,
Roll sizes: 36mm x 50m, 48mm x 50m
Important Application & Storage Guidelines
To ensure the best performance of this pressure-sensitive (PS) packaging tape, please follow the guidelines below:
Optimal Temperature for Use: For ideal adhesion and bonding, the tape should be stored and applied at 17°C or above. If the tape becomes too cold, for example, overnight in an unheated area, its adhesive performance may be compromised. Allow the tape to return to room temperature before use for best results.
Even Firm Pressure Required: As a pressure-sensitive product, this tape requires firm, even pressure to activate the adhesive and ensure a strong bond. We strongly recommend using a pistol grip dispenser to apply consistent pressure across the entire length of tape.
Following these steps will help you get the most reliable, professional-grade seal every time.
Please note that when printed, there will be a gap between printed impressions on the tape and we do not print edge to edge, so a 2.7mm gap will be between the edge of the tape and the printed impression.
UK shipping is free, exceptions apply.
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