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Packaging tape
Custom packaging tape makes it easy to brand your shipments. Each roll is printed in full color on a reinforced kraft paper that is water-activated to securely seal your boxes. The tape is eco-friendly and recyclable.
Free shipping in 4 days
Get your packaging tape fast with 4 day turnaround and free shipping.
Reinforced kraft paper
Our tape is made from reinforced kraft paper to provide optimal security for your shipments.
Eco-friendly & recyclable
Our tape is made from a kraft paper to make recycling your boxes easier.
Customize your shipping boxes
Our water-activated tape is reinforced with fiberglass strands to create a secure seal with a single strip of tape. Your design is printed in full color in a seamless pattern. Each roll is 2.81″ wide and every 300 feet of tape is enough to seal over 100 packages. Our packaging tape is designed to be compatible with most water-activated packaging tape dispensers.
Optimized for branding, security, and efficiency
Ordering custom packaging tape is easy. Choose an amount, upload your artwork, then specify your print style. Shortly after checkout, you’ll get an online proof showing how your packaging tape will look — request changes for free until you’re happy. Each order ships free within 4 days.
Reviews for packaging tape
4.6 / 5
9,288
Total reviews
88%
Would order again
- QPQuality Printing
This is definitely my fault since I didn't read through everything as well I I should have or watched the video to see that you need to wet the tape to make it sticky. I did ask in an email if it could be put on a standard tape gun for easier application and all I was given was the core size. It might have been nice for them to tell me a tape gun won't work because you need to take a sponge and we...
- OIOSVALDO "BALDO" IGARTUA
Excellent! Without a doubt, StickerMule never ceases to amaze me. I ship packages daily through the postal service, and their packaging tape is strong, featuring my company logo, which gives it a unique, eye-catching style. That means free promotion all along the way… yeah!
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- CNCedric Van Nuffel
Delivered before estimated delivery time. The finish of the product is as it should be. I am satisfied.
- NTNaomi Taylor
This was a replacement order and it is perfect!! Sticker Mule was great to deal with!!
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Creating your own custom packaging tape design is easy! Our packaging tape is 2.81" wide and repeats itself every 12". For a seamless pattern, your design should be formatted to repeat every 12" or any factor of 12" (2, 3, 4, or 6 inches).
While not necessary, you can use our standard packaging tape template to get started. Designs can be formatted in either portrait or landscape.
If you need some help or inspiration, we offer free packaging tape templates in Studio, our free online design tool.
Alternatively, feel free to send in your artwork as is and note how you'd like your design styled in your instructions. We accept all standard file formats, and we're happy to format everything on our end before sending an online proof for approval.
To use water-activated, custom gummed packaging tape, you’ll need to apply moisture/water to the bottom (non-printed side) of the tape. You can do this manually by using a wet sponge (included with your order) or by using a tape machine/dispenser (sold separately).
Water activated tape (WAT) is used to securely close boxes in a single strip. Our tape bonds instantly to corrugated cartons or box surfaces. When the adhesive is activated with water, it penetrates the box material, and the tape forms a permanent bond with the box. If your box is plastic film coated or heavily painted, the tape may not be able to form a proper bond.
Learn more about methods and machines you can use for gummed tape here.
If you plan on using our custom packaging tape at a high volume, a packaging tape dispenser might be helpful. We reviewed different options and shared our experience in the video below to help you decide what type of dispenser is best for you and your budget.
Packaging tape dispensers (priced lowest to highest):
Water activated tape (WAT) is a type of packaging tape that uses a water-activated adhesive to bond with cardboard. The best way to apply water activated tape is with a packaging tape dispenser or a sponge (included with all orders).
Our packaging tape is made from kraft paper and reinforced by fiberglass strands to keep packages reliably closed, making it a secure packaging alternative. Once applied, water activated tape cannot be unpeeled; it is a natural theft deterrent and exposes any signs of tampering.
This type of tape is also called gummed tape, gum tape, or paper tape.
Templates
Artwork setup templates
Available in all sizes (PSD, AI, EPS and PDF format).
Customizable templates
Quickly get started and send to production in minutes.
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