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Custom Packing Tape


Set your shipping boxes apart from the crowd while staying true to your eco-conscious values with EcoEnclose custom branded packing tape.

Choose between three types of tape - water-activated, Kraft flatback, and cello - at varying weight grades and sizes to create the best tape for your needs. Our custom tapes are the perfect addition to any custom packaging.

NEW! Brand your water-activated tape with Algae Ink™

Step 1: Choose Tape
Step 2: Tape Details
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Step 4: Tell Us More

Design Guidance

Our artwork guidelines serve as an overview of our printing parameters. Please read them before placing your order.

 

A real, live member of our design team will work with you to finalize your design after your order is submitted. Expect to receive a digital proof within 3 business days.

 

Once the proof suits your vision and aligns with our printing capabilities, we request your written approval. After we receive your written approval, your lead time begins.

Read Artwork Guidelines

Which Renewable Tape Is Right For You?

With 4 tapes to choose from, feel confident you'll have the perfect packing tape for any occasion.

Reinforced Water-Activated Tape

The best option for high-volume shipping. More efficient than pressure-sealing tape as it uses less material per seal.

FEATURES & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Tamper resistant and reinforced with fiberglass for added strength.
  • Renewable paper backing with a water-activated, high-performing corn starch adhesive.
  • Recyclable with mixed paper; fiberglass is screened out.
  • Suitable for packages up to 25lb, 40lb, 60lb, and 65lbs.
  • Available in 3" x 450' and 2.83" x 450'.
Non-Reinforced Water-Activated Tape

Excellent for presentation style boxes. More efficient than pressure-sealing tape as it uses less material per seal.

FEATURES & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Tamper resistant.
  • Renewable paper backing with a water-activated, high-performing corn starch adhesive.
  • Recyclable with mixed paper; is compostable and more easily accepted by recycling centers.
  • Suitable for packages up to 10lbs.
  • Available in 3" x 600'.
Kraft Flatback Tape

An eco-friendly option for lower volume applications.

FEATURES & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Cross-linked (natural & synthetic rubber) adhesive & backing.
  • Pressure-sensitive sealing and tears easily by hand.
  • The tape itself is not recyclable, but it does not inhibit the shipping box from being recycled.
  • Suitable for packages up to 10lbs.
  • Available in 2" x 180' and 3" x 180'.
Cello Tape

A plastic tape that is entirely plant-derived, renewable, and industrially compostable.

FEATURES & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Natural rubber adhesive and plant-derived cellulose backing.
  • Pressure-sensitive sealing and tears easily by hand.
  • The tape itself is not recyclable, but it does not inhibit the shipping box from being recycled.
  • Suitable for packages up to 5lbs.
  • Available in 2" x 216' and 3" x 216'.

Inspiration

Resources

Find eco-friendly tape and labels
Definitive guide to shipping boxes
Recycling versus composting

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need water-activated or pressure sensitive tape?
Pressure Sensitive Tape is a great solution for lower volume operations, and for relatively lighter weight packages. For high-volume applications you will discover our Water Activated Kraft Paper Tape is better performing, more reliable, and more affordable per box seal. Most often, 1 strip of paper tape will do the job of 3 strips of plastic tape.

What are your artwork specifications and requirements?

Find our full list of artwork guidelines here; inclusive of downloadable templates, print details, and file type requirements. Custom printed tape is just a few clicks away. If you're interested in custom tape with 3+ printed colors, request a quote.

How long will it take to receive my custom tape?

You will receive a digital proof of your tape within 1-2 days after your order is placed. Once your proof is approved, your lead time and custom tape printing will begin. Check out our current lead times here.

Is your custom tape recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable?

We encourage focusing on the end-of-life and recyclability of the box that the tape is to be used on. None of our tape will prevent a shipping box from being recycled.

When our non-reinforced water-activated tape is placed on a corrugate box, and that box is recycled with the tape, both the tape and the box are easily recycled in the same stream. The same goes for our reinforced water-activated tape, except the fiberglass is screened out during box recycling.

The adhesive on our Kraft flatback tape is partially natural, partially synthetic rubber, and coated with a high-tack adhesive that is not biodegradable. This tape is often screened out during box recycling.

Do you offer custom tape samples?

We do not offer custom tape design samples, but we do share a digital proof that is designed to show the design layout, text accuracy, image proportion, and artwork placement on the tape. You will receive a final preproduction proof within 1-2 days after your order is placed.

We offer complimentary samples of water-activated tape so you can get a feel for the material. Single rolls of our cello and Kraft flatback tape can be purchased here.

Does your custom tape contain recycled content?

Our blank non-reinforced water-activated tape has 50% recycled content. Unfortunately at this time, to receive 50% recycled content in custom printed non-reinforced water-activated tape you must order 63+ cases of tape. If this is of interest, please contact us.

Do you sell tape dispensers?

Yes! We recommend a dispenser for our water-activated tape. This tape is operationally seamless to use when used with an automated WAT dispenser allowing you to move orders through fulfillment more quickly and easily.

This video shows different ways to dispense Water-Activated Tape. Whatever your needs and budget, we have a dispenser to help make the switch to this tape.

water-activated tape dispenser video overview

We recommend tearing our Kraft flatback and cello tape by hand.

Where is your custom tape manufactured and printed?
All of our tape is printed in the USA. Our water-activated tape and Kraft flatback tape are manufactured in the USA. Our cello tape is manufactuerd in Spain.

Works Well With

Custom Shipping Boxes

100% recycled, 95% post-consumer waste. Fully customize style, size, strength, and branding, ensuring your product fits perfectly.

Dispensers

Manual and electric tape dispensers for our water-activated tape to ensure ease of application and operational efficiency.

Shipping Labels

100% post-consumer waste shipping labels are available on our unique Zero Waste liner that is 100% recycled and curbside recyclable.

Pricing by SKU and Quantity

Frequently Asked Questions

Water-Activated Tape: Reinforced
Color Weight Grade Size Rolls/Case Print Color 6 Cases 15 Cases 30 Cases 60 Cases

Kraft

60 lbs

3" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$144.05

$133.64

$124.73

$99.74

Kraft

60 lbs

3" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$151.25

$140.31

$130.96

$104.73

Kraft

40 lbs

3" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$138.36

$124.13

$112.03

$89.61

Kraft

40 lbs

3" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$176.75

$130.34

$117.63

$94.09

Kraft

25 lbs

2.83" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$157.25

$114.99

$103.37

$82.73

Kraft

25 lbs

2.83" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$165.10

$120.74

$108.54

$86.86

White

65 lbs

3" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$214.33

$161.57

$153.31

$123.50

White

65 lbs

3" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$224.35

$169.06

$160.39

$129.15

White

40 lbs

3" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$179.83

$133.99

$121.89

$98.24

White

40 lbs

3" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$188.25

$140.20

$127.49

$102.71

White

25 lbs

2.83" x 450'

10

1-Color Print

$179.02

$127.91

$116.19

$97.76

White

25 lbs

2.83" x 450'

10

2-Color Print

$187.40

$133.83

$121.50

$102.21

Water-Activated Tape: Non Reinforced
Color Weight Grade Size Rolls/Case Print Color 6 Cases 15 Cases 30 Cases 60 Cases

Kraft

10 lbs

3" x 600'

10

1-Color Print

$126.22

$89.16

$82.49

$67.93

Kraft

10 lbs

3" x 600'

10

2-Color Print

$132.52

$93.61

$86.61

$71.31

White

10 lbs

3" x 600'

10

1-Color Print

$135.42

$97.04

$90.37

$74.83

White

10 lbs

3" x 600'

10

2-Color Print

$141.72

$101.50

$94.50

$78.21

Kraft Flatback Tape
Color Weight Grade Size Rolls/Case Print Color 5 Cases 10 Cases 25 Cases

Kraft

10 lbs

2" x 180'

24

1-Color Print

$296.59

$282.13

$261.32

Kraft

10 lbs

2" x 180'

24

2-Color Print

$355.91

$338.60

$313.59

Kraft

10 lbs

3" x 180'

16

1-Color Print

$296.59

$282.16

$261.32

Kraft

10 lbs

3" x 180'

16

2-Color Print

$355.91

$338.60

$313.59

Cello Tape
Color Weight Grade Size Rolls/Case Print Color 5 Cases 10 Cases

Clear

10 lbs

2" x 180'

18

1-Color Print

$248.90

$217.63

Clear

10 lbs

2" x 180'

18

2-Color Print

$298.68

$261.16

Clear

10 lbs

3" x 180'

12

1-Color Print

$248.90

$217.63

Clear

10 lbs

3" x 180'

12

2-Color Print

$331.86

$298.68