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  Custom printed tape is one of those things that quietly pulls more weight than people expect. Every box you send out is moving through depots, trucks, sorting facilities, and eventually landing on someone’s doorstep. That’s a lot of eyes on your packaging for something that costs very little per foot. It also doubles as a basic security feature. If a box has been opened and resealed, printed tape makes it obvious. For eCommerce businesses especially, that visible reassurance goes a long way. PP (Polypropylene) Tape: This is where most businesses begin. It’s affordable, does the job well, and gives you clean print (up to four colors). You can go as narrow as ½” or as wide as 4 inches, which is handy if you want to do things like wrap pallets and turn them into branded surfaces. One thing to be aware of: if you go with a flood coat (that full-color background look), adhesion can drop slightly. It’s not usually a dealbreaker, but it’s worth testing on your cartons, especially i...

Whether you are packaging up, wrapping up or simply just need to something to adhere to, tape with an adhesive backing is a staple item in all businesses. There is a variety of different types of tapes – and just as there are many types of tape for multiple uses – the great news is that you can have pretty much any tape custom printed to your own design. Here’s are ways of creating your own custom printed tape that can really stretch out its usage, beyond its sticky surface function. Branding – it’s so simple to be able to print your logo and brand onto most types of tape – Poly, PVC, paper, cloth tape, the list goes on. Many companies use their custom branded tape to seal all their cartons – it’s the first thing your customers will see when they receive your delivery. Handling – got a delicate item that needs a delicate touch? Have your “Handle with Care” messaging printed in your brand colors and include your logo for extra consistency. Perhaps you are shipping glassware from...