Packaging Tape
Important Artwork Notice!
Maximum height of artwork: *2” rolls: 1.75” (1/8” white space top and bottom) *3” rolls: 2.75” (1/8” white space top and bottom). Your artwork will repeat every 9”. The maximum width of your file can be 8.75”. If your artwork is less than that, for example 6” wide, it will be centered in a 9” length and then repeat every 9 inches
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White or clear polypropylene in 2 or 3 inch widths and 55 or 110 yard rolls, 24 or 36 rolls a case, printed in your ink color.
- From $347.11 for one case, with the per-case price dropping as the run climbs, down to about $162.16 a case at 50 cases.
- 4 sizes: 2" x 55 yard and 2" x 110 yard rolls at 36 rolls per case, plus 3" x 55 yard and 3" x 110 yard rolls at 24 rolls per case.
- 2 materials: white polypropylene or clear polypropylene, both pressure sensitive, printed with your logo in your choice of ink color.
- Free online proof so you approve the artwork before printing, or send your file straight to production.
- 20 business day standard turnaround, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 63 reviews and backed by 4OVER4's satisfaction guarantee.
Turn Every Box You Ship Into Brand Space
Every box you ship has a seam, and plain brown tape leaves it blank. Custom packaging tape prints your logo or message right across the seam on white or clear polypropylene, so a shipment shows who it is from before anyone opens it, whether you seal ecommerce orders, subscription boxes, or warehouse cartons. A case starts at $347.11 and holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 63 reviews.
It closes cartons the same way plain tape does, by hand or from a standard tape gun, and your logo runs the length of the seam. To see where tape sits in the wider lineup, browse the full tapes printing range, or build yours from the choices below.
One case starts at $347.11 and holds 36 rolls of the default 2 inch tape, and a shop that seals boxes every day can order up to 50 cases at once. Tap any tier below to see its case total and what the step up saves.
What is custom packaging tape
Custom packaging tape is pressure sensitive polypropylene tape printed with your own logo, text, or artwork. At 4OVER4.COM it comes on white or clear polypropylene, in 2 inch or 3 inch widths and 55 or 110 yard rolls, printed in your choice of ink color and sold by the case.
The tape itself is polypropylene film with a pressure sensitive adhesive, the same kind of tape that holds a carton shut, only yours carries a logo or a message.
You choose white or clear film, set your ink color and pick the roll size. If your job is site safety or crowd control rather than shipping, the printed Barricade Tape is the version built for that.
What sizes and roll lengths can you get
4OVER4.COM prints packaging tape in 4 set sizes: 2 inch by 55 yard and 2 inch by 110 yard rolls that pack 36 rolls to a case, plus 3 inch by 55 yard and 3 inch by 110 yard rolls that pack 24 rolls to a case. The default is the 2 inch by 55 yard case. You pick the width and roll length in the configurator, and the case count follows.
Width first. The 2 inch tape is the everyday carton sealing size, and the 3 inch tape lays down a wider brand stripe and closes a heavier box in fewer passes. Roll length next. A 55 yard roll suits shorter runs and smaller cartons, while a 110 yard roll means fewer roll changes on a busy packing line.
The 2 inch sizes ship 36 rolls per case and the 3 inch sizes ship 24 rolls per case, so a single case covers a lot of boxes. Match the size to how you pack, and the spec sheet below lists every option. If you would rather brand the box face than the seam, Roll Packaging Labels do that instead.
White or clear tape, and can you print your own colors
Yes. 4OVER4.COM offers two tape materials, white polypropylene and clear polypropylene, both pressure sensitive, and you print your logo or message in your choice of ink color, with an optional second ink color from a wide palette. You also choose a free online proof or send the file straight to production.
White polypropylene gives your ink a solid, opaque background, so colors read crisp and bold across the seam. Clear polypropylene lets the box or the kraft underneath show through, for a subtle branded look that still carries your mark. Either way you print in the ink color that matches your brand, and you can add a second ink color when your design needs it.
Not sure the file is right? Choose the free online proof and approve exactly how the tape will look before it runs, or pick straight to production when you already know your art is press ready.
How much does custom packaging tape cost
Custom packaging tape starts at $347.11 for one case at 4OVER4.COM. Each case holds a full run of rolls, and the per-case price drops as you order more, from $347.11 for a single case down to about $162.16 a case at 50 cases. The size, material, and ink you pick set the total, and the configurator shows the exact number before you commit.
Order more and the per-case cost falls fast: 5 cases run $1,362.67, about $272.53 each; 10 cases run $2,332.75, roughly $233.28 each; and 50 cases come to $8,107.79, about $162.16 per case. That is less than half the single-case rate once you buy in volume, which is why a business that ships every day orders tape by the stack. For the largest runs, see our bulk discounts. Set your case count on the slider below to see the total and the cost per case.
Wally brands every box you ship
One case of tape, your logo on every seam, down to about $162 a case in volume.
Plain tape wastes the best ad space you own: the box. Custom packaging tape prints your logo on white or clear polypropylene, sold by the case from $347.11 and down to about $162 a case when you order 50. Pick your width, set your ink color, approve a free proof, and Wally seals your brand onto every shipment.
What do businesses use custom packaging tape for
Businesses use custom packaging tape to brand shipments, seal cartons, and show a tamper evident close, on ecommerce orders, retail stockroom cartons, subscription boxes, and warehouse operations.
The moment a box arrives, the tape is the first thing a customer sees. Ecommerce brands run printed tape across every parcel so the customer sees the brand on the doorstep. Subscription boxes use it to make the unboxing part of the product. Warehouses and stockrooms use it to sort and identify cartons at a glance, and a printed seam makes tampering obvious.
Pair it with branded packaging like Pillow Boxes and Roll Packaging Labels and the box, the label and the seal carry the same brand. One case of 36 rolls of 2" x 55 yard tape holds 1,980 yards.
How does packaging tape compare to related packaging
Printed tape brands every box without a new box design, while a safety tape, a branded label and a custom box each cost a different amount. The chart below lines up packaging tape against its closest packaging siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
How fast can you get custom packaging tape printed
4OVER4.COM produces custom packaging tape on a standard 20 business day turnaround. Because the tape is printed and converted to your specification, it runs as a made to order job, and a free online proof step lets you sign off on the artwork before production starts.
Custom printed tape is not an off the shelf item. Each order is printed with your art and wound onto rolls to spec, so plan for a standard 20 business day production window. The upside of made to order is that every case matches your brand exactly. Approve your online proof promptly to keep the clock moving, and know that 4OVER4 ships 99.8% of orders on time with 82% going out early, so the date you are quoted is a date you can plan around. If a deadline is tight, order your tape well ahead of the shipments that need it.
See More Packaging and Print Products
If a branded label, a custom box or a wider safety tape suits the shipment better, each one lists its own starting price on its product page. Scan the full print product range for everything else we print.
Print Your Custom Packaging Tape Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by five guarantees and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever width, material, or ink color you pick, each roll seals a carton like plain tape and carries your logo down the seam. Set your case count, approve your proof, and print your custom packaging tape today.
Custom Packing Tape Sizes and Rolls per Case
Four roll sizes, two widths and two lengths, and the case count follows the width.
| Roll size | Rolls per case | Tape per case | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" x 55 yards | 36 | 1,980 yards | The default. Everyday cartons and short packing runs |
| 2" x 110 yards | 36 | 3,960 yards | A busy bench, fewer roll changes |
| 3" x 55 yards | 24 | 1,320 yards | Heavier boxes closed in fewer passes |
| 3" x 110 yards | 24 | 2,640 yards | A wide brand stripe on a high volume line |
Both materials, white and clear polypropylene, come in every size, printed in your ink color with an optional second color.
Custom Packing Tape Prices by the Case
Tape is sold by the case, and the per-case price falls fast as the order grows. These are the real tiers on the default 2" x 55 yard roll.
| Cases | Price | Per case |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $347.11 | $347.11 |
| 5 | $1,362.67 | about $272.53 |
| 10 | $2,332.75 | about $233.28 |
| 50 | $8,107.79 | about $162.16 |
Fifty cases cost less than half the single-case rate per case, which is why a business that ships every day orders once for the season rather than case by case. The material, the width, the length and the ink set the exact total in the configurator.
Pressure Sensitive or Water Activated Tape
Custom packing tape comes in two families and they are not interchangeable. Pressure sensitive tape is a film with adhesive already on it: pull it off the roll, press it onto the carton, done, by hand or through a hand dispenser. Water activated tape is a paper tape with a dry gum that has to be wetted by a dispenser before it bonds to the box. The tape on this page is pressure sensitive polypropylene, white or clear, in 2" and 3" widths. It goes on with no water and no special machine, it prints your logo in your ink color, and the clear version lets a brown carton show through under the print. If your packing line already runs a water activated dispenser, this is not the tape for it. If you seal boxes by hand or with a standard tape gun, it is.
Packaging Tape: Frequently Asked Questions
How many rolls of tape come in a case?
It depends on the width. The 2 inch rolls, in both 55 yard and 110 yard lengths, come 36 rolls to a case. The 3 inch rolls, again in 55 yard and 110 yard, come 24 rolls to a case. One case is the smallest order.
What roll sizes can I order?
There are 4 sizes: 2 inch by 55 yards, 2 inch by 110 yards, 3 inch by 55 yards, and 3 inch by 110 yards. The 2 inch widths suit smaller ecommerce cartons, while the 3 inch width covers a wider seam on heavier boxes. The 110 yard rolls mean fewer roll changes on a packing bench.
Should I choose white or clear tape?
Both materials are pressure sensitive polypropylene. White gives your ink a solid background so the logo reads at a distance across a brown carton, and clear lets the box surface show through so the print appears to float on the seam. Clear also works when you do not want the tape line to break up a printed box design.
How many ink colors can I print?
The order form carries two ink color selections, so you can print your design in one color or in two. Simple logos and short messages hold up best at tape scale, since the print runs down a narrow strip that is read while a box moves.
How long does custom packaging tape take to produce?
Standard production is 20 business days, which reflects the fact that the tape is printed and converted to your artwork rather than pulled from stock. Plan your reorder well before your current rolls run out. Shipping transit time is on top of production.
Does the price per case drop on a larger order?
Yes. One case starts at $347.11, and the per-case price falls as the run grows, reaching about $162.16 a case at 50 cases. Since printed tape is not perishable, buying deeper is the usual way teams cut the cost per carton sealed.
Can I see the artwork before it prints?
Yes. You can request a free online proof and approve the layout before production starts, or send your file straight to production if you are confident in the file. Given the 20 business day turnaround, the proof is worth the small pause it adds.
Is custom packing tape water activated?
Not this one. The tape here is pressure sensitive polypropylene, white or clear, so it sticks to the carton when you press it on, with no water and no gummed-tape dispenser. It runs by hand or through a standard tape gun in 2" and 3" widths, printed with your logo in your ink color.
Does custom packing tape come in kraft paper?
Not on this page. The two materials are white polypropylene and clear polypropylene, both pressure sensitive. Clear tape over a brown carton gives the kraft look, since the box shows through under the printed logo. Cases start at $347.11 for 36 rolls of 2" x 55 yard tape.
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