Custom Printed Tape

We make custom printed tape and polythene barrier tape in-house at our manufacturing site in Newmarket.

Using custom packaging tape is the perfect way to ensure your packages stand out from the crowd.

Custom Printed Packaging Tape – Branded Sealing Tape Solutions

 

Every parcel your business sends is a touchpoint. Plain tape lets it pass unnoticed. Custom printed packaging tape turns it into a moment of brand contact — before the box is even opened.

At UK Packaging Supplies Limited, we supply packaging to businesses across the UK – cartons, void fill, tapes, and sealing machines – and we know that the details matter as much as the basics. Custom printed tape is one of those details, and we have made the ordering process as straightforward as the product itself.

What is Custom Printed Packaging Tape and Why Does it Matter?

 

Custom printed packaging tape does exactly what plain tape does — seals boxes, secures shipments, and survives transit. The difference is that it carries your logo, brand name, or a message while it’s at it.

A parcel sealed with branded tape communicates professionalism before it’s touched. It travels through warehouses, courier vans, and reception areas carrying your identity with it. For e-commerce businesses, especially, where packaging is often the first physical contact a customer has with your brand, that visibility is worth having.

There’s a security benefit too. Branded tape makes tampering immediately visible. A broken or replaced seal is obvious in a way plain tape simply is not – a meaningful advantage for businesses shipping higher-value or sensitive goods.

5 Key Benefits of Custom Printed Tape for Your Business

 

We have seen what a difference the right tape makes. At UK Packaging Supplies Limited, we work with businesses across sectors and order volumes, and the ones that switch to custom-printed packaging tape rarely look back. Here’s what shifts when you make the switch.

Brand visibility on every parcel

Every shipment is already travelling somewhere. With printed tape, your logo travels with it — through warehouses, into vans, and straight to your customer. That’s consistent brand exposure built into the postage you are spending anyway.

A more professional customer experience

Customers notice when packaging looks considered. A branded seal connects what they saw on your website to what arrives at their door — and that consistency quietly builds confidence in your business.

Tamper-evident parcel security

If someone’s interfered with a branded seal, it shows. For businesses shipping medicines, electronics, or anything sensitive, that visibility matters—both as a deterrent and as proof of safe handling.

A cost-effective alternative to pre-printed boxes

Custom-printed cartons can be expensive to produce and inflexible to hold as stock. Branded tape on a standard plain carton achieves a comparable visual impact at a fraction of the cost — with the added flexibility to change messaging as your business evolves.

Stronger brand recall and repeat business

People remember packaging that looks the part. A well-branded parcel sticks in the mind longer than a plain one — and when a customer comes back to reorder, that’s rarely a coincidence.

How We Supply Custom Printed Packaging Tape at UK Packaging Supplies Limited

 

Our process is straightforward. From artwork sign-off to delivery, the whole thing takes a maximum of 15 working days.

Here’s how it works:

1. Submit your artwork and make the necessary payment
2. Receive your artwork proof by email within 2 working days
3. Review and approve — we handle the rest

Specifications:

• Printed on high-quality white polypropylene or PVC tape
• Up to 3 colours (excluding the white tape base)
• Three widths available: 24mm, 48mm, or 72mm x 66m long
• Your company logo, brand message, or custom text
• No origination or artwork cost for orders above 288 rolls

Whether you need branded box packaging tape, printed parcel tape with handling instructions, or a logo repeat across the full roll, our team will talk you through the options.

Who We Supply Custom Printed Tape To

 

Custom printed packaging tape works across a wide range of sectors. We can supply:

• E-commerce retailers looking to stand out in a competitive delivery landscape and carry their brand through to the unboxing experience.
• Manufacturers and distributors who use printed tape for product identification, handling guidance, and supply chain security.
• Logistics and courier companies that need instruction tapes — Fragile, This Way Up, Handle with Care — printed and ready to go, so the right message reaches every pair of hands a parcel passes through.
• Retailers maintain consistent visual branding across outbound packaging, whether shipping online orders or dispatching to stockists.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food businesses where tamper-evident packaging is both a compliance requirement and a customer expectation.

If your business sends parcels regularly, branded printed tape earns its place.

Design Tips for Effective Custom Printed Tape

Keep it Legible

Tape is a compact format. Logos, brand names, and short messages work well. Dense text or fine detail tends to lose clarity once the tape is applied and stretched.

Use High Contrast Colours

Printing on a white base means colours that contrast cleanly – navy, red, black, and bold greens – reproduce most effectively and read well at a distance.

Use a Repeating Pattern

A clean repeat of your logo or message along the roll gives consistent coverage and looks intentional across the full length of a seal.

Think Beyond the Logo

Your website URL, a brand tagline, or seasonal messaging can all work well on printed tape. It’s a small detail that adds a human touch to functional packaging.

Provide clean artwork

Vector files give the sharpest results. We send a proof before anything goes into production, so you will see exactly how your design looks before committing.

Order Custom-Printed Packaging Tape from UK Packaging Supplies Limited

 

Custom printed tape is one of the most cost-effective branding decisions a business can make. It works within your existing packaging workflow, requires no change to your boxes or materials, and starts delivering brand visibility from the moment a parcel leaves your warehouse.

Great quality tape. Clear specs. A straightforward process. Delivery within 15 working days of artwork approval. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements or request a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for custom-printed packaging tape?

There is no origination or artwork cost for orders above 288 rolls. For smaller volumes, artwork costs may apply. Contact our team to discuss what works for your order size.

What materials and widths are available?

We print on white polypropylene or PVC tape, available in three widths — 24mm, 48mm, and 72mm — each on a 66m roll, so there’s a size that works whether you are sealing small mailers or larger cartons. Up to 3 colours can be included in your design, excluding the white base.

How long does the process take?

From artwork approval to delivery, the maximum turnaround is 15 working days. Your artwork proof is emailed within 2 working days of submission, so you can review it before production begins.

Can the tape be used across different box types and sizes?

Yes. Our printed tape is designed to seal a wide range of cartons, from small e-commerce mailers to heavy-duty double-wall boxes. The three available widths give you the flexibility to match tape to packaging.

Does custom printed tape offer tamper-evident protection?

Yes. If someone tampers with a branded seal, the print gives it away immediately. That alone is often enough to put people off trying, and it gives you a clear record if something does go wrong in transit.