Duct Tape and Packaging Tape Types: Which Tape Holds Up Best in Varied Conditions?

Most of us are likely familiar with the notion that duct tape is a widely useful adhesive tape, capable of handling many different tasks. However, there is one task that duct tape just doesn’t hold up when compared to the custom packing tape that you get from Phoenix Tape & Supply. Printed packaging tape is designed specifically for packaging and sealing up boxes and to keep them sealed. There are several different types of our custom tape that are for specific applications, such as our hi-tack freezer tape, custom PVC tape, and other options. Duct tape doesn’t have the same properties as our custom packing tape, so don’t use an inferior product to seal your packages. Call our team today to learn more.

Duct Tape Isn’t Up to The Environmental Challenges

When you think about the stresses that are exerted on boxes that are sealed and transported, whether that is by a delivery service or even on large trucks where boxes are palletized, custom packing tape is designed to hold these boxes closed in all of these situations. Much of this comes down to the adhesive that is used on duct tape which doesn’t bond that well with cardboard surfaces, unlike our custom polypropylene tape and other varieties of our custom tape.

Not only is the adhesive weak on duct tape when it comes to sealing packages, but the temperature swings that it must endure in many cases also make it inadequate for packaging. Our custom paper tape, polypropylene tape, and other packaging tapes stick and bind with the boxes and hold in nearly any temperatures. This ensures that your packages won’t open at the wrong time and the contents won’t get damaged.

Don’t Use Duct Tape Outdoors

If you have nice, controlled conditions indoors, that is a good place to use duct tape. However, in many cases your packages will have to deal with outdoor conditions, including things like direct sunlight, variations in humidity and moisture, as well as changes in temperatures including high temperatures in the back of a delivery truck. Because of these conditions, duct tape will usually fail in short order as the adhesive used on duct tape isn’t designed to handle these conditions. Our custom packing tape will handle these conditions with flying colors.

Don’t take chances with an inferior kind of tape, including duct tape. Our custom PVC tape, polypropylene tape, and other varieties of packaging tape are designed to handle the elements while securely keeping your packages closed. Contact our team at Phoenix Tape & Supply today to get more details and to start your order of custom printed packaging tape.