Packing tapes come in many different styles and widths, but the most common widths that you will find packing tape in is either two inches wide or three inches wide. These are so common that there are different tools made to help put packing tape on packages very fast, such as tape guns. At Phoenix Tape & Supply, we offer both of these common widths for our custom packing tape orders. But what is the right size of custom packing tape for your needs? There are several different things to keep in mind when placing your order. And in fact, you can order samples from us of both sizes to see how they look with the printed product on them. Contact us to learn more about all of your options when ordering your custom packing tape.
This is a simple fact but one that needs to be kept in mind for your custom packing tape. A three-inch-wide tape roll will offer you more room to print your logo, tagline, contact information, or anything else that you want on the tape, but you may not want or need that much space. The most important aspect of custom packing tape is that people can easily read and understand what you have printed on the tape, regardless of the width of the tape that you order.
If your design can be read legibly with a two-inch-wide tape, and that is the size that you already use to seal your packages, then that’s your answer. If you need three-inch-wide tape because you have heavier packages, then use the wider tape. Some organizations like to use the three in wide tape because it gives them additional space and helps to make their design stand out more.
Some clients make the mistake of trying to jam in a lot of details on their custom packing tape, but in the end having too much information on your custom packing tape can make it difficult to read. And once the package has been handled in transit, some of the finer details may not survive. It is better to have a simpler design that is bold in appearance and rugged enough to survive the trip to its destination. Give our samples a try by ordering one or a few and see what the examples look like.
In the end choosing the width of your custom packing tape will come down to what you need to properly seal up your packages along with having a solid design that looks good and easily conveys the message you have. Contact our team at Phoenix Tape & Supply today to learn more and get started on your custom packing tape design.
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