You have heard plenty about the benefits of using printed custom tape for your packages, and now you are finally going to give it a shot. Working with Phoenix Tape & Supply will provide you with professional results for your printed custom tape, time after time, but it all starts with that initial order. This is when it pays to do a little homework on your end so that you have a plan going forward about what you want your custom printed tape to look like. No, this isn’t the image that you want on the tape or other graphics, we’re talking about the basics of the tape: the width of the tape, what kind of tape you will be using, and more. Before you go to get your quote, making these decisions will make the process faster and easier. Contact us today to learn more about getting your printed custom tape checklist in order.
For all existing businesses that currently use some form of packing tape, it is important to start there with your checklist. Unless you are having major issues with your packing tape, what you are presently using is likely what you want to keep using. This will include such things as the kind of tape being used (PVC, polypropylene, etc.), the thickness of the tape (usually expressed in mils), the width of the tape itself (usually expressed in inches), and the color of the tape itself. The next most important item to figure out is how many rolls are needed.
Of course, by looking at printed custom tape, you may also want to take the opportunity to look for more eco-friendly options for your tape. Our paper packaging tape is an ideal solution for this, and works like other paper tapes do with the added benefit of having your logo and contact information on the tape that everyone sees.
Once you have your specifications down for the tape you want, including the kind of tape, now you will be looking at the design and colors that you want to use for your custom printing. When you speak with our team, we can make recommendations for how to accomplish the design that you desire with your printed custom tape. We have over 40 years of industry experience, and our clients return to us again and again because of our knowledge and the quality of the product that they receive.
The first time you are ordering your printed custom tape from Phoenix Tape & Supply, it can be easy to be overwhelmed. When you have your checklist of thickness, width, type, as well as your image and coloring in front of you, the whole process goes faster, and you will feel confident that your custom printed tape will be just how you intend it to be. Contact us today to start your order of printed custom tape and bring your customer’s experience to the next level.
Tape Specifications
☐ What type of tape do I need? (Polypropylene, PVC, paper, etc.)
☐ What width should the tape be? (for example, 2 inch or 3 inch)
☐ What thickness or strength is required based on package weight?
☐ What color should the tape itself be?
Design and Printing
☐ Do I have a logo or artwork ready?
☐ What text should be included, such as brand name, messaging, or warnings?
☐ How many ink colors do I want? (typically one to three colors)
☐ Is my design simple and easy to read on tape?
Order Details
☐ How many rolls or cases do I need?
☐ How often will I reorder? (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
☐ Do I want to start with a smaller order first?
Application Needs
☐ What type of packages am I shipping? (light, heavy, fragile)
☐ Do I need special performance features such as cold storage, tamper evidence, or quiet tape?
☐ What environment will the tape be used in?
Files and Approval Prep
☐ Do I have a high-resolution logo file ready?
☐ Am I ready to review and approve a proof before production?
The first time you are ordering your printed custom tape, it can be easy to be overwhelmed if you are not prepared. When you have your checklist of thickness, width, type, as well as your image and coloring in front of you, the whole process goes faster, and you will feel confident that your custom printed tape will be just how you intend it to be. Contact us today to start your order of printed custom tape and bring your customer’s experience to the next level.
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