The Cost-Effective Custom Shipping Box Solution for an E-Commerce Company with Multiple Box Sizes

Having your brand name on the packages that you ship out is a dream come true for many as it signals that you are in the big leagues. And while having custom branded boxes is definitely an achievement, it also brings with it a host of other issues that many didn’t plan on or think through. At Phoenix Tape & Supply, one of our long-term clients, Lettering.com, thought that their custom printed boxes were the answer, until it became obvious that they had larger costs and required more space than they anticipated. This is where our custom printed packing tape became the right answer that did everything the printed boxes did, but at a fraction of the cost and at much less physical space being required. And it also didn’t impact their shipping process and actually simplified operations. Our custom printed tape has become the go-to answer for all kinds of e-commerce companies. Contact us today to learn how it can be the right answer for your business.

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How Much Custom Printed Packing Tape Costs from Phoenix Tape & Supply

You may have recently been introduced to custom printed packing tape, or you’ve known about it but are finally researching it to see if it might be worth your while. At Phoenix Tape & Supply, we have worked with many customers, all of whom buy custom printed packing tape in a wide range of different quantities depending on their needs. We can help you to come up with a solid estimate of the amount of bulk custom packing tape you will need for the next four to six months of shipments that you will send. There are several different kinds of packing tapes that clients can choose from, each with their own pros and cons, and we can provide assistance with which option you may want to choose unless you already know the kind of tape that works best for your needs. You can also order samples of our tapes so you can see the quality of the tape as well as the printing. Contact us today to learn more about ordering the right quantity of tape you will need and get started with your order.

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Printed Custom Tape Checklist: What to Decide Before You Request a Quote

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.

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Why Paper Tape Is an Affordable Branding Solution for Growing Ecommerce Businesses

Ecommerce businesses all around the country are choosing to use paper tape for their shipments versus all of the other kinds of plastic packaging tapes available. While there are very good reasons for doing so, having custom printed paper tape for your brand from Phoenix Tape & Supply is an ideal and affordable branding opportunity that you don’t want to miss. Paper tape is recyclable, which means that while this is a small part of your packaging, it is a very visible component, and using almost any other kind of tape on your packages will have people thinking twice about your brand. Since paper tape works with nearly any size of package, it is a universal product that only needs one size. When using it for branding, this makes it an easy and smart choice. Contact us today to learn more about getting your own custom printed paper tape for your ecommerce business.

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Sustainable Branding Solutions for Modern Businesses

Businesses have always had to deal with different challenges, from finding the right team members to supply issues and more. While some of the challenges might have changed over the years, the need for quality solutions has not. At Phoenix Tape & Supply, we help to deliver sustainable branding solutions for modern businesses and have for the last 40 years. Our custom printed paper tape is an eco-friendly solution to your packaging needs. Just making this small change in your daily activities from using a different kind of tape to our custom printed paper tape can result in consumers seeking you out because of your eco efforts with packaging. This can build brand loyalty which all businesses are seeking to cultivate. Making your brand prominent on your packaging with our paper tape is also a great way to keep your brand in front of many different eyes. Contact us today to learn more about how easy it is to make the switch to our custom printed paper tape.

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5 Elements for a Perfect Print on Your Custom Tape

When you order custom packing tape, which terms best describe how you expect the print to look:
Fuzzy, pixelated, and dull?
Or, crisp, clean, and vivid?

The latter, of course. No one wants their custom printed tape to be a dud! Poor print quality can reflect unfavorably on your brand – and your budget.

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3 Ways to Determine the Quality of Custom Printed Packing Tape

At its core, custom packing tape must accomplish two goals, and the first is purely functional. Whether it’s custom printed or not, packing tape needs to securely fasten your package so that its contents remain intact throughout its shipping journey. The second goal of custom packing tape is all about branding. Whether you want to build brand awareness or promote customer loyalty, customized packing tape is a marketing tool known to pay dividends for large and small businesses alike.

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Tape Strength: knowing what thickness to use

Whether shipping a retail product to your many customers, bundling your creative work off Etsy, or simply sending a loving gift to family — you need to pack well and pack securely or your items won’t arrive as promised.

It’s holiday package season and postal deadlines are ready to sneak up on you before you know it. In 2021, the postal and delivery systems are seeing added stress of supply chain shortages and missing workers, so its more important to get your packages ready in advance than ever before. 

Whether shipping a retail product to your many customers, bundling your creative work off Etsy, or simply sending a loving gift to family — you need to pack well and pack securely or your items won’t arrive as promised. To ensure the right packaging, it helps to start with the right tape.

Packages delivered during the holiday season.
Boxes and packages next to front door during holiday christmas season.
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Best Uses for Packing Tape

10 Uses for Custom Packing Tape

There are many uses for custom packing tape. We’ve compiled the following list of top ten applications to illustrate the incredible versatility of these economical packaging and branding solutions. While some might be obvious, others might surprise you.

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What Kind of Packaging Tape is Best for Shipping?

Packaging tape is a fundamental component in the shipping industry. Using the right packaging tape for shipping is crucial to preventing damage, loss, and pilferage of goods. When choosing the perfect shipping tape, some primary aspects that you should consider include the tape’s grade, quality, material, application substrate, and environmental considerations. Other key factors you should take into account are elongation percent at break, tensile strength, thickness, and adhesion. Tape is available in a wide variety of materials and can be applied manually or using a machine.

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