Category: Packing Tape

Packing Tape 101

Packing tape seems simple: Some plastic – or in some cases, paper – combined with an adhesive to keep a box or other packaging secure during transit.

The truth is much more complicated. Not every tape is the same. Some varieties of printed packing tape are better suited to certain jobs than others.

In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics of our tapes and which types of tape work best for different applications. Continue reading “Packing Tape 101”

What Type of Tape Should I Use?

Printed polypropylene-tape

Most of us know that different tapes have different jobs. You wouldn’t use Scotch tape for home repairs, nor would you break out a roll of duct tape to wrap presents.

The same is true in the world of custom packing tape. PVC tape, polypropylene tape, paper or flat back tape: they’re all highly-effective tapes, but there are some situations where one might work better than the others. Let’s take a closer look at the features of these different tapes.

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Master of Its “Kraft”: The Benefits of Paper Tape

Branded Paper Tape Rolls

Just as there’s no one from Scotland involved in the creation of Scotch Tape – it was invented in Minnesota – there’s no one named Kraft behind the creation of kraft tape.

It’s a tape made from paper that is itself made from what’s known as the “kraft process,” the chief method for producing paper. (Kraft in this case comes from the German word for “strength,” meant to denote the superior strength of the paper.)

But that strength is just one of many benefits of kraft tape. Read on to learn why this tape can be a good fit for your company’s packaging. Continue reading “Master of Its “Kraft”: The Benefits of Paper Tape”

How to Make Your Logo Stand Out

Pretty much every business has a logo, but not all of those logos are memorable. Not everyone can give the world the Nike swoosh, Apple’s apple, or the Starbucks mermaid.

But that doesn’t mean your logo needs to be dull. After all, our customers who request a packing tape with logo do so because they hope to be noticed.

Here are a few ways to make that happen.

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What is PVC Packing Tape?

PVC tape

You work in an office that values peace and quiet. There’s not a lot of chatter, no phones ringing, no raised voices.

Then it comes time to ship something, and the silence inside your office is broken by the unmistakable crackle of someone unrolling packing tape.

“Wow,” you say to your co-workers. “I wish we could find a quieter tape.”

That’s where we’d step in and ask, “Have you heard about custom-printed PVC packing tape?”

Unlike polypropylene, PVC packing tape is quiet. You can pull it from its roll with little noise. It’s a quality tape with a surface that allows for three ink colors.

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What to Consider When Designing Your Custom Tape Rolls

Tape being printed

You need tape to seal your packaging before you ship your project, but you’ve decided that you don’t want just any tape.

You’re interested in custom tape rolls designed with your messaging.  But how do you figure out what to put on the tape and the type of tape to use?

In this blog post, we’ll look at the best way to choose your tape and what to print so that your custom tape rolls make an impact and represent your business the way you want it represented.

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Why Polypropylene is the Most Popular Packing Tape

If you knew nothing about packing tape and walked into your local hardware or office supply store, you would most likely come away with a roll of polypropylene tape. You can confirm this by pulling the tape off the roll and listening for a loud crackling noise.

It’s the most popular form of packing tape, for a few important reasons.

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