01 / OPTION
Cardboard surface and parcel weight
Tape selection is based on cardboard surface, parcel weight and handling.
Discuss your requirements ↗Plastrum / Printed plastic packing tapes
Seal the box.
Mark the shipment.
Show your brand.
Branded plastic tape gives shipping boxes a recognisable appearance. We select BOPP or PVC tape and adhesive for your cardboard, packing equipment and conditions of use.
Dimensions, material and printing tailored to your project.
From idea to delivery.One contact for your entire order.
Product example. The exact solution and design are agreed with you to suit your project.
Over 25 years of packaging experienceManufacturer selected for your projectOrder and delivery coordination
01 / Your options
Three choices. Your solution.
We combine use, material and design into a suitable solution.
02 / OPTION
Adhesive and operating temperature
The adhesive needs to suit packing, storage and transport temperatures.
Discuss your requirements ↗
03 / OPTION
Roll size and print repeat
We match roll dimensions, winding and print repeat to your packing method.
Discuss your requirements ↗02 / A considered solution
Seal the box. Show your brand.
Include tape width, roll length, quantity, packing method, conditions of use and logo.
Discuss your requirements ↗- Use and dimensions
- We start with the product and how the packaging will be used.
- Material and construction
- We select a suitable solution for the required strength, protection and appearance.
- Printing and artwork
- Add a logo or artwork reference. We agree the technical options before production.
- Quantity and deadline
- Provide the quantity and delivery date you need. We confirm order terms in the quotation.
03 / Easy to order
From your requirements to delivery.
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Send your brief
Describe the use, quantity and deadline. Add a sample, drawing or artwork.
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We compare solutions
We select suitable production options and prepare a quotation.
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We confirm the details
We agree the specification, any sample, printing and delivery schedule.
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We coordinate your order
We liaise with the manufacturer and arrange delivery to the agreed destination.
04 / Good to know
Questions before you order.
We clarify the important details before production starts.
Should I choose BOPP or PVC?
BOPP is a cost-effective, versatile choice for everyday manual or machine packing. PVC particularly suits hand packing where quiet, controlled unwinding, conformability and presentation matter.
Which adhesive suits intensive packing?
Hot-melt usually provides fast initial tack for intensive packing. The final choice still depends on board surface, package weight, temperature and transport conditions.
Can tape carry our logo?
Yes. Logos, text, contact details, patterns and warnings are available. Colour count and print area depend on material, dimensions, design and quantity.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The minimum depends on dimensions, material, printing and production method. Include your required quantity; the exact minimum is confirmed in the quotation.
When will my order arrive?
Include your required arrival date. Production and delivery timing are confirmed after the specification and artwork are agreed.
Open detailed technical information and product description
A technical overview of printed plastic tape backings, adhesives, roll sizes, printing and lead times.
Technical information
Minimum order quantity
- Standard printed tape: from 36 rolls, or one carton
- Four print colours: usually from 144 rolls
- Six print colours: usually from 540 rolls
- The exact minimum depends on material, dimensions, adhesive, colour count and manufacturer
Dimensions and construction
- Common widths: 25, 38, 48, 50, 72 and 75 mm
- Common roll lengths: 66–132 m
- Other widths and lengths available to order
- Hand rolls and machine rolls for automatic or semi-automatic carton sealers
- Total thickness, core diameter and winding specified for the application and equipment
Materials
- Backings: BOPP or PVC film
- Adhesives: acrylic, hot-melt or solvent-based
- Rubber-based adhesives may use synthetic or natural rubber; exact composition depends on the tape
- Base colours: clear, white or brown
- Select backing and adhesive for board surface, package weight, temperature and logistics loads
Printing options
- Up to six colours, subject to manufacturing capabilities and quantity
- Logos, text, contact details, repeating patterns, handling instructions and warnings
- Printing on the surface or between backing and adhesive, depending on the process
- Colours usually specified with Pantone references
- Print repeat and area depend on width, artwork and equipment
Performance options
- BOPP acrylic tape suits general warehouse, logistics and e-commerce packing
- BOPP hot-melt tape suits fast initial bonding; suitability is confirmed against operating conditions
- Solvent-based BOPP adhesion and temperature resistance depend on the specific product and must be checked in its data sheet
- PVC offers quieter, more controlled unwinding and good surface conformability
- Always select tape for actual use and storage conditions
Lead times
- Average production and delivery: approximately 30 days after artwork approval
- Exact timing depends on material, roll size, colours, quantity and production workload
- Delivery is confirmed separately for each order
Artwork files
- Preferred vector formats: PDF, AI or EPS
- Convert text to outlines
- Specify Pantone references
- Apply print repeat and area according to the manufacturer’s technical requirements where needed
- A digital proof is supplied for approval before production
Applications
- Sealing e-commerce parcels and transport cartons
- Identifying warehouse, logistics and manufacturing packaging
- Branding retail and wholesale packages
- Adding handling instructions and warnings
- Manual, semi-automatic and automatic carton sealing
- Promotional and seasonal shipments
Printed plastic packing tapes for sealing and branding
Printed plastic packing tapes combine reliable carton sealing with a company logo, text or warning message. Custom printing makes shipments recognisable, supports your visual identity and puts handling instructions directly on the package.
Select tape according to backing, adhesive, board surface, package weight, temperature and packing method. BOPP and PVC options are available for hand packing and automatic or semi-automatic carton sealers.
BOPP and PVC: the differences
BOPP tape is widely used and cost-effective for everyday carton sealing. Acrylic, hot-melt or solvent-based adhesives allow different BOPP products to suit general warehousing, fast packing and more demanding storage or transport.
PVC tape conforms well to the packaging surface and generally unwinds quietly and in a controlled way. It particularly suits manual packing and presentation shipments where ease of use, strong adhesion and print quality matter.
Roll sizes, adhesives and performance
Printed tapes come in different widths, lengths and total thicknesses. Alongside standard hand rolls, longer machine rolls are available, with core diameter, winding and unwind force matched to the carton sealer.
Acrylic, hot-melt and solvent-based adhesives differ in initial tack, final bond strength, temperature resistance and compatibility with board surfaces. Consider recycled board, dust, long storage periods and cold or changing temperatures when selecting the combination.
Logo printing and printing processes
Tape can carry logos, contact details, repeating patterns, promotional messages, handling instructions and warnings. Single- and multicolour artwork is adapted to tape width and the production process, including print area and repeat length.
Depending on the process, printing is applied to the tape surface or between the backing and adhesive. Colours are usually specified with Pantone references, and a digital artwork proof is supplied for approval before production.
Applications
Printed plastic tapes close e-commerce parcels, shipping cartons, retail packaging, industrial goods and warehouse or logistics packages. They suit businesses combining routine packing with branding or informative markings.
Warning messages identify fragile, perishable or special-handling goods. A repeated logo or distinctive design may make opening and tape replacement more noticeable, but ordinary printed tape does not replace dedicated security tape.
Plastrum as your B2B packing tape partner
Plastrum helps select film, adhesive, roll dimensions and printing for the packaging, environment and packing process. We compare manufacturers and agree quantity, artwork requirements, production time and delivery terms.
We serve B2B customers in the Baltic and Scandinavian markets, coordinating projects from technical specifications and artwork checks to production and delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose BOPP or PVC?
BOPP is a cost-effective, versatile choice for everyday manual or machine packing. PVC particularly suits hand packing where quiet, controlled unwinding, conformability and presentation matter.
Which adhesive suits intensive packing?
Hot-melt usually provides fast initial tack for intensive packing. The final choice still depends on board surface, package weight, temperature and transport conditions.
Can tape carry our logo?
Yes. Logos, text, contact details, patterns and warnings are available. Colour count and print area depend on material, dimensions, design and quantity.
Can printed tape be machine-applied?
Yes. Rolls can be made with length, width, core and winding suited to automatic or semi-automatic sealers. The specification is agreed for the equipment and operating speed.
What is the minimum quantity?
Standard options may start at 36 rolls. Four-colour tapes usually start at 144 rolls and six-colour tapes at 540 rolls. Exact quantities depend on material, dimensions, adhesive, design and manufacturer.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Include application, desired material or adhesive, roll width and length, quantity, colour count and, if possible, the logo or artwork file.
05 / Tell us about your project
Request a quotation
Include tape width, roll length, quantity, packing method, conditions of use and logo. You do not need to have every detail decided yet.
Berni Valge · Plastrumberni@plastrum.ee ↗+372 514 0521
Plastrum selects a suitable manufacturer and coordinates the order and delivery.
Printed plastic packing tapes
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