01 / OPTION
Self-adhesive or water-activated
We choose conventional self-adhesive or water-activated tape to suit your packing station.
Discuss your requirements ↗Plastrum / Custom printed paper tapes
Box sealed.
Design visible.
Your paper tape.
Printed paper tape combines box sealing and brand design. We compare self-adhesive, water-activated and reinforced options for your packing process.
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
Reinforcement requirements
For heavier parcels, we assess the need for reinforced tape and its suitability.
Discuss your requirements ↗
03 / OPTION
Base colour and logo printing
A brown or white base and printed logo coordinate the closure with the packaging design.
Discuss your requirements ↗02 / A considered solution
A paper-based finishing touch for your delivery.
Include box weight, cardboard type, tape dimensions, quantity, equipment used and artwork.
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.
01
Send your brief
Describe the use, quantity and deadline. Add a sample, drawing or artwork.
02
We compare solutions
We select suitable production options and prepare a quotation.
03
We confirm the details
We agree the specification, any sample, printing and delivery schedule.
04
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 self-adhesive or water-activated paper tape?
Self-adhesive tape is ready to use for conventional manual or machine packing. Water-activated tape requires a moistening dispenser, but bonds strongly to board and may make opening more noticeable.
When is reinforced paper tape needed?
For heavier cartons and shipments requiring greater mechanical strength. Construction is selected for package weight, board properties and transport conditions.
Can paper tape carry a company logo?
Yes. Logos, text, contact details, patterns and warnings can be printed. Colour count and print area depend on construction, dimensions, artwork and production technology.
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 paper tape backings, adhesives, roll dimensions, printing options and lead times.
Technical information
Minimum order quantities
- Natural-rubber adhesive paper tape: from 36 rolls, or one carton
- Synthetic-rubber adhesive paper tape: from 540 rolls
- Water-activated paper tape: project-specific minimum
- Exact minimum depends on width, length, construction, adhesive, print colours and manufacturer
Dimensions and construction
- Common widths: 50, 72 and 75 mm
- Common roll lengths: 50, 60 and 66 m
- Other widths and lengths available to order
- Self-adhesive, water-activated and reinforced options
- Reinforcement improves tensile strength for sealing heavier packs
- Thickness, core diameter and winding characteristics selected for the application and equipment
Materials
- Backing: natural or white kraft paper
- Options with recycled paper content may be available
- Self-adhesive options: natural or synthetic rubber, including solvent and hot-melt adhesives
- Water-activated tape generally uses a starch-based adhesive
- Reinforced tape available with a natural brown base colour
- Material and adhesive selected for the board surface, package weight, storage conditions and logistics demands
Printing options
- Up to four colours, depending on construction and manufacturer capabilities
- Company logos, text, contact details, patterns, handling instructions and warnings
- Colours generally specified using Pantone codes
- Repeat length and print area depend on width, construction and technology
- Detailed graphics assessed using the artwork and selected tape
Finishes
- Natural brown kraft paper creates a natural appearance
- White tape offers a bright, contrasting print base
- Self-adhesive tape is ready to use for conventional manual or machine packing
- Water activates the adhesive on water-activated tape, bonding it to the board
- Reinforcement increases mechanical strength
- Recyclability depends on exact composition and local waste-management conditions
Lead times
- Average production and delivery time: approximately 25 days after artwork approval
- Exact lead time depends on construction, roll size, adhesive, print colours, quantity and production workload
- Lead time confirmed separately for every order
Print files
- Preferred formats: vector PDF, AI or EPS
- Text converted to outlines
- Print colours specified using Pantone codes
- Artwork adapted to the print area and repeat length required by the manufacturer
- Digital artwork proof prepared for approval before production
Applications
- Sealing e-commerce shipments and transport cartons
- Labelling warehouse, logistics and manufacturing packs
- Branding retail and wholesale packaging
- Adding handling instructions and warnings
- Sealing heavier cartons with reinforced paper tape
- Sealing export shipments with water-activated paper tape
Custom printed paper tapes for carton sealing and branding
Printed paper tape combines carton sealing with a company logo, text or warning. Custom tape creates a consistent packaging design, makes shipments recognisable and communicates information directly on the pack.
Selection considers tape construction, adhesive, cardboard surface, package weight, storage conditions and packing method. Options include self-adhesive kraft tapes, water-activated tapes and reinforced tapes.
Paper tape types and their differences
Self-adhesive kraft paper tape is ready to use for everyday manual or machine packing. The adhesion and performance of natural- or synthetic-rubber adhesives depend on the cardboard surface, package weight and environment.
Water-activated paper tape has an adhesive layer activated by moistening. It bonds to the board and may make opening more noticeable, making it useful for e-commerce and export shipments.
Reinforced paper tape contains reinforcement that improves tensile strength and suitability for heavier cartons. Reinforced options generally have a natural brown base colour.
Roll dimensions, adhesives and performance
Printed paper tapes come in different widths, lengths and constructions. Common widths are 50–75 mm and lengths 50–66 m; other dimensions and project-specific options may be available to order.
Self-adhesive paper tapes use natural- or synthetic-rubber adhesives, including solvent and hot-melt options. Water-activated tape generally has a starch-based adhesive. Selection considers initial tack, final bond strength, board composition, package weight and application temperature.
Logo printing and printing technology
Tape can carry a company logo, contact details, repeat pattern, campaign message, handling instructions or warnings. Single- and multicolour designs are available, with print area and repeat length adapted to the width, construction and production technology.
Colours are generally specified using Pantone codes. Detailed logos, small text or greater print coverage are assessed using the selected tape and artwork. A digital artwork proof is prepared for approval before production.
Applications
Printed paper tapes seal e-commerce shipments, transport cartons, retail packs and warehouse or logistics packaging. They suit businesses combining daily packing with branding or informative labelling.
Water-activated options suit packs requiring a strong bond to cardboard and more visible signs of opening. Reinforced paper tape suits heavier packs needing greater mechanical strength. Recyclability must be assessed from the tape’s exact composition and local waste-management conditions.
Plastrum as your B2B paper tape partner
Plastrum helps select the paper, adhesive, construction, roll dimensions and printing for the packaging, environment and packing process. We compare manufacturers and agree quantities, artwork requirements, production times and delivery terms.
We serve B2B customers in the Baltics and Scandinavia, coordinating printed paper tape projects from technical specification and artwork checks through production and delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose self-adhesive or water-activated paper tape?
Self-adhesive tape is ready to use for conventional manual or machine packing. Water-activated tape requires a moistening dispenser, but bonds strongly to board and may make opening more noticeable.
When is reinforced paper tape needed?
For heavier cartons and shipments requiring greater mechanical strength. Construction is selected for package weight, board properties and transport conditions.
Can paper tape carry a company logo?
Yes. Logos, text, contact details, patterns and warnings can be printed. Colour count and print area depend on construction, dimensions, artwork and production technology.
Is printed paper tape suitable for machine packing?
Some self-adhesive paper tapes can be made for automatic and semi-automatic carton sealers. Width, length, core size and winding characteristics must match the equipment.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Natural-rubber adhesive options may start at 36 rolls, and synthetic-rubber options at 540 rolls. Water-activated tape minimums are project-specific. Exact quantities depend on dimensions, adhesive, construction, colour count and manufacturer.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please provide the application or desired tape type, roll width and length, a description of the carton, order quantity, print colour count and, where possible, a logo or artwork file.
05 / Tell us about your project
Request a quotation
Include box weight, cardboard type, tape dimensions, quantity, equipment used and artwork. 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.
Custom printed paper tapes
Describe your requirements in the message. Attach artwork, a photo or a specification.
"*" indicates required fields
Plastrum · Packaging solutions for businessesBack to solutions ↑