Paper Tape
Custom printed self-adhesive kraft paper tape and high-strength reinforced paper tape. FSC certified, fully recyclable with the box. Manufactured in Preston.
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Sustainable Packaging That Holds
Paper tape is the clean swap from plastic adhesive tape. It seals cardboard boxes and cartons the same way, but goes into the recycling bin with the box — no stripping, no sorting. Retailers, e-commerce businesses and food manufacturers use it to meet packaging sustainability targets without changing their packing line.
We manufacture self-adhesive kraft paper tape and high-strength reinforced paper tape at our Preston facility. Both are custom printable with your logo or message. Both carry FSC certification. Both are fully recyclable.
Two Types of Paper Tape
Self-Adhesive Kraft Tape
Hot-melt adhesive on a 110-micron natural brown kraft base. Unroll, apply, done. Works on the same handheld and tabletop dispensers used for standard plastic tape.
Good for general carton sealing and postal use up to approximately 15kg. Available in natural brown kraft or off-white. Custom printed up to 3 colours.
Temperature range: −10°C to +60°C.
Reinforced Paper Tape
A 160-micron base reinforced with a fiberglass or polyester scrim, bonded with synthetic rubber adhesive. Tensile strength 165 N/cm — comparable to plastic strapping tape, but fully paper-based and recyclable.
Used by fulfilment operations, subscription box services and manufacturers moving heavy cartons. The reinforcement prevents tearing under load and makes the seal extremely difficult to breach without visible damage.
Carries FSC Mix certification. Custom printed up to 3 colours.
Temperature range: −10°C to +50°C.
Tape Specifications
| Specification | Self-Adhesive Kraft | Reinforced |
|---|---|---|
| Widths | 25mm, 37.5mm, 50mm, 75mm | 25mm, 37.5mm, 50mm, 75mm |
| Roll length | 50m | 50m |
| Thickness | 110 micron | 160 micron |
| Adhesive | Hot-melt | Synthetic rubber |
| Tensile strength | 45 N/cm | 165 N/cm |
| Base colour | Natural brown or Off-White | Natural brown |
| Print colours | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Minimum order | 36 rolls | 36 rolls |
| Temperature range | −10°C to +60°C | −10°C to +50°C |
| FSC certified | FSC 100% | FSC Mix |
Custom Printed Paper Tape
Custom printing on kraft tape puts your brand on every parcel. Common uses:
We print up to 3 colours using flexographic printing. Artwork proofs within 24 hours of receiving your files. We do not start printing until you have approved the proof.
Why Paper Tape
| Plastic (BOPP) | Paper (Kraft) |
|---|---|
| Non-recyclable | Recyclable with box — no separation |
| Must be removed before recycling | Stays on, goes in the bin |
| Lower unit cost | Marginally higher unit cost |
| Not FSC certifiable | FSC 100% or FSC Mix available |
| Any colour | Natural brown or off-white |
For most businesses the recycling argument settles it. Paper tape costs fractionally more per roll. The saving is in not having to meet plastic packaging reporting thresholds, and in the marketing value of visibly sustainable packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We print kraft paper tape with your logo, message or design using flexographic printing, up to 3 colours. Minimum order is 36 rolls. Send your artwork for a free check and proof.
Available in 25mm, 37.5mm, 50mm and 75mm widths. Roll length is 50m. Contact us for other specifications.
Yes. Kraft paper tape is FSC certified and fully recyclable with the cardboard box — no need to remove it before recycling. This makes it the preferred choice for businesses moving away from plastic packaging tape.
Self-adhesive kraft tape uses a hot-melt adhesive and suits standard carton sealing up to around 15kg. Reinforced paper tape has a fiberglass or polyester scrim embedded in a 160-micron base with synthetic rubber adhesive, giving 165 N/cm tensile strength — suitable for heavy cartons, strapping and applications where standard tape would fail.
Minimum order is 36 rolls. We supply in quantities of 36, 72, 144, 180, 216, 288 and 576 rolls.
Our paper tape carries FSC Mix and FSC 100% certification. Custom Tape Limited also holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accreditation.
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