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Staples 2" x 110 yds. Industrial Packing Tape, Clear, 36/Carton (ST55981)~#|#~53C7CD77-348C-45B4-8EE658647C14AE86_sc7Staples 2" x 110 yds. Industrial Packing Tape, Clear, 36/Carton (ST55981)~#|#~5C4D28F4-5A7B-4B2D-8DB8473C0E24E7E5_sc7
Item: 2846645
Model: ST55981
Price is $125.39
Unit of measure 36/Carton Price per unit $3.48/Roll
Free Next-Day eligible by Mon, Apr 27
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Duck HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear (393186/1363790)~#|#~sp167736194_sc7Duck HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear (393186/1363790)~#|#~sp167736199_sc7
Item: 452605
Model: 393186/1363790
Price is $15.29
Unit of measure Roll
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Apr 27
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Shippy Tape Yay, I’m Here! Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Clear/Pink (STB1-YAYCLRPNK)~#|#~7AF8A92E-52FB-442D-AF7BED7C89A02B2F_sc7Shippy Tape Yay, I’m Here! Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Clear/Pink (STB1-YAYCLRPNK)~#|#~FB0FA5C1-F93F-47AA-B81461AA39A6E172_sc7
Item: 24675332
Model: STB1-YAYCLRPNK
No reviews yet
Price is $18.79
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Delivery by Fri, May 01
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Scotch Box Lock Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88 in x 54.6 yds., Clear (3950)~#|#~7BC57715-DA7D-4777-B30FACAE42460ECF_sc7Scotch Box Lock Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88 in x 54.6 yds., Clear (3950)~#|#~3DAEF42C-65F5-4018-81E631F34E1593D0_sc7
Item: 24461306
Model: 3950
Price is $13.59
Unit of measure Roll
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Apr 27
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Duck Max Strength Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yards, Clear, 6/Pack (284983)~#|#~sp260315535_sc7Duck Max Strength Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yards, Clear, 6/Pack (284983)~#|#~sp259836646_sc7
Item: 24578029
Model: 284983
Price is $27.29
Unit of measure 6/Pack
Delivery by Tue, Apr 28
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Tape Logic #5300 Flatback Packing Tape, 3" x 60 yds., Brown, 16/Carton (T9485300)~#|#~sp110467198_sc7Tape Logic #5300 Flatback Packing Tape, 3" x 60 yds., Brown, 16/Carton (T9485300)~#|#~3EB7C571-1DC0-4A2E-BECE5C46D79020B4_sc7
Item: 2622067
Model: T9485300
No reviews yet
Price is $271.29
Unit of measure 16/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Scotch Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 84.2 yds., Clear (3350-77-RD36GC)~#|#~C0EAEC97-2BFA-4B92-8E786055BC57C230_sc7Scotch Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 84.2 yds., Clear (3350-77-RD36GC)~#|#~82EED015-7816-47DC-B75E0029AA4C520A_sc7
Item: 24636707
Model: 3350-77-RD36GC
Price is $10.89
Delivery by Tue, Apr 28
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Tape Logic #220 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9012206PK)~#|#~sp102933887_sc7Tape Logic #220 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9012206PK)~#|#~A71CD799-C1A1-4062-A40AD40197DD6E8B_sc7
Item: 256399
Model: T9012206PK
Price is $39.99
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 12/Pack (3850-12-DP3)~#|#~AE2F1C3C-5F68-4F2E-976AE78D35B65FAC_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 12/Pack (3850-12-DP3)~#|#~4AA2C43B-F601-44FB-B349F4B2DB9525E9_sc7
Item: 570641
Model: 3850-12-DP3
Price is $89.19
Unit of measure 12/Pack Price per unit $7.43/Roll
Free Next-Day eligible by Mon, Apr 27
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Scotch Box Lock Shipping Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3950S-3)~#|#~73EB1E3A-485C-436D-BD75BCDDBC0A4112_sc7Scotch Box Lock Shipping Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3950S-3)~#|#~8C7A92AB-5BC8-46C3-AE67E6BFFE26B1A4_sc7
Item: 24471499
Model: 3950S-3
Price is $23.99
Delivery by Tue, Apr 28
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Tape Logic #400 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9054006PK)~#|#~sp102933777_sc7Tape Logic #400 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9054006PK)~#|#~FD38D489-7412-4B89-85B81630AD178FBD_sc7
Item: 256398
Model: T9054006PK
Price is $49.29
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Staples 3" x 110 yds. Industrial Packing Tape, Clear, 24/Carton (ST55994)~#|#~s1154844_sc7
Item: 24330715
Model: ST55994
Price is $132.19
Unit of measure 24/Carton Price per unit $5.51/Roll
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Staples 3" x 110 yds. Industrial Packing Tape, Clear, 24/Carton (ST55982)~#|#~s1154844_sc7
Item: 24341915
Model: ST55982
Price is $167.09
Unit of measure 24/Carton Price per unit $6.96/Roll
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Tape Logic #350 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9013506PK)~#|#~sp102933784_sc7Tape Logic #350 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9013506PK)~#|#~C81CB214-C6EB-41D3-85B97907B47A916E_sc7
Item: 256406
Model: T9013506PK
Price is $46.29
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic #291 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Tan, 6/Carton (T9052291T6PK)~#|#~sp118464925_sc7Tape Logic #291 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Tan, 6/Carton (T9052291T6PK)~#|#~051955DE-62C1-4E97-A6C037A2CAA7B9DB_sc7
Item: 2301811
Model: T9052291T6PK
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Price is $62.59
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Scotch Box Lock Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 8/Pack (3950S-6-2BR6GC)~#|#~40DE9B4E-119E-4C9B-A96F5EB37E941F80_sc7Scotch Box Lock Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 8/Pack (3950S-6-2BR6GC)~#|#~0668F931-F054-4721-843DD759F817FE10_sc7
Scotch Box Lock Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 8/Pack (3950S-6-2BR6GC) is In-store only
Item: 24600082
Model: 3950S-6-2BR6GC
Price is $46.29
Unit of measure 8/Pack
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Shippy Tape Thank You Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Dark Green/Mint Green (STB1-TYFSS-GRN)~#|#~7897A3C9-4B97-4376-B5EEA0A79389922C_sc7Shippy Tape Thank You Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Dark Green/Mint Green (STB1-TYFSS-GRN)~#|#~F828F0CD-4771-405A-A10454C73CDD28F1_sc7
Item: 24675333
Model: STB1-TYFSS-GRN
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Price is $18.79
Unit of measure Roll
Delivery by Fri, May 01
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Duck EZ Start Premium Carton Sealing Tape , 1 1/2" Core , Clear , 2" x 22.2 yds. , 1/Rl~#|#~s0462696_sc7
Item: DUC07307
Model: DUC07307
Price is $10.59
Unit of measure Roll
Delivery by Thu, Apr 30
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Tape Logic #700 Economy Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9027006PK)~#|#~s0791033_sc7
Item: 466546
Model: T9027006PK
No reviews yet
Price is $42.19
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Duck BladeSafe HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear (DUC1078566)~#|#~sp167731629_sc7Duck BladeSafe HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear (DUC1078566)~#|#~sp167731625_sc7
Item: 854047
Model: DUC1078566
Price is $28.89
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Apr 27
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SI Products Economy Grade Packing Tape, 2.8" x 375 ft., Kraft, 8/Carton (T906235)~#|#~C5A1B46E-ABBA-4E80-B4DFFAA4A04EF280_sc7
Item: 616601
Model: T906235
Price is $243.29
Unit of measure 8/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Duck Max Strength Heavy-Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (241513)~#|#~763B1291-F7A0-45C9-A9FD282892F07542_sc7Duck Max Strength Heavy-Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (241513)~#|#~5389F958-B402-4D31-8B2DF1D80D4B958D_sc7
Item: 24578028
Model: 241513
No reviews yet
Price is $81.49
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Tape Logic Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Black, 6/Carton (T90222BK6PK)~#|#~sp102933550_sc7Tape Logic Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Black, 6/Carton (T90222BK6PK)~#|#~sp118093502_sc7
Item: 256313
Model: T90222BK6PK
No reviews yet
Price is $44.19
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Industrial Tapes, 2.75" x 450’, Beige, 10/Carton (K9001)~#|#~sp44342569_sc7
Item: 723745
Model: K9001
No reviews yet
Price is $130.09
Unit of measure 10/Carton Price per unit $13.01/Roll
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Tape Logic #1000 Economy Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T90110006PK)~#|#~sp102933625_sc7Tape Logic #1000 Economy Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T90110006PK)~#|#~sp118093633_sc7
Item: 466544
Model: T90110006PK
No reviews yet
Price is $34.39
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic #5300 Flatback Packing Tape, 4" x 60 yds., Brown, 12/Carton (T9495300)~#|#~sp110467194_sc7Tape Logic #5300 Flatback Packing Tape, 4" x 60 yds., Brown, 12/Carton (T9495300)~#|#~6B7A98ED-8EC4-4C7F-AE127E53CDD4AD0D_sc7
Item: 2622066
Model: T9495300
No reviews yet
Price is $221.69
Unit of measure 12/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic #170 Industrial Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9021706PK)~#|#~sp110467043_sc7Tape Logic #170 Industrial Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9021706PK)~#|#~sp102933862_sc7
Item: 256393
Model: T9021706PK
No reviews yet
Price is $51.29
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Shippy Tape Positivity Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Pink/Red (STB1-SWLSCRIPT)~#|#~0511AC2F-C698-4529-A344B4A8CE12A9AB_sc7Shippy Tape Positivity Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 110 yds., Pink/Red (STB1-SWLSCRIPT)~#|#~519A4768-294C-4968-8CE39AA05BDF1316_sc7
Item: 24675336
Model: STB1-SWLSCRIPT
Price is $18.79
Unit of measure Roll
Delivery by Fri, May 01
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Tape Logic Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9051226PK)~#|#~3380CBCB-C22A-421D-9CC7033CFBF45E6E_sc7
Item: 2622089
Model: T9051226PK
Price is $86.39
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Blue, 6/Carton (T90222B6PK)~#|#~sp102933553_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Blue, 6/Carton (T90222B6PK)~#|#~E7D27835-4DE7-4AB9-BEB4EF938C44061E_sc7
Item: 256308
Model: T90222B6PK
No reviews yet
Price is $53.69
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Duck E-Z Start Premium Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1 1/2" Core, Clear, 1.88" x 55.5 yrds., 1/Rl (DUC1259457)~#|#~s0377338_sc7
Duck E-Z Start Premium Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1 1/2" Core, Clear, 1.88" x 55.5 yrds., 1/Rl (DUC1259457) is New at Staples
Item: DUC1259457
Model: DUC1259457
Price is $21.69
Unit of measure 1/Each
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Apr 27
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Tape Logic #170 Industrial Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9051706PK)~#|#~sp110467044_sc7Tape Logic #170 Industrial Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9051706PK)~#|#~sp102933871_sc7
Item: 256394
Model: T9051706PK
Price is $77.29
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic #350 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Tan, 6/Carton (T905350T6PK)~#|#~sp102933765_sc7Tape Logic #350 Industrial Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Tan, 6/Carton (T905350T6PK)~#|#~1084574B-31CD-461D-A1BBA031D74A4DA4_sc7
Item: 2301809
Model: T905350T6PK
No reviews yet
Price is $65.49
Unit of measure 6/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic Acrylic Packing Tape, 4" x 72 yds., Clear, 18/Carton (T921170)~#|#~A4A341E6-64D3-4958-A76A3B0558D4310C_sc7
Item: 256316
Model: T921170
Price is $116.89
Unit of measure 18/Carton
Free delivery by Mon, May 04
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Tape Logic #6000 Non Reinforced Water Activated Tape, 3" x 600', Kraft, 10/Case (T36000)~#|#~sp110467323_sc7Tape Logic #6000 Non Reinforced Water Activated Tape, 3" x 600', Kraft, 10/Case (T36000)~#|#~B47D363A-E461-4633-BA2A90DDE0E21655_sc7
Item: 2622075
Model: T36000
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Duck HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear, 36/Pack (1288647)Duck HP260, Acrylic Packing Tape, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear, 36/Carton (1288647)~#|#~sp44845755_sc7
Duck HP260 Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 60 yds., Clear, 36/Pack (1288647) is New at Staples
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Shippy Tape Holiday Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 55 yds., Green/Pink/White (STB55-XMAS-GRN)~#|#~D2AA4CF6-1B89-40AA-849FD4BB089BB7C5_sc7Shippy Tape Holiday Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 55 yds., Green/Pink/White (STB55-XMAS-GRN)~#|#~30F1AC93-7C32-48ED-8E54B4FC387F4330_sc7
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Whether you’re shipping a package across the country or just storing office supplies most boxes will require tape that adheres properly and offers a secure hold. Staples carries packing tape made from a variety of materials with different adhesives that work well for securing your items. Learn more about shipping and packaging tape below.

What Is Packing Tape?

Packing tape is a strong adhesive used to seal cardboard shipping boxes and other packages for transport. There are a variety of types of packing tape, including:

  • Acrylic Tape - Provides immediate adhesion and strong tear resistance
  • Laminate or Film Tape - Uses friction to adhere and is great for short-term use
  • Cloth Tapes - This style is heat resistant and hard to tear
  • Glass Packing Tape - Use this for boxes exposed to heat up to 300° Fahrenheit
  • Vinyl and PVC Tape - These are strong and durable, making them great for packages that may experience chemical exposure or temperature changes

How Wide Is Packing Tape?

The width of the tape is actually a very important factor when it comes to sealing packages. Wide packaging tape is generally two to three inches and offers a good level of protection for packages that may experience a lot of movement while being shipped. You can likely use thinner shipping or packaging tape if you are working with a small package that has no gap between flaps.

Shipping Tape vs. Packing Tape

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, shipping tape is usually thinner than packing tape, but it still works great for boxes that aren’t super heavy. Packing tape should generally be able to handle long-term storage and varying temperatures and conditions without weakening its seal on the boxes.

Adhesive Types for Packing Tape

Packing tape comes with different types of adhesives that keep them secure on boxes and other materials. Acrylic adhesives provide a strong hold that remains sticky in hot and cold temperatures and during long-term storage. Gummed or water-activated adhesives require specific packaging tape dispensers that apply water during application. This type of tape offers instant sealing and can provide proof of tampering for added security. Tapes with hot-melt adhesives ensure a tight bond with corrugated materials for added protection during the shipping process. Look for adhesives made from rubber or silicone for increased flexibility when working with non-paper packaging or bundling products and materials.

How to Use Packing & Shipping Tape

Packing or shipping tape is easy to use in almost any situation. Simply peel back the beginning of the top layer, pull the tape the length you need and cut it where appropriate. One popular option is to place the tape in a packing tape dispenser to make sealing boxes quicker and easier. Hand-held dispensers are also great for quick applications. For warehouses and shipping facilities, there are convenient desk and table-top tape dispensers.

Why Can’t You Use Duct Tape on Packages Instead of Packing Tape?

Generally, adhesives like duct tape and masking tape will not create a strong enough seal to withstand the process of transport. These materials do not stick well to cardboard and are highly reactive to heat. If you are shipping an item, this could mean that your item will not make it to the destination or will arrive with issues. These tapes can also leave a glue residue on your package that makes it permanently sticky or unsightly.