Shipping & Packing Tape

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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Yellow, 18/Carton (T90122Y18PK)~#|#~sp102933662_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Yellow, 18/Carton (T90122Y18PK)~#|#~80C45BCE-3A65-459B-8FBDE7804963E4F7_sc7
Item: 2301471
Model: T90122Y18PK
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Price is $103.89
Unit of measure 18/Carton
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Tape Logic #310CC Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 12/Carton (T901310CC12P)~#|#~4607036A-2F07-4B9C-A04A042BEBF7156F_sc7
Item: 190835
Model: T901310CC12P
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Price is $79.49
Unit of measure 12/Carton
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Tape Logic Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9021606PK)~#|#~m000085603_sc7
Item: 256390
Model: T9021606PK
Price is $49.59
Unit of measure 6/Carton
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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Green, 24/Carton (T90522G)~#|#~sp102933635_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Green, 24/Carton (T90522G)~#|#~sp118093447_sc7
Item: 191390
Model: T90522G
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Price is $99.79
Unit of measure 24/Carton
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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Red, 18/Carton (T90222R18PK)~#|#~sp102933648_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Red, 18/Carton (T90222R18PK)~#|#~5D4CF7A3-DA69-4712-ABD915A7AE5D2B10_sc7
Item: 2301519
Model: T90222R18PK
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Price is $109.59
Unit of measure 18/Carton
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Tape Logic 400 Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 36/Carton (T902400)~#|#~sp42719087_sc7
Item: 897893
Model: T902400
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Price is $209.39
Unit of measure 36/Carton
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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Yellow, 36/Carton (T90122Y)~#|#~sp102933564_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Yellow, 36/Carton (T90122Y)~#|#~05B5E7E1-927E-4014-878786AA849096E3_sc7
Item: 897929
Model: T90122Y
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Price is $167.09
Unit of measure 36/Carton
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Tape Logic #900 Economy Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Clear, 36/Carton (T901900)~#|#~s0791134_sc7
Item: 947291
Model: T901900
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Price is $194.19
Unit of measure 36/Carton
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Tape Logic #800 Economy Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9028006PK)~#|#~sp102933754_sc7Tape Logic #800 Economy Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9028006PK)~#|#~sp102933748_sc7
Item: 256448
Model: T9028006PK
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Price is $69.49
Unit of measure 6/Carton
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Tape Logic Acrylic Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 24/Carton (T9052291)~#|#~CF3E80BD-50EA-4360-BA3B5AD2ACA2ECAD_sc7
Item: 191271
Model: T9052291
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Price is $219.59
Unit of measure 24/Carton
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Central 250 Packing Tape, 3" x 375 ft., Beige, 8/Carton (T906250)~#|#~540F3C91-2F54-4BB3-B09DA72A7B7DE5D6_sc7
Item: 946815
Model: T906250
Price is $286.79
Unit of measure 8/Carton
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Tape Logic Sealing Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Clear, 6/Carton (T9053506PK)~#|#~C56F31B5-87D7-4209-A6E089444AD116B8_sc7
Item: 256407
Model: T9053506PK
Price is $64.69
Unit of measure 6/Carton
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Tape Logic #700 Economy Packing Tape, 3" x 110 yds., Clear, 24/Carton (T905700)~#|#~s0791065_sc7
Item: 897923
Model: T905700
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Price is $272.69
Unit of measure 24/Carton
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Tape Logic Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Tan, 36/Carton (T901170T)~#|#~s0791057_sc7
Item: 897902
Model: T901170T
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Price is $83.09
Unit of measure 36/Carton
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Tape Logic Acrylic Packing Tape, 3" x 55 yds., Clear, 24/Carton (T905291)~#|#~5F82B725-F2EE-4DE6-A7097DD171595B41_sc7
Item: 897890
Model: T905291
Price is $120.79
Unit of measure 24/Carton
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Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Blue, 36/Carton (T90222B)~#|#~sp102933632_sc7Tape Logic Colored Carton Sealing Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 2" x 110 yds., Blue, 36/Carton (T90222B)~#|#~519C4642-B20C-4DD5-9E67DE7466C59438_sc7
Item: 905880
Model: T90222B
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Price is $178.69
Unit of measure 36/Carton
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Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3850S-RD)~#|#~BA95C646-C627-4C0C-A6915B44806DAA3C_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3850S-RD)~#|#~5A5782CF-3174-4E40-81AB32A695CC9DF6_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3850S-RD) is In-store only
Item: 448230
Model: 3850S-RD
Price is $10.49
Unit of measure Roll
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Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 27.7 yds., Clear (142L)~#|#~557E72BF-05D1-4F03-B556A3D85A570222_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 27.7 yds., Clear (142L)~#|#~234483F3-65E9-42DE-92E53DE2937C1A07_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 27.7 yds., Clear (142L) is In-store only
Item: 492180
Model: 142L
Price is $5.29
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Scotch Tough Grip Packaging Tape, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., Clear (150)~#|#~D3879B09-292C-4C28-BD28561A1BC4286D_sc7Scotch Tough Grip Packaging Tape, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., Clear (150)~#|#~536A69DE-A164-4A14-AD8555CA5C054A3C_sc7
Scotch Tough Grip Packaging Tape, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., Clear (150) is In-store only
Item: 2465792
Model: 150
Price is $3.79
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Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 3/Pack (3450-40-3)~#|#~72C8532F-54C2-4817-85220AA4B7CB5C82_sc7Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 3/Pack (3450-40-3)~#|#~CC656D21-2E81-43B7-B115A15B2D793061_sc7
Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 3/Pack (3450-40-3) is In-store only
Item: 897516
Model: 3450-40-3
Price is $19.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack
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Scotch Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 109 yds., Clear, 6 Pack (3350L-6)~#|#~BA07005C-1227-43AE-9B9D92A078D78366_sc7Scotch Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 109 yds., Clear, 6 Pack (3350L-6)~#|#~77F5934C-5C3A-437C-9AEFCD0A32177C30_sc7
Scotch Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 109 yds., Clear, 6 Pack (3350L-6) is In-store only
Item: 2138954
Model: 3350L-6
Price is $39.99
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Staples® 1.88" x 43.7 yards, Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, Clear, 3 Rolls (ST-HM-40-3)~#|#~s1117409_sc7Staples® 1.88" x 43.7 yards, Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, Clear, 3 Rolls (ST-HM-40-3)~#|#~s1117408_sc7
Item: 899458
Model: 52197
Price is $17.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack
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Staples Heavy-Duty Packing Tape, 1.88"W x 21.8 Yards, Clear (52195)~#|#~s1123108_sc7Staples Heavy-Duty Packing Tape, 1.88"W x 21.8 Yards, Clear (52195)~#|#~s1123109_sc7
Staples Heavy-Duty Packing Tape, 1.88"W x 21.8 Yards, Clear (52195) is In-store only
Item: 626736
Model: 52195
Price is $3.79
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Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 4 Pack (3850-40LR4-4GC)~#|#~8280788E-A234-4E2F-A145C1F23F267A88_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 4 Pack (3850-40LR4-4GC)~#|#~7018C544-6042-4E97-B6898D7F1682E30C_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 4 Pack (3850-40LR4-4GC) is In-store only
Item: 24520391
Model: 3850-40LR4-4GC
Price is $28.99
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Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3850-ST)~#|#~B9F7D159-12C9-4EEC-8046B7BCFB2DF90F_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3850-ST)~#|#~FBCBEF04-6AF4-4519-8C5269BB1F0AB340_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3850-ST) is In-store only
Item: 483920
Model: 3850-ST
Price is $19.49
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Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (3450S-2-1RD)~#|#~4CB785F3-FD61-49CD-B3092091842BF127_sc7Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (3450S-2-1RD)~#|#~8F82D99B-6C3C-4A40-97BD6BE889AC0CEE_sc7
Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (3450S-2-1RD) is In-store only
Item: 897515
Model: 3450S-2-1RD
Price is $13.49
Unit of measure 2/Pack
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Staples® Heavy-Duty Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 Yds, Clear, 6/Rolls (ST-HM-40-6)~#|#~s1121731_sc7Staples® Heavy-Duty Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 43.7 Yds, Clear, 6/Rolls (ST-HM-40-6)~#|#~s1121730_sc7
Item: 899460
Model: 52198
Price is $25.99
Unit of measure 6/Pack
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Scotch Packing Tape, 1.88" x 49.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (3750G6)~#|#~E9D676F5-B892-4A08-BEC7CFA0AA8AF812_sc7Scotch Packing Tape, 1.88" x 49.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (3750G6)~#|#~958FA0B0-30BA-45E9-A1BC888D82A7B192_sc7
Scotch Packing Tape, 1.88" x 49.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (3750G6) is In-store only
Item: 940365
Model: 3750G6
Price is $39.99
Unit of measure 6/Pack Price per unit $6.66/Roll
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Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Tan (143)~#|#~FA2B4B95-A84E-4452-9500AEAA86667338_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Tan (143)~#|#~03DC692A-971D-40A6-A723DC624CD1E661_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Tan (143) is In-store only
Item: 824235
Model: 143
Price is $2.29
Unit of measure Roll
Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (52194)~#|#~s1124418_sc7
Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (52194) is In-store only
Item: 609139
Model: 52194
Price is $7.79
Unit of measure Roll
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Scotch Tough Grip Moving Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3500S-RD)~#|#~4B51040B-E357-4CEA-BEE85B128D7DC3A1_sc7Scotch Tough Grip Moving Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3500S-RD)~#|#~D912C3D8-6141-4BB5-B7776BEC3EA77D75_sc7
Scotch Tough Grip Moving Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (3500S-RD) is In-store only
Item: 2456491
Model: 3500S-RD
Price is $9.79
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Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6)~#|#~79ED35E1-6343-40CB-A2FA33A8A0E3FCC5_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6)~#|#~CE45B8B6-B7B6-4DD5-92BC6E620497A4B5_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) is In-store only
Item: 24462717
Model: 142-6R
Price is $18.99
Unit of measure 6/Pack
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Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (52531)~#|#~s1123107_sc7Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (52531)~#|#~s1123106_sc7
Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear, 2/Pack (52531) is In-store only
Item: 899464
Model: 52531
Price is $14.79
Unit of measure 2/Pack
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Scotch 371 Packing Tape, 2" x 55 yds., Tan, 6/Carton (T901371T6PK)~#|#~DF4A1791-CEDE-4671-AC4FFC4A2B192EF2_sc7
Item: 2301848
Model: T901371T6PK
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Price is $62.79
Unit of measure 6/Carton
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Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (38504063BRD2GC)~#|#~4C7DFB54-2F04-4C11-822A9B383AE96076_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (38504063BRD2GC)~#|#~BADE409B-7A45-4776-872DDE232F53AC3D_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 43.7 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (38504063BRD2GC) is In-store only
Item: 24598979
Model: 38504063BRD2GC
Price is $53.49
Unit of measure 6/Pack
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Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6)~#|#~AA776311-65D2-44E7-A46363E08D0AD4EF_sc7Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6)~#|#~22090E90-32A8-4AE4-B6BE351C078D71E2_sc7
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) is Out of stock
Item: IM100GR16
Model: 142-6
Price is $17.79
Scotch® Sure Start Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 25 yds., 2 Refill Rolls for DP-1000 Dispenser/Pack (DP-1000-RR-2)~#|#~s0391156_sc7Scotch® Sure Start Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 25 yds., 2 Refill Rolls for DP-1000 Dispenser/Pack (DP-1000-RR-2)~#|#~s1130480_sc7
Scotch® Sure Start Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 25 yds., 2 Refill Rolls for DP-1000 Dispenser/Pack (DP-1000-RR-2) is Out of stock
Item: 741084
Model: DP1000-RR-2
Price is $4.19
Unit of measure Pack
Central 260 Packing Tape, 3" x 375 ft., Beige, 8/Carton (T906260)~#|#~s0537478_sc7
Central 260 Packing Tape, 3" x 375 ft., Beige, 8/Carton (T906260) is Out of stock
Item: 946819
Model: T906260
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Price is $154.19
Unit of measure 8/Carton
Scotch Commercial Grade Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 12 Rolls/Pack (3750-12-DP3)~#|#~D9C24B65-BDCC-435D-A062548DA6CAAB54_sc7Scotch Commercial Grade Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 12 Rolls/Pack (3750-12-DP3)~#|#~093CB81B-B5EA-4129-BE85B71B1EFAC412_sc7
Scotch Commercial Grade Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 12 Rolls/Pack (3750-12-DP3) is Out of stock
Item: MMM375012DP3
Model: MMM375012DP3
Price is $53.39
Unit of measure 12/Pack
Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3450)~#|#~sp266320172_sc7Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3450)~#|#~sp266320171_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.