Custom Colored Packing Tape for Cartons and Mailers

What is colored packing tape?

It is regular carton sealing tape with the film made in one solid shade. Rolls come in red, blue, green, yellow, black, white, purple, pink, orange, gray and brown.

There is no artwork on it. The shade is the message, and a packer can read it from across the room.

The color runs through the film instead of sitting on top as ink. The glossy face keeps it bright under warehouse lights.

You will find it with dividers, sheets and paper shred in our packing supplies and inserts collection.

How do I set up a color code that works?

Keep it small. Three or four shades with clear meanings beat ten that nobody remembers.

Post a short chart above the packing bench so new hires learn it on their first shift.

Do not change a meaning mid-season. A shifted code causes more mix-ups than having no code.

What tape width fits my boxes?

Match the roll to your flaps. A 2 in roll covers the center seam of most single wall cartons in one pass.

Use 3 in tape on large flaps and heavier packs. Narrow rolls look cleaner on small boxes.

Check the gap where the outer flaps meet. The tape should overlap each flap by about 3/4 in on both sides.

Still choosing the carton? Our list of standard cardboard box sizes explained helps you decide both at once.

Is colored tape as strong as clear tape?

For everyday orders, yes. The dye is in the film, so the adhesive side works like any carton tape.

Grip depends more on the box surface. Dust, damp and cold board stop tape from bonding, so pack in a dry room.

Press the strip down firmly. Pressure pushes the adhesive into the board fibers.

Heavy contents need an H pattern: one strip on the seam, one across each end. They also need a sturdier carton, such as double wall boxes for heavy contents.

Colored tape or printed tape: which should I pick?

Colored rolls carry one shade and no artwork, so there is no proof step for the tape itself. They suit sorting jobs where the shade does the talking.

If you want a logo or handling note repeating along the seam, look at printed packing tape with your logo. Many shops use printed rolls for customers and colored rolls inside the building.

Stock moving between your own sites is a good fit for plain shades. Only your staff see it, so there is no reason to print.

Can the tape match my box color?

Yes. Tell us the color of your printed boxes and we suggest the closest shade in the range.

A close match matters most on boxes customers keep, like gift and retail packs. On plain brown shippers, strong contrast is more useful.

Black tape on a black box gives a clean look. Browse our black cardboard boxes made to size for a pairing many brands like.

How many rolls should I order?

Start from your daily box count. A simple seam on top and bottom uses roughly four times the box length in tape. An H seal uses about double that.

Add a cushion for torn strips and re-taped returns. A spare roll costs less than a stalled shipping day.

With several shades, order more of your everyday color and fewer of the warning ones. Red and yellow rolls usually last the longest.

How do I order colored packing tape?

Add tape to a box order or request rolls on their own. We email your quote within one business day, and you can start from our quote request page for tape.

List the colors, widths and roll counts. You can also reach us at (503) 461-4788, at info@ordercardboardboxes.com or on WhatsApp, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Eastern.

Once you approve, production takes 4 to 6 business days. Shipping is free and tracked, and it takes 2 to 3 business days to any US address.

If a roll arrives damaged or faulty, send photos within 10 days. We reprint it or refund it.