Why Brands Switch to Custom Tape Ltd
Printed Paper Tape Co. is a specialist division of Custom Tape Limited, a UK manufacturer of custom printed packaging tape based in Leyland, Lancashire. Custom Tape Limited has supplied UK and European businesses direct from its own factory for over 25 years. We produce recyclable kraft paper tape, custom printed with your branding, with no agency markup and quotes within 1 working day.
Direct From Manufacturer
We extrude, print, and slit tape at our Leyland facility. Cut out agency markups, secure lower MOQs, and communicate directly with the team printing your tape.
100% Recyclable Solutions
Our paper tapes use FSC-certified kraft paper, natural rubber or hot melt adhesives, and non-toxic water-based inks. They recycle alongside the cardboard boxes.
Precision Flexo Printing
Print up to 3 vibrant spot colors. We match Pantone references precisely to ensure your brand guidelines are strictly maintained across every packaging size.
Select Your Tape Material
Choose the optimal material and adhesive system for your packing operations and shipping weights.
Standard Self-Adhesive Kraft Tape
The most popular choice for quick-seal e-commerce packaging. Reinforced adhesive kraft paper with a hot-melt glue system, applied dry and by hand or standard bench-top dispensers — no water activation needed.
Hand-tearable, 110 micron, and fully recyclable alongside the cardboard box it seals. Available in classic brown kraft or off-white paper bases.
Reinforced Kraft Paper Tape
Cross-woven with fibreglass reinforcement threads for heavy-duty box sealing. A water-activated adhesive system bonds directly into the cardboard fibres for a tamper-evident, permanent seal — the tape can't be peeled off without visibly tearing the carton board.
A cost-effective, recyclable alternative to polypropylene strapping for heavier cartons.
Built for Real Shipping Volumes
Wherever a box gets sealed and shipped, custom printed paper tape turns that seal into a branding moment.
E-Commerce Fulfilment
Branded seal on every outbound parcel, from single orders to pallet-level dispatch.
Subscription Boxes
Turn the seal into part of the unboxing moment your subscribers photograph and share.
Food & Beverage
Kraft paper tape for retail and wholesale cartons where a plastic-free seal matters to buyers.
Retail & Gifting
Premium finish for boutique and gift packaging, printed to match your brand's exact colours.
Moving & Storage
High-tack, high-volume sealing for removal firms and self-storage operators.
Exhibitions & Events
Short-run custom print for stand builds, sampling boxes, and one-off promotional sends.
Manufacturing & Distribution
Reinforced grades for heavier cartons moving through warehouses and distribution centres.
Corporate & Office
Consistent branding across incoming and outgoing post for head offices and franchise networks.
How It Works
Ordering custom printed tape from our UK production floor takes three simple steps.
Request a Quote
Select your tape type, width, volume, and upload your logo design. Our team will review and reply within 1 working day.
Approve Digital Proof
Our in-house design experts align your artwork and send a PDF proof for your validation. We ensure centering and text alignment are spot-on.
We Print & Deliver
Once approved, we manufacture your tape at our Lancashire factory. Orders are slit, packed, and shipped directly to your warehouse within 10 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom printed paper tape, answered directly.
36 rolls across both Self-Adhesive Kraft and Reinforced Kraft tape, scaling up to high-volume capacity. Larger volumes get better per-roll pricing.
5–7 working days from artwork approval to dispatch. We print, slit, and ship directly from our Lancashire factory.
Yes. Upload a vector file (.AI, .EPS, or high-res .PDF) with your quote request and our in-house team sends a proof for approval before anything is printed.
Yes. All grades use FSC-certified kraft paper with water-based inks, and recycle alongside the cardboard box they're applied to.
We supply businesses across the UK and mainland Europe. Get in touch with your delivery address for a shipping quote.
Test the Quality First
Unsure which material fits your operations? Request a free sample box containing all tape grades and dimensions.
Shipped free to verified UK business addresses within 24 hours.