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Custom printed tape

Printed in Montreal on water-activated paper or polypropylene.

Up to 2 colors Pantone spot inks — the exact color of your brand.
48 and 72 mm 2 and 3 inches, custom roll length.
High-performance adhesive Durable hold on cartons and packaging.
Local manufacturingIn Montréal, Québec
Fast turnaroundEfficient and flexible production
Eco-friendly optionWater-activated paper, recyclable
Accessible minimumFrom 5 cases

Tape we have printed

Already on our clients’ boxes

Every roll is mocked up, approved by the client, then printed in spot colors at our Montréal plant.

Custom printed tape — MODIUM International
MODIUM International Distribution 48 mm · 1 color
Custom printed tape — MAADI Group
MAADI Group Aluminum infrastructure 48 mm · 2 colors
Custom printed security tape — PMG
PMG Security seal 48 mm · 2 colors
Custom printed tape — DIMEXCOLOMBIA and DIMEXCO Global Logistics
DIMEXCO Transport and logistics 72 mm · 2 versions

Inside our plant

See your tape come off the press

From plate to finished roll, everything happens in Montréal. Here is what a printed tape run looks like at Orca.

  • SIAT press dedicated to tape
  • Continuous color control
  • Slitting and rewinding on site

Why printed tape

A medium your customers always see

The box arrives plain. The tape travels the whole way and ends up in your customer’s hands.

  • No media cost — you already seal your boxes
  • Visible from the loading dock to the unboxing
  • Discourages unauthorized opening
  • Sets your pallets apart in a shared warehouse
Security and integrity Custom tape makes any reopening visible. It cannot be replaced with generic tape.
Fast identification Your parcels are spotted at a glance on a dock or in a sorting centre.
Professional image The same care as your primary packaging, all the way to the shipping box.
Responsible option Water-activated paper tape recycles with the cardboard, no separation needed.

Materials

Two families, two uses

The choice depends on your cartons, your storage conditions and your environmental goals.

Water-activated paper tape

The adhesive activates on contact with water and bonds into the fibres of the carton: the seal becomes permanent and any opening leaves a visible mark. Recycles with the box, no need to remove it.

Recyclable Tamper-evident Permanent seal
Polypropylene and PVC tape

Strong and flexible, with maximum grip on most cartons. The usual choice for high-volume shipping lines and machine application.

Clear White Tan High tack

Dimensions

Two standard widths

Width is chosen according to box weight and sealing method. 48 mm covers most needs; 72 mm is for heavy or oversized boxes.

48 mm — 2 in 72 mm — 3 in Custom roll length

Available widths

  • 48 mm — 2 inches
  • 72 mm — 3 inches
  • 36 mm — on request

Ordering

  • Minimum: 5 cases
  • Roll length: made to measure
  • Production tolerance: ±10 %

Inks and printing

The exact color of your brand

PMS PMS 2 colors = 2 plates
Up to 2 colors One or two inks per tape. Each color corresponds to one printing plate.
Pantone spot inks We print in spot inks, not process color: the shade comes out exactly as your brand guidelines define it, from one run to the next.
Durable inks Resistant to abrasion and moisture throughout transit, on every substrate we offer.
Mock-up included Our team prepares the layout, you approve it, and nothing goes to production without your written go-ahead.

Why choose Orca?

Expertise that makes the difference

Technical support
High-precision printing
Custom manufacturing
Small and large runs
Quality control
Fast delivery

What goes to production

Nothing that you have not approved

Every project goes through a mock-up you sign off on. The file sent to the plate maker is checked line by line against the image you approved — text, dimensions, colors, material.

On your proof

  • Tape and logo dimensions
  • Confirmed Pantone
  • Material: clear, white or tan
  • Printing direction
  • Roll mock-up

Frequently asked questions

What we get asked most

The minimum order is 5 cases. Pricing varies depending on the material, width, number of colors and order volume. Tell us about your needs so we can recommend the most suitable option.

We offer water-activated paper or polypropylene tape in 48 and 72 mm widths, with printing in 1 or 2 Pantone spot colors. Roll length can be adapted depending on the project.

Pricing depends on the material, tape width, roll length, number of colors and order volume. We prepare each quote according to your specifications and required quantity.

Production lead time is approximately 2 weeks following receipt of a 60% deposit on the order.

Ideally, have the tape width, material type, quantity, number of colors and your logo or artwork if available. You can send this information through our quote form or discuss it directly with our team by phone. If some details are not yet defined, we can help you determine the right solution.

Our simple and efficient process

From your logo to the roll

Quote Width, material, colors and volume.
Mock-up We prepare the proof with dimensions and roll mock-up.
Your approval Nothing goes to plates before your go-ahead.
Printing and delivery Produced in Montréal, delivered across Quebec.

Ready to put your brand on every box?

Send us your logo and your Pantone. We come back with a proof and a firm price.