Custom Printed Tapes

At Viking Tapes we offer a custom printed tapes service with a range of tapes/adhesives available to suit your needs. We also offer free artwork, up to 3 colours, with orders over 144 rolls.

Below you will find more information about each tape style available and the difference between adhesive options.

For more information and pricing contact our team via email or call us at 01535 610373 to order your custom printed packaging tape.

Packaging Tape Options:

Polypropylene Tape Low cost option Adhesive Types: Water Based Acrylic (other adhesives available on demand) Background Colour: Buff / White / Clear Standard Width: 48mm (other widths available on demand) Standard Length: Hand Rolls - 66m, Machine Rolls - up to 1056m
	Vinyl Tape Adhesive Type: Solvent Colour: buff, white, clear Standard Width: 48mm (other widths available on demand) Standard Length: Hand Rolls - 66m, Machine Rolls - up to 1056m
Paper Tape Self adhesive paper tape is an excellent environmentally friendly option. Adhesive Types: Solvent or hot melt Colour: buff, white Moisture resistant Excellent adhesion on recycled cartons Good tack Printable Hand tearable Carrier Thickness: 110 - 125mu Widths: 12mm - 144mm Standard Lengths: Hand rolls - 50m, Machine rolls - 500m
	Gummed Paper Tape Also known as water activated tape. The non reinforced version is the only biodegradable, recyclable and repulpable tape, offering one of the most environmentally friendly options. Adhesive Types: Starch Colour: buff, white, oyster Excellent bond and seal Natural kraft paper and starch adhesive Reinforced options available for high value or heavy packages Available in a range of different strengths 70 - 120 gsm Widths: 36mm - 144mm Standard Lengths: Hand rolls - N/A, Machine rolls - 100m - 300m
Filament Tape Polypropylene tape reinforced with fibreglass filaments across and down the length of the tape, making it one of the strongest tapes in the range. Adhesive Types: Hot melt Colour: clear Suitable for sealing heavy duty packages or bundling of industrial goods Excellent adhesion to all surfaces Exceptional impact and shock resistance High tack adhesive Carrier thickness: 125mu Widths: 18mm - 144mm Standard Lengths: Hand rolls - 50m - 200m, Machine rolls - 300m - 400m
	Zero Tape Zero tape is a unique product, the recycled content makes this tape exempt from the PPT 2022 plastic tax. Adhesive Types: Natural rubber Colour: clear, white, brown Contains 70% recycled material (made from PET) 100% recyclable High performance Lower environmental impact Core made from recycled paper Width: 48mm Standard Lengths: Hand rolls - 50m, 66m, & 150m Any plastic packaging components manufactured or imported into the UK which contains less than 30% recycled plastic is subject to the Plastic Packaging Tax. As of April 2026 the rate per tonne increased to £228.82.
Removable Tape Removable tapes are designed to be removed without leaving any adhesive residue. Typical applications include temporary surface protection, bundling, or packaging for recyclability Adhesive Types: Noisy acrylic or solvent Colour: white, buff, clear Available with PVC carrier Natural rubber or acrylic adhesives Hand or machine applications Moisture resistant after application Carrier thickness: 32 - 50mu Widths: 12mm - 144mm Standard lengths: Hand rolls - 66m - 200m, Machine rolls - 330m - 1056m
	Food Contact Tape Approved for direct contact with food, manufactured to BRC food hygiene standards. This innovative tape is designed to enhance product presentation with the bonus of reducing the amount of packaging used. Adhesive Types: Low noise acrylic or hot melt Colour: white, buff, clear Food contact compliant Printed up to 10 colours Solvent free adhesives Suitable for bundling (replacing polythene bags) Tough and durable Carrier thickness: 40 - 50mu Widths: 12mm - 144mm Standard Lengths: Hand rolls - 66m - 132m, Machine rolls - 330m - 990m

Choosing your adhesive:

Noisy Acrylic	High quality water based adhesive Noisy Unwind Quick release Resistant to ultraviolet light	Low Noise Acrylic	High quality water based adhesive No noise Silent unwind Resistant to ultraviolet light
Hot Melt	Synthetic rubber adhesive High tack Quick release Suitable for fully/semi automatic case sealing	Solvent	Natural rubber adhesive Excellent adhesion Good temperature resistance Easy release
Freezer Grade	Synthetic rubber adhesive Can be applied as low as -7C Quick release Suitable for fully/semi automatic case sealing	Starch Based	Vegetable based adhesive Water activated Strong tamper evident seal Recyclable and biodegradable
Removable	Natural rubber or acrylic adhesives Hand or machine applications Removable without leaving any adhesive residue Moisture resistant after applications	High Performance	Modified acrylic adhesive Temperature range -40C to 150C Indoor and outdoor applications Bonds well to a variety of surfaces