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Water-Activated Packaging Tape

Turn packages and deliveries into marketing opportunities with water-activated tape. Available in quantities 1 to 125 – and orders over $75 ship free. See details
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Secure packages and promote your brand with custom gummed tape.

  • White kraft paper with water-activated adhesive
  • Theft- & tamper-proof reinforced paper
  • 2.9" wide tape
  • 3" ID core
  • 2 tape length options
  • Application sponge included

Application Guide: See below for step-by-step application tips – or watch our video.

Secure packages with flair

Looking to make your deliveries stand out while ensuring they stay secure? Our gummed tape takes a packaging essential to the next level, with custom printing that showcases your brand with every box that's delivered. Reinforced for strength, this custom tape guards against theft and tampering. Just moisten with the included sponge, then apply and seal your packages with your logo or design.

A branded look

Personalize your water-activated tape with your business name, logo or a festive pattern. With 4 logo repeat length options, you can control how often your design appears within a 12" space. And whether you’re sending out a few pieces or need to seal up multiple shipments, we’ve got you covered with 2 different tape length options up to 300’.

Easy to customize

It’s easy to create your custom packaging tape. Start by selecting your tape length and logo repeat length, then browse our design gallery or upload your own. (Note that this tape is not a full bleed design – it will come with a small 1/32" white line at the top and bottom.) We’ll take care of the rest and deliver your professionally printed custom gummed tape to you.

Application Guide: Custom Gummed Tape

Follow the steps below to quickly and easily apply your gummed tape.

1. Measure & cut: Measure the tape to your desired length, then cut using a pair of scissors.

2. Wet: Run the damp sponge on the non-printed side to activate adhesive

3. Apply: Now that the tape is cut and the adhesive is activated, carefully apply the tape until it bonds to your box or envelope.

VistaPrint offers Water-Activated Packaging Tape design templates in assorted styles.

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Reviewed by 14 customers

Not the quality I purchased before
May 12, 2026 | Skin S. |
Verified Buyer
I purchased this tape before and it was awesome, but this time it has little lines all over it (the water activated glue)- the quality just isn't as good as it was before. It's like the difference between premium copy paper and cheap copy paper. The new one is like cheap copy paper.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
We are truly sorry to hear that your recent order of water-activated tape failed to meet your expectations and that you have noticed a decrease in the quality of the material. We understand how frustrating it is when a product you have previously loved does not feel the same, and we sincerely apologize for the disappointment this has caused. Our records show that your last order was placed three years ago, and we are always making updates with our customers' best interest in mind. Please be assured that we will share your feedback regarding the texture and the lines in the glue with our production team. Our custom tape is reinforced for strength to guard against theft and tampering; you simply moisten it with the included sponge to apply and seal your packages with your logo, and it should still provide the same high-quality protection for your shipments. If your request is urgent and you need an immediate solution, please reach out to our Customer Support team via: https://www.vistaprint.com/customer-care/help-center/.

Good size
Mar 16, 2026 | Alysia R. |
Verified Buyer
The tape is large enough to see the labels clearly.

Perfect tape for this Canadian Small Busienss
Jun 23, 2025 | Kristen L. |
Verified Buyer
I’d been looking for a replacement tape for one I used to get in the US. This one is smooth, easy to apply, nice colour✔️ perfect for added personality. My customers are loving it.

very good quality!
Jun 22, 2025 | Ying Y. |
Verified Buyer
Love them! Will order in the future ! Thanks!

Great product
Apr 25, 2025 | caitlin o. |
Verified Buyer
I love the tape, exactly as the online preview.

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Work with a designer

Let us design it for you

No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, to make the most out of your tape design, we recommend that all files are in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black), with a Fogra 39 colour profile. The optimal resolution for the printed files is 300 dpi (dots per inch).

Our custom gummed paper tape comes in one size: 2.9" wide on a 3" ID (inside diameter) core. You can choose from tape lengths of 100' or 300' and pick a logo repeat length of 3", 4", 6" or 12".

Logo repeat length is the distance from the beginning of the impression like your logo, text or image, to the beginning of the neTake a look at our Size Charts section to compare how this will look on your packaging tape. xt identical impression. You can select a repeat length of 3", 4", 6" or 12".

Our custom shipping tape is suitable for sealing packages up to 30 lb.

Our custom packaging tape is water-, dust- and wear-resistant. Plus, it's made from reinforced paper that's designed to discourage theft and tampering, offering additional protection for your packages.

Our custom printed packing tape is water-activated. The adhesive is made of gummed, starch-based Copolymer.

No. You can order quantities as low as 1.

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