Loading...

Water-Activated Packaging Tape

Turn packages or delivery orders into marketing opportunities with water-activated tape. Explore customizable templates and design options.
See details



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.

Reviews

Ratings Distribution

Reviewed by 116 customers

best

Jun 4, 2025 | Shawn Z. | Verified Buyer
love them

Works Great!

May 27, 2025 | Greg G. | Verified Buyer
I actually never used water activated packaging tape before it worked great and I love that Vistaprint included a sponge! My logo looks so good on here. I already re-ordered more. This is Excellent for branding my packages.

It’s okay

May 27, 2025 | Arleen V. | Verified Buyer
I love it do t get me wrong but I police the wrong tape

Great custom tape

May 24, 2025 | brooke t. | Verified Buyer
Compared to other brands of water activated tape, vista print is the best! The string between two layers of paper makes it very strong, super sticky, and great price! Endless possibilities for making your tape uniquely yours.

The Best!

May 16, 2025 | My L. | Verified Buyer
When I updated my business logo! I used all my branding products with Vista! They did great and will be using them for upcoming projects!

Displaying Reviews 1-5

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.

Design services banner image

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 color 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 next identical impression. You can select a repeat length of 3", 4", 6" or 12". Take a look at our Size Charts section to compare how this will look on your packaging tape.

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.