Tamper evident tape
Custom Tamper Evident Tape
Bespoke tamper evident security tape, manufactured to your format, print and security specification.
Choose the base material, width, length, colour, print and security features, so the tape protects the pack and carries your brand at the same time.
Tamper behaviour
Overt or covert, the evidence is permanent
Whether you need a tape that stands out or one that stays subtle, the tamper evidence is engineered into the construction. If the tape is removed, a permanent message is left behind on the carton and the tape cannot be resealed.
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Specified and printed
Base material, colour, print and security features are manufactured to your specification.
02
Removal attempted
Any attempt to lift or peel the tape separates the layers of the construction.
03
Evidence revealed
Your custom void message or security graphic appears and cannot be realigned.
Build your tape
What you can specify
Base material
Paper or filmic base, chosen to suit the carton and the recycling stream.
Width
27mm to 240mm, so you can often use a narrower tape than usual because of the adhesive strength.
Length
15 metres up to 900 metres per roll, for manual or automated processes.
Colour
Over 40 standard colours, or Pantone matched to your brand.
Surface print for immediate brand visibility, and sub surface print for protection against wear and interference. Up to three prints.
Security features
Custom void message, QR codes and barcodes, sub surface sequential numbering, perforations, UV, security cuts and thermochromic inks.
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Shows subsurface printing on custom box tape, where the print sits inside the construction so it cannot be altered.
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Specification and options
Formats and materials
| Base materials | Paper or filmic base tape constructions. |
|---|---|
| Width | 27mm to 240mm. |
| Roll length | 15M to 900M per roll. |
| Colour | Over 40 standard colours, or Pantone matched. |
| Print layers | Surface and sub surface prints, up to three. |
Security and traceability options
Print explained
Surface print sits on the top of the tape, so your message is the first thing seen on delivery, and it holds up through shipping.
Sub surface print is printed beneath the top layer, which protects it from wear, interference and the elements, and suits sensitive shipments where any interference must be immediately apparent.
Applications
Where custom tamper evident tape is used
OEM and genuine parts
Branded security tape that shows the carton is sealed and the contents are genuine.
Logistics and high value transit
Numbered and coded tape for chain of custody through multiple handling points.
Retail and e-commerce
Branded seals on outbound orders and returns, reducing disputes.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare
Coded and numbered seals where access has to be evidenced and traced.
Bespoke applications
Where an existing product does not fit the pack, the format or the process.
Application and integration
Made to fit your process
Hand application
Roll widths and lengths specified for tape guns and hand sealing.
Machine application
Formats manufactured for automatic case sealers and automated dispensers.
Roll optimisation
Length and core specified to reduce roll changes and waste on the line.
Need a stock line instead? See standard tamper evident tape.
Questions
Custom tamper evident tape FAQs
What is a surface print on tamper tape?
A print on the top of the tape, so your message is immediately visible on delivery. The surface print holds its integrity and colour through shipping conditions.
What is a sub surface print?
Print applied beneath the top layer, which protects it from wear, tampering and the elements. It suits sensitive shipments where interference must be immediately apparent.
Can I have different coloured tapes?
Yes. There are over 40 standard colours, or we can Pantone match to your corporate colour scheme.
Can I choose the roll length?
Yes, from 15 metres up to 900 metres per roll, specified for manual or automated processes to reduce waste and roll changes.
What widths are available?
From 27mm through to 240mm. Because the adhesive is strong, a 50.8mm tape will often do the job where you would normally step up to 70mm or 75mm. Ask for a sample if you want to test that.
What is a tamper tape?
A void tape that leaves a residue or text message on the box or surface if it is tampered with, which deters theft and shows unauthorised access.
Can my tape have numbers?
Yes. Sequential numbering on each segment makes tracking shipments through dispatch and receipt straightforward, and supports inventory management and loss prevention.
Why would I have a barcode or QR code in my tape?
Codes can be scanned to retrieve information about the contents, the destination or special handling instructions, which supports inventory management and customer facing product data.
What level of customisation is possible?
Colour changing inks, hidden inks, brand matching, subtle covert packaging, web links and specialist coding are all available.
Next step
Specify your custom tape
Need samples or a quotation?
Tell us the carton, the width and length, the print and the security features and we will send samples and a quotation.
Not sure what will work on your pack?
Put it through the Security Lab. Send us the pack and the problem and our technical team will specify the tape with you.
Whether you need technical advice, product information, quotes or support, our team is here to help.
Talk to Our Team
Get in touch today
📍 Address: Tamper Technologies Ltd,
The Oaks, Moor Farm Road West,
Airfield Industrial Estate,
Ashbourne, Derbyshire,
DE6 1HD, United Kingdom.
📞 Phone +44 (0) 1335 300335
💬 WhatsApp +44 (0) 7528 477703
✉️ Email sales@tampertech.com
Where to look next
Custom tape is one route. To compare it against stock, paper and bag-closure constructions, see the tamper evident tape range. For the wider pack, see tamper evident packaging manufacture.