Packing and Sticky Tape

What Is Packing & Sticky Tape?

Packing tape — also called packaging tape, carton sealing tape, or sticky tape — is the adhesive film roll that closes boxes, seals parcels, bundles items together, and finishes off countless everyday packing jobs. It's the unsung hero of every warehouse, post room, retail back-of-house, and home move. The right tape sticks first time and stays stuck; the wrong tape lifts, splits, and costs you twice as much because you have to use twice as much.

QIS stocks 12 tapes across the whole job spectrum — from 12mm office sticky tape right through to heavy-duty 50mm compostable carton tape. Every roll is a stock item with same-day dispatch on orders before 12pm.

Fun fact: Packing & sticky tape was QIS Packaging's very first product when we started in 1985!

Understanding Tape Adhesives — Which Is Right for You?

The adhesive on the back of the tape matters as much as the tape itself. The wrong adhesive on the wrong surface means weak bonds, lifting edges, and twice the tape on every parcel. Here's how the three main packing-tape adhesives compare:

• Acrylic adhesive is the all-rounder — sticks well to plastics including poly mailers, plastic bins, and shrink-wrapped goods. Performs well across a wide temperature range and stays clear over time. The economical choice for everyday carton sealing where you're working with plastic or mixed surfaces.
• Hot melt adhesive gives the strongest initial grab of any common packing-tape adhesive and the best all-round performance in neutral temperature environments (not too hot, not too cold). It's the go-to for fast-paced eCommerce dispatch and high-volume warehouse use where every parcel needs to seal in one swipe.
• Natural rubber adhesive is the specialist for cardboard. It bonds aggressively to rough, fibrous surfaces, which makes it the strongest choice for sealing recycled or older cartons where acrylic and hot melt may struggle. The premium option for warehouse-grade carton sealing.

Quick guide — which adhesive for which job:

Why Choose QIS Packing & Sticky Tape?

Cheap tape is rarely actually cheap. A thin or under-adhesive roll forces you to use two strips where one would do — doubling your cost per parcel and slowing every dispatch. QIS stocks tape across three quality tiers (economy, standard, premium) so you can match the spend to the job without sacrificing the seal.

The QIS range covers every common Australian packing job: carton sealing, parcel taping, paint masking, package bundling, pallet edge reinforcement, eco-conscious mailing, and small office or retail use. No need to source different tapes from different suppliers — it's all here. Backed by QIS's 5% price-beat guarantee.

How to order: Browse the tapes below and order online by the roll, or fill out our enquiry form for bulk pricing and carton-quantity orders. Alternatively call us on 1800 555 343.

Available Tapes

Carton Sealing Packaging Tape (48mm × 75m) — the workhorse format for sealing boxes and parcels, available across all three adhesive types:

Specialty Tapes — for everything beyond standard carton sealing:

Looking for Branded Tape?

Custom printed packaging tape with your logo, brand name, or message is also available on request. Printed tape doubles as packaging and free brand advertising — every parcel becomes a moving billboard from the warehouse to the customer's front door. For a printed tape quote, fill out our enquiry form with your artwork and required quantities, and we'll send a proposal with quantity-break pricing.

Who Uses QIS Packing & Sticky Tape?

Packing tape is one of the most universally used products QIS stocks. Common customers include:

• eCommerce, 3PL, and warehouses — daily Shopify, eBay, Etsy, and Amazon dispatch, pick-and-pack operations, 3PL fulfilment, and inter-warehouse transfers. Typically hot melt or rubber 48mm clear tape by the case.
• Removalists and storage — sealing moving cartons, bundling items, and labelling boxes. Typically a mix of standard carton tape, masking tape for labelling boxes by room, and filament tape for heavy or fragile loads.
• Manufacturing and trade — carton sealing, bundling, palletising, and reinforced corners. Filament and kraft reinforced tape are the heroes here.
• Eco-conscious brands — online brands committed to plastic-free packaging use compostable tape and kraft paper tape to complete the brown-paper-and-twine aesthetic with full recyclability.
• Cafés, retail, and small business — sealing food packaging, labelling, gift wrap, retail counter use, and general everyday taping. 12mm sticky tape and 36mm masking are the everyday workhorses.
• Painters, decorators, and automotive workshops — masking tape for clean paint lines on walls, trims, cars, and architectural details.

Buy Packing & Sticky Tape Online — Australia-Wide

Sold by the roll for everyday use or by the carton for high-volume operations, QIS packing and sticky tape ships fast across Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 12pm Monday–Friday.

Pair your tape with a tape dispenser for cleaner, faster dispatch. Browse our full tape and tape dispensers range, or see our warning tape range for hazard, floor-marking, and security tape.

For bulk pricing, custom-printed tape, or help choosing the right adhesive for your job, fill out our enquiry form or call us on 1800 555 343.