Safe shipping during the COVID-19 outbreak with custom printed tape

There is no denying the country is going through a massive upheaval with many social changes. Everyone is trying to adapt to a new normal in multiple industries.  Contactless delivery is one of the new catchphrases mentioned all the time.

Despite concerns about the virus, shipping and supply chains have remained stable. UPS is no longer requiring signatures for package delivery, at least temporarily, in order to better maintain social distancing for their employees and customers. Although many people have suggested leaving packages in the garage for several days to ensure they aren’t contaminated, the World Health Organization reports that the risk of catching COVID-19 from commercial goods is extremely small.

This all means that at this time of crisis, online purchasing and shipping is key to delivering necessary goods to customers. More and more people are turning to online shopping platforms for what they used to purchase in-store. Whether you are shipping food, medical equipment or household supplies or items to help keep a family entertained, shipping your items safely and securely is a high priority at the moment.

How can a company help reassure their customers about the contents of the package they received? How can they keep their delivery containers and boxes securely sealed? Both of these questions can be answered with custom printed tape.  Your tape’s message can be customized with any logo or message that you need to convey to your customers.

Phoenix Tape is open as an essential business to the logistical supply chain. Our presses are running and we are here to help.  We think the following products are worth considering if you find yourself shipping more than usual, or even switching from brick and mortar to online retail:

Polypropylene tape. Our most popular tape, polypropylene is both cost-effective and highly customizable. Choose up to three colors of ink to print on your choice of 5 stock tape colors. You can even submit pantone colors for your ink choice to ensure an exact match with the rest of your branded elements.

Hi-tack freezer tape. Designed specifically for items that need to stay cold, hi-tack freezer tape is perfect for essentials people need to be delivered now, especially frozen and refrigerated food items. Hi-tack freezer tape can be applied in temperatures as cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit and maintains its bond in temperatures as low as -15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stock printed tape. Available in paper, PVC, and polypropylene varieties, we carry a variety of stock tape that can help communicate an important message to either the carrier or recipient. As many companies are taking extra steps to ensure careful product seals and safety of contents, we think stock tape warning recipients to check for a broken seal could be useful at this time.

We at Phoenix Tape hope all our customers and potential customers are staying healthy and safe. We have taken a number of precautions to ensure the safety of our own employees, including asking our administrative staff to work from home and implementing CDC-compliant cleaning and disinfecting policies. We remain committed to serving you during this time.

Please feel free to email [email protected] or call 800-992-1522.  Our website is always open! If you place an order online, we will follow up with you within one business day and send you a proof of your custom tape design to approve.