Paper Tape

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Paper Tape - 24mm/48mm

Plastic-free adhesive tape that works exactly like the regular stuff - we use it to pack every single order we send out.

Made from kraft paper with a rubber-based adhesive, it tears cleanly by hand, sticks well, and comes on a 50m roll so it lasts a decent while. Paper sourced from the EU, manufactured in the UK, and packaged without any plastic.

Available in 24mm (standard) or 48mm (wider, better for boxes and parcels), plus a 48mm version printed with "Fragile Handle With Care" for parcels that need a bit of looking after. If you're sorting out your gift wrapping, our recycled natural cotton twine pairs well with it - and we also stock printed paper tape if you'd like something a bit more decorative. A bamboo tape dispenser makes using it even easier.

  • Kraft paper with rubber-based adhesive - tears easily by hand
  • 50m per roll
  • Available in 24mm or 48mm width, or 48mm printed "Fragile Handle With Care"
  • Renewable resource - recyclable and fully biodegradable
  • Paper sourced from EU, manufactured in the UK
  • Plastic-free packaging

Sizes & Options

24mm - the standard width for envelopes, gift wrapping and lighter parcels.

48mm - wider, for sealing cardboard boxes and heavier parcels.

48mm printed "Fragile Handle With Care" - the wide tape with the warning printed along it, so couriers get the message without a separate label.

FAQs

Does paper tape stick as well as plastic tape?
For most everyday uses - packaging boxes, wrapping gifts, sealing envelopes - yes, it does the job just as well. It won't perform quite as well in very damp or cold conditions, but for normal use it's a reliable swap.

Which width of paper tape should I choose?
The 24mm width works well for general wrapping and lighter parcels. The 48mm is better for sealing cardboard boxes securely - it covers more surface area and gives a stronger hold on heavier packages.

Can paper tape go in the recycling?
Yes - it's both recyclable and biodegradable. Unlike plastic tape, you don't need to remove it from cardboard boxes before putting them in the recycling.

Does the tape come with a dispenser?
No, but we sell a bamboo tape dispenser separately if you want one.

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Andrea Gilbert
Paper tape

A recyclable replacement for plastic tape that works well

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Jo Thorndike
Very useful!

Love this!

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Elena Venditti
Excellent paper tape

Does the job for packing parcels. Tears easily so no scissors needed, but could also mean it's not equivalent in strength to brown packing tape, if you actually need the robustness. Very happy to use it on lighter items.

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Good product

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B

Quick delivery thank you
Great product

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Margaret Kyle
Does the job

Does the job it's intended to do and better for the environment.

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Madeleine King
fab eco alternative

love this product! grateful to green pear eco for stocking some decent eco tape.

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Claire Lindow
Great paper tape

This paper tape does exactly what I want. I’ve used it for wrapping parcels and it does the job brilliantly without the guilt.

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Ben Tarr
Brilliant

You get a lot of tape, it's strong, and plastic-free, which is why I bought it.

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Emma Scarff
Paper tape

Great item and fantastic that its not plastic

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T Kell
Paper tape 24mm & 48mm

I've found this to be an excellent environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic tape with the added bonus of being able to easily tear off the amount required (no need to hunt for scissors). Bought in both sizes - the larger one is particularly useful for sealing parcels.

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Antony Thomas
Fast, efficient site and service, great products

Use it every day : sticks brilliantly, and have never had a single person complain /comment negatively about hundreds of parcels that have gone out. Plus it's just paper and can be recycled with the box - I hate seeing people recycle cardboard covered with polyprop/vinyl tape - this makes me feel good!

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Tasha Donelan
Works perfectly

Works exactly as it should and also perfect for sticking seeing patterns together

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Jessica Bowen
Excellent alternative!

I co-run a small business and we’ve been searching for the perfect tape to use for our packaging. Thanks Green Pear Eco x

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Katie W.
Paper tape

Love this so much! Much better than plastic sellotape. Easy to rip, sticks well and there is plenty on the reel too. Also you don’t spend ages trying to find the end of the tape!

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Rebecca J.
Just as good as regular tape

Used for the first time today to wrap my friends birthday presents. I wrapped them in reused tissue paper and the tape had a good hold. Wasnt lifting or struggling to grip in any way. Super easy to tear off which is nice so you don't have to use scissors or your teeth to rip it so very easy and efficient to apply.
If your a perfectionist about wrapping presents the only downside is its brown colour so not subtle like clear tape although in future I intend to wrap with brown paper like shown in the picture which would look "prettier" but that is obviously to be expected when buying this product. Very happy with it and will buy again when I run out.

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Lisa Jackson
brilliant

So much easier to use than other tapes! provides a good hold too.