1.6 Mil vs 2.5 Mil Carton Tape

Choose 1.6 mil when you seal light cartons where 1.6 mil is sufficient and cheapest. Choose 2.5 mil when you need a thicker 2.5 mil tape for heavier or double-strip seals.

1.6 Mil options

• 2" x 55 yds Tan #600 Economy Carton Sealing Tape - 1.6 Mil, Case of 36
  $47.73In stock
• 2" x 55 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape 1.6 Mil - Economy Hot Melt, Case of 36
  $51.31In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape #160 - 1.6 Mil, Case of 36
  $71.40In stock
• 3" x 110 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape 1.6 Mil - Hot Melt, Case of 24
  $88.49In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape 1.6 Mil - Case of 36
  $90.23In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Tan Economy Carton Sealing Tape - Hot Melt, 1.6 Mil, Case of 36
  $91.55In stock

2.5 Mil options

• 3" x 55 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape - 2.6 Mil, Case of 24
  $85.01In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape - 2.6 Mil, Case of 36
  $113.41In stock
• 2" x 110 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape, 2.5 Mil Hot Melt - 36/Case
  $146.56In stock
• 3" x 110 yds Clear Carton Sealing Tape 2.5 Mil - Economy Hot Melt, Case of 24
  $158.52In stock
• 3" x 1000 yds Clear 2.5 Mil Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape - Economy Grade, Case of 4
  $202.19In stock
• 3" x 110 yds Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape, 2.6 Mil, Case of 24
  $124.19In stock

When to use

• Deciding between 1.6 Mil and 2.5 Mil for a new SKU or packaging refresh.
• Cost, protection, and throughput tradeoffs.

When not to use

• Edge cases where neither option fits — check the related guides.