MAKO brown packaging tape is a polypropylene (PP) adhesive tape with acrylic glue, 48 mm wide and 50 m long, designed to close and seal cardboard boxes quickly and securely. The havana-brown colour blends with the carton for a tidy, professional finish, while the acrylic adhesive grips instantly on cardboard, paper and smooth surfaces. It is the everyday sealing consumable for foodservice and warehouse operations.
What it is
Packing tape is the most common pressure-sensitive tape for box closure. The PP backing combines flexibility and tensile strength, so the roll unwinds smoothly and the tape resists splitting when sealing heavy parcels. The acrylic adhesive is a permanent pressure-sensitive glue that bonds on contact without heat or water and stays stable over time and across a wide temperature range.
Format and colour
Each roll measures 48 mm in width and 50 linear metres in length, the most widely used dimension for standard shipping and storage cartons. The brown (havana) shade is the professional default: it is discreet on the box and visually consistent across a stock of mixed cartons.
Technical features
The standard-thickness PP film provides the tensile strength needed to keep a sealed box closed during handling and transport. The acrylic adhesive offers reliable initial tack and a strong final bond, and unwinds cleanly from the roll. The tape works on dry, clean and dust-free surfaces and performs in refrigerated storage areas as well as at room temperature.
Professional uses
In a foodservice or retail operation this tape seals shipping and delivery boxes, closes cartons of incoming goods for the storeroom, bundles light packages, fixes labels and delivery notes onto parcels, and helps set up counters and displays. It is used daily by pizzerias, restaurants, delis, pastry shops, ice-cream parlours and Italian grocery stores, as well as by warehouse teams preparing orders.
How to use
Apply the tape to a clean, dry and dust-free surface, pressing firmly along the seam of the box to activate the adhesive. For occasional use the roll can be applied by hand; for high volumes a hand tape dispenser gun speeds up box closing and cuts the tape cleanly, reducing waste and effort. Press the centre and edges of the strip to ensure full contact.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not apply the tape to dusty, damp or greasy surfaces: the acrylic adhesive needs a clean, dry contact area to bond properly. Avoid stretching the tape too much while unwinding, which weakens the seal. Store the rolls in a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, because dust and high temperatures reduce the adhesive power over time.
Pairs well with
Complete your packaging station with shipping cartons, stretch film for pallets, a hand tape dispenser, kraft paper and the other non-food consumables available from LAPA, so you can order food and packaging materials in a single delivery.
Distribution and logistics
LAPA supplies foodservice and retail businesses across Switzerland, from Zurich, Winterthur and Basel to Lucerne, St. Gallen, Bern, Lausanne, Geneva and Lugano, with its own refrigerated fleet from the Embrach hub. For areas not covered directly by the LAPA fleet, deliveries are handled through partner carriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport. Customers include restaurants, pizzerias, delis, hotels, ice-cream parlours, pastry shops and Italian grocery stores, as well as private customers.
Who it is for
This packaging tape is intended for professionals who ship, store or organise goods every day and need a reliable, fast and economical sealing solution, as well as for any business looking for a sturdy brown tape for the daily closure of cardboard boxes.
