
Custom Tape Measures
- Best for
- trades and construction businesses giving clients a working tool, craft, sewing and fitness brands wanting a soft measuring tape, real estate and mortgage brokers handing over at settlement, natural-toned corporate gifting with bamboo-faced or wheat fibre composite housings
- Branding options
- one-colour pad print on selected hard housings, full-colour digital print on selected models, one-colour silkscreen on the soft tailor's tape and some compact models, engraving listed on the bamboo-faced model
- Popular styles
- steel-blade retractable tapes in rubber-clad or hard-plastic housings, ABS or polypropylene housings on compact and keyring models, bamboo panel set into an ABS or polypropylene body, wheat fibre and polypropylene composite housing on the round eco model
- MOQ
- From 50 units, depending on the item
- Delivery
- Australia-wide; freight quoted per order
- Price range
- From AU$0.85 ex-GST at volume — exact price by quantity on each product
- Lowest From price
- Branded Body Measuring Tape — Round Flexible 1.5m — from AU$0.85 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Branded Retractable Tape Measure — Metal 7.6m — 0–2 weeks · from AU$6.25 ex-GST
- Express dispatch
- Express dispatch: finished orders leave our Sydney production within 24 hours — courier transit is separate and quoted per job.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, on every order
- Checked
- Prices verified 16 Sept 2026 · stock levels refreshed 28 Sept 2026 (Sydney time)
Sense2 supplies custom tape measures that find their way into toolboxes, sewing kits, key rings and gloveboxes, printed with your logo. The range covers retractable steel-blade tapes in rubber-clad or hard-plastic housings, soft flexible tailor's tapes, keyring minis, bamboo-faced and wheat fibre composite housings, and longer retractable tapes for site work. Branding is by one-colour pad print, silkscreen, full-colour digital print, engraving or personalised data print, depending on the model chosen. Confirm the print area and colours for your selected item at quote.
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Why promotional housewares and tools work — the research
- Of consumers would keep a promotional houseware item because it is useful — more than any other product category.
- Would use it at least once a week; nearly half would keep it for more than five years.
- Would have a more favourable impression of the advertiser and 79% would be more likely to do business with them.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
How to choose
Start with how the tape will be used. A retractable model with a lock, belt clip and wrist strap suits trades and site work, where it is pulled, locked and pocketed many times a day. A soft tailor's tape folds flat into a sewing kit or gym bag. Keyring minis carry a metre or two for household checks. Match length to the job: shorter tapes for desks and handbags, longer retractable tapes for rooms, fences and renovations.
Then match artwork to the model. Print areas are small, often a circle on the face of the housing, so keep logos bold and drop fine text. One-colour pad print appears on many models, full-colour digital print on selected ones, and the bamboo-faced model also lists engraving. The wheat fibre housing is a composite with polypropylene; describe it accurately in your own material. Approve the digital proof before production, and allow for setup and freight quoted separately.
Compare your options
| Type | Best for | Brand feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable steel-blade tape, larger housing | trades, construction, settlement gifts | solid, professional, working tool | measuring rooms, timber, furniture and site spaces |
| Soft tailor's tape | sewing, craft, fitness brands | warm, craft-led, approachable | body and fabric measuring |
| Keyring mini tape | giveaways, events, real estate | light, playful, pocket-sized | small household measurements on the go |
| Bamboo-faced or wheat fibre composite housing | natural-toned corporate gifts | considered, gift-led | desk, shelf and gift-hamper measuring |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Custom Tape Measures?
Right now Branded Body Measuring Tape — Round Flexible 1.5m carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$0.85 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/6016
Branded Body Measuring Tape — Round Flexible 1.5mWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Custom Tape Measures?
Branded Retractable Tape Measure — Metal 7.6m has the shortest production window in this collection: 0–2 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$6.25 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/5625
Branded Retractable Tape Measure — Metal 7.6mWhat is the minimum order for custom tape measures?
Minimums start at 50 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How long does production take for custom tape measures?
From under a week for stocked express lines up to 5 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Are there eco-friendly custom tape measures?
Yes — 3 products in this range are made with bamboo. Each product page states its material, so the sustainability claim you make to your recipients is backed by the item itself.
Can I order a sample of Custom Tape Measures before placing a full order?
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to custom tape measures?
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order custom tape measures in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?
Yes — Sense2 supplies custom tape measures Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are custom tape measures typically used for?
Most of this range is chosen for staff onboarding and welcome kits. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
Do promotional housewares and tools actually get kept and used?
91% of consumers would keep a promotional houseware item because it is useful — more than any other product category. 80% would use it at least once a week; nearly half would keep it for more than five years. 81% would have a more favourable impression of the advertiser and 79% would be more likely to do business with them. Source: Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US-consumer findings) — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf
Which tape measure suits a trades-adjacent client gift?
Choose a retractable model with a locking feature, belt clip and wrist strap, and a longer blade for rooms and runs. These read as working tools rather than novelties and suit a ute or toolbox. Confirm the print method available on your chosen model before finalising artwork.
How much room does my logo have?
Print areas are small. Many round housings offer a modest circle on the face, and some keyring models are smaller again and one colour only. Simplify the logo, drop fine text, and check the stated print size for the exact model before approving artwork.
What is the minimum order and how do I get a quote?
Minimums vary by model, and current pricing and quantities are shown with each product. Submit your chosen model, artwork and quantity to Sense2 for a quote. Setup charges and freight are quoted separately, so factor both into any comparison between models.
How should I plan timing for an event handout?
Production timing depends on stock, artwork and branding method, so confirm the required date before ordering. Work backwards from the event, approve the digital proof promptly since production starts after approval, and allow for freight. If the date is tight, ask Sense2 which models are currently in stock.
What should I know about the eco housings?
The bamboo models use a bamboo panel set into an ABS or polypropylene body, not a solid timber housing. The wheat fibre model is a composite blended with polypropylene. If you need composition, care or regulatory detail, ask Sense2 for the documented specification of the specific item rather than relying on general descriptions.
How does the digital proof and ordering process work?
After you submit artwork, Sense2 prepares a digital proof showing placement and size on the chosen model. Production begins only once you approve that proof. Check the proof against the stated print dimensions, and confirm colours, since one-colour pad printing renders artwork in a single ink.
Tool that gets borrowed most
A tape measure sits on the kitchen bench, in the glovebox, in the sewing basket. Somebody is measuring a couch, a wall, a child's height mark on a door frame. Whoever owns it lends it out; whoever borrows it reads the housing while the blade is stretched across the gap. That is the appeal of this category. It is a working object that travels between hands, and each handover is another look at the mark on the side. A builder locks a long steel blade against a slab. A dressmaker loops a soft tape around a shoulder. A new homeowner pulls a keyring mini across a fridge cavity. Sense2 finishes each model with the method it supports, from one-colour pad print to engraving on the bamboo face.
When people reach for these
At a property handover
A retractable tape with your logo goes to the new owner, who reaches for it when measuring curtains and furniture.
In a craft or sewing context
A soft printed tailor's tape folds into a kit and gets handled at every fitting and fabric purchase.
At a trade show or community event
Keyring minis circulate as practical giveaways, carried on bags and keys where the logo stays visible.
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