What is Clear Tape?

Clear tape is a type of adhesive product that is common in many different settings. There are many things clear tape may be used for, including the repair of ripped paper, securing packaging and gift wrapping, among others. Clear tape can come in a variety styles, including simple clear tape and packing tape. Clear tape gets its name from the fact that when it is applied in a single layer, it can often be very hard to see. Some may also refer to it as invisible tape because there is often very little clue as to where the tape is. This makes it an ideal choice any time there is a desire for the material that will be underneath the tape to still be viewed. Most people likely first became familiar with clear tape when using it at school or while gift wrapping packages. This type of tape is often no more than one inch wide (25 mm). It often comes on a throw away tape dispenser with a serrated edge that allows for easy tearing of the tape. Just before the serrated edge is a level plain that ... more