Best Clear Tape in 2026

Commercial grade – Silver duct tape resists curling and tears off roll cleanly for light use in professional MRO/construction applications

Flexible adhesive – Aggressive synthetic rubber adhesive sticks immediately to a wide variety of surfaces

Multi-use applications– Great for patching, tabbing, light duty bundling, capping pipe, marking, labeling or temporary repair

MULTI-PURPOSE: Repairs and seals multiple materials and applications with protective foil

ADHERES EASILY: 1.8 mil foil thickness helps tape easily adhere to fibrous and sheet metal ducts

COLD WEATHER ADHESION: Bonds and seals with cold-weather formulated adhesive in temperatures as low as -40 °F to 260 °F

Polypropylene film backing provides high tensile strength for demanding applications

Hand tearable tape unwinds easily from the roll

Resists flame, moisture, UV degradation, chemical attack

Removes cleanly and resists stains on common surfaces, such as painted metal, plastic and glass

Proprietary 3M pressure-sensitive rubber adhesive provides good adhesion to adhere to most surfaces

Provides high tensile strength for long lasting hold

PROFESSIONAL GRADE SLATE BLUE DUCT TAPE – Outdoor, UV-tolerant duct tape maintains versatile performanc when exposed to the elements. Ideal for tough, demanding applications in the construction, electrical, HVAC, industrial, marine and plumbing markets

REMOVES CLEANLY FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS – Whether indoors or outdoors, removes from most opaque surfaces with no adhesive residue for up to six months even after sun and weather exposure

STICKS IMMEDIATELY – Thick rubber adhesive attaches well to masonry and other rough surfaces, while cloth-reinforced backing resists curling and conforms to curved and irregular surfaces

HEAVY DUTY – Durable premium duct tape designed for general heavy-duty indoor MRO/construction applications

RESISTS CURLING – Built of polyethylene film laminated to cloth with a rubber adhesive, this commercial-grade duct tape resists curling and tears easily off the roll

CONFORMABLE – Sticks instantly and conforms to irregular surfaces

HEAVY DUTY – Durable premium duct tape with high tensile strength designed for general heavy-duty indoor MRO/construction applications

RESISTS CURLING – Built of polyethylene film laminated to cloth with a rubber adhesive, this commercial-grade duct tape resists curling and tears easily off the roll

CONFORMABLE – Sticks instantly and conforms to irregular surfaces

GENERAL USE: Polyethylene film laminated to cloth with a rubber adxhesive resists tears curling and tears off the roll cleanly

INSTANT BOND: Sticks immediately

THIN PROFILE: Conformability to surface contours is promoted by thin profile

SECURE CONTAINMENT: Industrial packaging tape for medium-duty applications on a wide range of materials

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DURABLE AND DEPENDABLE: Withstands abrasion, moisture, chemicals and scuffing for long-lasting performance

CERTIFIED BY UL AND INTERTEK- meets IBC, IMC, UMC, NFPA and other key life safety codes

PROTECTS BOTH GREASE AND AIR DUCTS - certified to ASTM E2336 (grease duct test standard) and ISO 6944 (air duct test standard) and other key life safety codes

FIRE RESISTANT FOR UP TO 2 HOURS - fire-rated non-asbestos duct wrap consists of an inorganic fiber blanket encapsulated with a scrim-reinforced foil

6 mil double coated paper tape of natural rubber adhesive with a paper release liner

3M Adhesive 860 offers high initial adhesion to a variety of substrates

Heavy paper carrier is treated to improve strength and provide dimensional stability

Provides a clean, permanent bond to lightweight materials

Offers quick adhesion and excellent UV resistance

Bonds well to smooth and moderately textured surfaces

Aggressive hot tack rapidly achieves handling strength

Short open time allows for fast assembly lines

Securely bonds difficult to seal substrates such as lightly waxed surfaces

MEETS ASTM C1136 STANDARDS: Meets ASTM C1136 Type IV standards

TRI-DIRECTIONAL REINFORCEMENT: Provides durability and tear resistance as a vapor seal and patch tape for Lamtec WMP-VR facings

PERM RATING: Tape backing has PERM rating of 0.09

THIN PAINTER’S TAPE – Low profile and high adhesion provide excellent color line separation

PREMIUM MASKING – Ideal for painting long straight lines and sweeping curves with crisp, sharp edges

CONFORMABLE – Tape’s polypropylene backing is stiffer than vinyl fine line tapes yet conforms easily around corners

Strong rubber adhesive offers excellent adhesion to many surfaces.

Protecting, sealing, packaging, holding, closing, labeling, repairing, recouping, attaching and securing.

Pre-cut for easy, in-field repair of damaged packages

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH – Crepe paper masking tape ideal for paint masking applications in specialty vehicle, aerospace, automotive and industrial markets where strong holding performance is required

GOOD VISIBILITY – Yellow backing is easily identifiable, improving visibility and accuracy during paint masking and making tape ideal for labeling and identifying applications

CONFORMABLE – Easy masking around corners, over contours and on irregular surfaces

Industrial-strength, filament-reinforced tape resists nicks, abrasion and moisture

Secure L-clip closure for full overlap (FOL), tuck-type boxes or other non-standard boxes

Synthetic rubber adhesive bonds easily to most fiberboard, plastics and metal surfaces

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH – Quality crepe paper masking tape ideal for paint masking applications in specialty vehicle, aerospace, automotive and industrial markets where strong holding performance is required

GOOD VISIBILITY – Yellow backing is easily identifiable, improving visibility and accuracy during paint masking and making tape ideal for labeling and identifying applications

CONFORMABLE – Conforms over irregular surfaces, contours and corners

SEAMING TAPE DESIGN: Matches embossed vinyl-faced fiberglass insulation

INSULATION SEAMING: Excellent for seaming water heater blanket insulation systems

COLD-WEATHER USE: Applies easily in cold temperatures with cold-weather acrylic adhesive

VAPOR SEAL TAPE: 2.0 mil aluminum foil backing (4.0 mil total thickness) with a strong, pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive is ideal as a vapor seal tape for duct closure.

HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES: Combination of a foil backing and acrylic adhesive gives this tape a superb operational temperature range of -40F-300F (-40C-149C).

EASY RELEASING LINER: Poly coated kraft paper liner protects the adhesive and keeps the tape ready for use.

SAFETY RATED: Easily identifiable UL181B-FX safety rating printed on tape exterior

PLIABLE: Securely seals and closes flexible ducts due to excellent flexibility

UL181B-FX: Tape is UL181B-FX Listed

Bonds a wide variety of substrates including metal, glass, wood, paper, paint and many plastics

60# Unbleached densified kraft liner allows for manual or hand applications

Provides consistently strong bonds in temperatures up to 250°F/121°C

Strong abrasion resistant backing provides strength for bundling, harnessing and protection applications requiring high tensile strength

Silicone adhesive provides good holding power and clean removal across a wide range of temperatures

Withstands temperatures from -65°F/-54°C to 450°F/232°C and intermittent temperatures up to 550°F/288°C or higher, depending on the type and duration of the heat source

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH – Crepe paper masking tape ideal for critical paint masking applications in automotive, specialty vehicle and industrial markets where high holding power and heat-resistant performance are required

GOOD VISIBILITY – Green backing improves visibility and accuracy during paint masking

HIGHLY CONFORMABLE – Remains in place around corners, contours and irregular surfaces

MULTI-USE: Foil, scrim and kraft laminate backing is made for use on fibrous and sheet metal ducts

COLD WEATHER USE: Bonds and seals in temperatures as low as -10 °F due to its specifically designed acrylic adhesive

DURABILITY: Offers durability and strength with its reinforced scrim

SAFETY RATED: Easily identifiable UL181B-FX safety rating printed on tape exterior

PLIABLE: Securely seals and closes flexible ducts due to excellent flexibility

UL181B-FX: Tape is UL181B-FX Listed

INSTANT ADHESION - Aggressive natural and synthetic rubber blend of adhesives provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces, including metal, glass, plastic and sealed concrete

MULTI-USE APPLICATIONS– Great for patching, light duty bundling, reinforcing, metal splicing, labeling, and more

MAXIMUM CONFORAMBILITY - DT8 is an ideal tape for dealing with contoured surfaces, and bonds firmly to a number of substrates – including plastic, glass and sealed concrete

HEAVY DUTY – Durable premium duct tape designed for general heavy-duty indoor MRO/construction applications

RESISTS CURLING – Built of polyethylene film laminated to cloth with a rubber adhesive, this commercial-grade duct tape resists curling and tears easily off the roll

CONFORMABLE – Sticks instantly and conforms to irregular surfaces