We Tested Scotch Tape Against 9 Other Invisible Tapes

Which is best for gift wrapping? Our tests reveal it matters. Sure, you can grab the first thing you see at the store, but you can probably do better.

Angela Lashbrook, Consumer Reports Senior Home & Trends Writer.

By Angela Lashbrook
Senior Home & Trends Writer

October 24, 2025

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Tape dispenser — You should barely be able to see our favorite invisible tape.

Historically, if you’re receiving a wrapped gift from me, it’ll be taped closed with clear packing tape—the same stuff I use to send boxes of tested goods back to Consumer Reports headquarters once I’m done with them.

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Our Favorite Tapes Other Tapes We Tested How We Tested

Wrapped gifts with tapes and tape dispensers — We tested our invisible tapes on a variety of wrapping paper.

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Angela Lashbrook

Angela Lashbrook is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She has been with CR since 2021 and covers a wide range of topics, but she is particularly interested in anything health- or parenting-related. She lives with her husband, their son, and her dog, a Libra named Gordo.