mending tape

Adhesive fixing ribbon

Mending tape is clear adhesive tape used to repair torn paper, especially book pages and documents.

Unlike regular tape, it's designed to be nearly invisible and won't yellow or become brittle over time: The librarian used mending tape to fix the torn page.

Also called book tape or document repair tape.

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quick fix · patch · cellophane · Scotch · dispenser · paper cut · roll · transparent · binding · sealing · paper · book · spine · packing · masking · duct · bandage · wound

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Device slicing documents into strips

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G