With a polypropylene backing and glass yarn reinforcement, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 resists abrasion, moisture, scuffing and breaks. This filament-reinforced tape is ideal for securing boxes, bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 is a high-strength, reliable and affordable solution for product and package integrity.

Strong, Sturdy Design
With an increased tensile strength, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 provides a good solution for bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers. Constructed with a clear, filament-reinforced, polypropylene backing, this tape is abrasion, moisture, scuff and break resistant, even if nicked or punctured. Its multi-layer synthetic-rubber adhesive system prevents delamination. The synthetic adhesive bonds well to a variety of surfaces commonly used in packaging, such as corrugated cardboard, fiberboard, plastic and metals.

Recommended Applications


Metal and pipe bundling
High strength reinforcing
Heavy duty strapping


The World’s Go-To Source for Filament Tapes Since 1946
3M's line of filament-reinforced tapes and strapping tapes are high strength, reliable and affordable solutions that give you product and package integrity. For closing boxes, stabilizing pallets, bundling and reinforcing; securing appliance components during transport and easy-open tear strips, our high strength tapes provide important benefits for manufacturers of piping, metal products, furniture, appliances, automotive parts, sporting goods, as well as food and beverage processors.

• Industrial-strength, filament-reinforced tape resists nicks, abrasion and moisture
• Synthetic rubber adhesive bonds easily to most fiberboard, plastics and metal surfaces
• Glass yarn filaments add strength for box closing, bundling and more

• Color: Transparent
• Part Number: 8981
• Width: 0.47 in