This tape adheres really well to cartons but will not stick to itself when overlapped because it is very shiny and slick. Labels and clear tape also will not stick to the paper tape and it can't be written on. The tape is OK for personal storage items but I would be wary shipping with it.
I wrapped a bunch of packages to be shipped overseas and this tape peeled off every one of them to some degree. Terrible product! If I could give a 0 star I would! And I wrap and ship a lot of packages for business.
Came with dispenser no water activation needed. Should have bought the water activated paper tape with the string reenforcement. This is only slightly better than clear packing tape
The paper tape is easier to use and tear. It does not stick to itself so easily and is not difficult to find the starting point as with other types of mailing tape.