--- product_id: 10419227 title: "Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959, Clear, 50 mm x 50 m (1.96 in x 54.68 yd), 5.7 mil, 1 Roll, Individually Wrapped Conveniently Packaged" brand: "3m" price: "$61.16" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/10419227-scotch-bi-directional-filament-tape-8959-clear-50-mm-x store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Bi-directional fiberglass reinforcement Crystal-clear transparency 5.7 mil heavy-duty thickness Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959, Clear, 50 mm x 50 m (1.96 in x 54.68 yd), 5.7 mil, 1 Roll, Individually Wrapped Conveniently Packaged **Brand:** 3m **Price:** $61.16 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“¦ Seal with Strength, Ship with Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959, Clear, 50 mm x 50 m (1.96 in x 54.68 yd), 5.7 mil, 1 Roll, Individually Wrapped Conveniently Packaged by 3m - **How much does it cost?** $61.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/10419227-scotch-bi-directional-filament-tape-8959-clear-50-mm-x) ## Best For - 3m enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 3m brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **See-Through Security:** Clear tape maintains full visibility of your package branding and important labelsβ€”no compromises on style or info. - β€’ **Built for Rough Rides:** Engineered to endure harsh shipping and handling conditions, keeping your bundles intact from start to finish. - β€’ **Instant Grip, Lasting Hold:** Synthetic rubber adhesive ensures high initial tack on diverse surfaces, securing your shipments with confidence. - β€’ **Perfect Width, Perfect Length:** 50 mm by 50 m roll size offers the ideal balance for professional packaging efficiency and minimal waste. - β€’ **Unmatched Strength, Every Direction:** Bi-directional fiberglass filaments deliver superior cut and tear resistance for the toughest jobs. ## Overview 3M Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959 is a 5.7 mil thick, clear, heavy-duty tape reinforced with fiberglass filaments in both directions for exceptional tear resistance. Its synthetic rubber adhesive provides strong initial adhesion to most surfaces, while its transparency preserves package aesthetics and labeling visibility. Designed to withstand rigorous shipping and handling, this 50 mm x 50 m roll is the go-to solution for professional bundling, reinforcing, and palletizing. ## Description 3MScotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959, Clear, 50 mm x 50 m, 5.7 mil ## Features - Heavy-duty, cross directional, high strength tape for bundling, reinforcing and pallet unitizing applications - Bi-directionally fiberglass reinforced tape provides cut and tear resistance in machine direction and cross direction - Synthetic rubber adhesive bonds easily to most surfaces with high initial adhesion - Transparency provides clear visibility of box graphics, printing and illustrations - Able to withstand rough shipping and handling conditions ## Product Details - **Brand:** 3M - **Color:** Clear - **Material:** Fiberglass, Rubber - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Packaging ## Images ![Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959, Clear, 50 mm x 50 m (1.96 in x 54.68 yd), 5.7 mil, 1 Roll, Individually Wrapped Conveniently Packaged - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GZ6dfXUiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really like this product *by A***S on August 7, 2021* Best strapping/packing tape we have used- ( and we have tried many)-easy to apply and cut and very strong ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very strong packing tape, but also quite expensive *by A***D on July 5, 2013* First off, this is really strong packing tape. The quality is top-notch, and I have no concerns that the tape will tear or break during shipping. If you order a lot of things like I do...mostly from Amazon :)...you've probably experienced tape failure on some of the packages that you get in which the tape on at least one seam has ripped open. I highly doubt that would ever happen with this tape.That said, it's not a great value IMO unless you pack for a living and want to either save time or instill confidence in your customers. It costs significantly more than other packing tape, and if you have time, you can always put two layers of tape (or, heck, three) on a box and still have it be cheaper than this. If you want to save time, though, one application of this will do it. Plus, it does look higher "quality" on a box than normal packing tape, which could get you high marks from some customers.Value is up to you, but I docked it one star because...for the exact reason that it's such a strong packing tape...it takes a bit more effort to cut. My personal favorite packing tape is another Scotch product, their Tear-by-Hand Tape. In my experience, it tears very easily in the direction that you'd naturally want to take it off the role, but it doesn't tear once on a box. Not as robust as this tape, but it currently costs about one-third as much and it's very easy to use and also sufficient for most packing needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super-strong Tape, Very Useful for Shipping or Storing Heavy Items. *by M***S on June 12, 2013* Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape is "heavy-duty" by the company's own description. This packing tape is reinforced with fiberglass yarns, encased in the tape in a grid pattern. The tape is impossible to tear, which is the point, but you will need scissors to cut it. It is 5.7 mil thick and clear, apart from the fiberglass grid, so that graphics and bar codes may be read through it. At least that is what Scotch claims, but I think I will stick to using clear packing tape to cover bar codes and addresses.The filament tape is intended for strapping, bundling, and reinforcing boxes for shipping, particularly if the contents are heavy. I intend to use it for boxes of books, but this tape would be helpful for any box whose contents are heavy enough that the box is in danger of losing its bottom when picked up or of bursting if it is dropped. I've had a few of those delivered in a mail bag after the contents spilled. If you seal all of the edges of the box, this filament tape should prevent that problem. Reinforced gummed paper tape also works, but the filament tape is more convenient.I compared it to Scotch Shipping & Packaging Tape and found that the filament tape adheres a little better. Scotch claims that it will adhere to "a wide variety of surfaces, including metal, plastic, and fiberboard." If you're worried about adhesion, you can always wrap the tape completely around the box. The Bi-Directional Filament Tape is expensive but probably worth the cost if you ship or store heavy items. 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