Superior tape is made of polyester. For SMPS transformers and electrical relays operating at temperatures as high as 130°, polyester tape is generally used as general-purpose insulation.

PTFE glass cloth tapes offer a non-stick, abrasion-resistant surface made to be durable in high temperature applications. To continually provide a range of solutions that strike a balance between cost and performance, several backings and adhesive systems are integrated.

Duct tape is a pressure-sensitive tape that is cloth- or scrim-backed and frequently coated with polyethylene. The name "duct tape" has become generic to apply to many cloth tapes with various applications, and there are a variety of constructions utilizing different backings and adhesives.

A double-sided tape can be used to glue two parts together since it has pressure-sensitive adhesive exposed on both sides of the tape. A carrier that contains adhesive can be as thin as a micron-thick film or as thick as a foam that reduces vibrations.

A hot-melt adhesive tape used in modern industries for seam sealing. Usually, there are two layers to it. The first layer is made primarily of polyethylene and acts as a heat reflector. The second layer is thermosetting and made of polyester or uncured polyurethane.

A ribbon, sometimes known as a riband, is a thin strip of material, usually made of cotton but occasionally of plastic or metal, that is used mostly for decorative binding and tying. Natural materials like silk, cotton, and jute as well as synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, and polypropylene are used to make cloth ribbons.