3M™ Polyester Film Tape 856 is a light duty film tape used for permanent edging and label protection. It features a tough, polyester backing which provides abrasion and edge tear resistance. The transparent backing allows clear visibility of information protected by tape.

Tough, Polyester Film Reinforcement
3M™ Polyester Film Tape 856 is a transparent 2.0 mil polyester film tape with an acrylic adhesive. It is an edging and reinforcing tape commonly used in a variety of industrial, paper and print applications. The tough polyester backing provides excellent abrasion and tear resistance. It has a long term aging, transparent backing that provides visibility through the tape. This protects vital information without obscuring important details.

Recommended Applications


Paper edging
Hole reinforcing
Label protection
Reinforcement of punch holes in card stock
Attaching, holding, tabbing, and mending various papers


Adhere with Acrylic
3M™ Polyester Film Tape 856 features an acrylic adhesive that adheres immediately on contact to a variety of substrates. Once bonded, this adhesive will provide high, secure adhesion for extended periods. This acrylic adhesive resists yellowing.

Easy Identification with Exceptional Hold
Scotch® Label Protection Tapes offer reliability and strength, sticking to the job until the package is delivered. We designed these tapes with the resilience to withstand the harsh environments and rough handling that packages encounter throughout the delivery process. Take advantage of the confidence that comes from a label protection tape engineered to help deliver your products safely and securely.  

• Transparent, 2 mil (0.051 mm) light duty film tape used for permanent edging and label protection
• Tough polyester film provides abrasion and edge tear resistance
• Acrylic adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates
• Transparent backing allows visibility of information protected by the tape

• Color: Transparent
• Package Quantity: 48 RLS
• Width: 0.75 in