Double-Sided Tape Guide: Foam, Acrylic High-Bond, Tissue, PET and Nano Gel

By the Xin Tapes team November 2, 2026 Buying Guides 2 min read Markdown

Key points

Thin carriers (tissue, PET) for flat, rigid parts; foam for uneven surfaces and vibration.
Acrylic foam is the choice for permanent, structural and outdoor bonds.
Specify the liner too — it matters for die-cutting and assembly speed.

Double-sided tape is really two adhesives held apart by a carrier — or no carrier at all. The carrier decides how the tape handles gaps, vibration and die-cutting. Our catalog groups them in double-sided and mounting tapes.

The six families

Type	Carrier	Best for
Foam mounting tape	PE, EVA or PU foam, 0.5–3 mm	Uneven surfaces, gap filling, signs, mirrors
Acrylic foam high-bond	Solid acrylic foam	Permanent structural bonds, outdoor
Tissue tape	Non-woven tissue	Paper, labels, foam lamination, conformable
PET tape	Polyester film	Precise die-cuts, electronics, nameplates
Transfer tape	None (adhesive only)	Thinnest bond line, graphics
Nano gel tape	Clear gel	Removable, washable household fixing

Choosing thickness

A bond only works where both adhesive faces touch. On flat glass, a 0.1 mm PET tape is enough. On a textured wall or a bowed panel, choose foam thick enough to bridge the gaps — often 1 mm or more.

Choosing the adhesive

Rubber for fast grab indoors; acrylic for heat, UV and long life (see adhesive chemistry). Some tapes have different adhesives on each side for bonding foam to metal or plastic to glass.

Don’t forget the liner

Paper liners are cheap and tear easily; film liners stay flat for automatic dispensing and precision die-cutting. Specify liner color if you sort parts by eye.

Examples from our acrylic foam & high-bond tape range — see all 684 →