Find transparent tape for general office use

The type of transparent tape that is used by most office workers is sold on dispensers or refill rolls. The refill rolls are less expensive but require you to buy a desktop dispenser. There are a few specialty types of transparent tape, such as double-sided and removable.

I recommend: Unifire has several varieties of transparent tapes, including the double-sided adhesive, and many of them include their own dispensers. Business Supply sells many name brands of clear tape by the individual roll and in value packs with dispensers.

Shop for strong, clear packing tape for shipping

Office mail rooms and shipping businesses need clear packaging tape for their packing needs. With packing tape, it's important that the tape is strong and sturdy so sealed packages don't bust open during shipping or storage.

I recommend: Uline Shopping Supplies has multiple brands of economy, industrial and heavy duty carton sealing tape, including their own brand and other name brands like 3M. eSupplyStore sells packing tape in either a two- and three-inch width, and offers it in quantities of 24 or 36 rolls at discounted prices.

Get clear duct tape for a variety of applications

Clear duct tape has a strong adhesive that sticks to rubber, metal, glass, wood, and vinyl surfaces. The two-inch wide transparent tape is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

I recommend: 3M sells 20-yard rolls of clear duck tape under the Scotch brand by individual rolls or by the case. Duck Products has it line of clear "duck tape", which is easily tearable and water resistant.