Wrapping presents sounds simple until you’re trying to hold paper in place, reach for scissors, and cut sticky tape all at once.
That’s where Kmart’s $2.50 tearable tape comes in. Shoppers say it makes gift wrapping easier by eliminating the need for scissors.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Kmart’s 2 Pack Tearable Clear Adhesive Tape costs just $2.50 for two rolls.
- It tears by hand, so you don’t need scissors or a dispenser.
- Each roll is 20m long and 1.8cm wide, with a clear finish.
- It’s handy for gift wrapping, crafts, school projects and quick fixes around the house.
How the tearable tape works
Designed with serrated edges, the tape tears cleanly by hand; no scissors or a tape dispenser are needed.
Our verdict
After testing Kmart’s tearable tape, I can confirm it does exactly what it promises. The serrated edges make it easy to tear by hand, and it stuck just as well as regular sticky tape when wrapping a gift.
As someone who leaves present wrapping until the last minute every year, I can appreciate anything that makes the job quicker and less fiddly.
At $2.50 for two rolls, it’s also hard to argue with the price. I think I’ll be set for sticky tape well beyond Christmas.
Who would benefit from this tape?
This tape is perfect if you wrap a lot of gifts, especially in the Christmas rush when juggling paper, ribbon, and a tape dispenser gets old really fast.
It’s also a win for parents and teachers, since kids can tear off their own pieces without needing scissors. If you’re into crafts, school projects, or just want a no-fuss tape for the kitchen drawer, you’ll find it handy too.
What are customers saying?
While the tape doesn’t have any customer reviews on Kmart’s website yet, it’s already generating buzz on TikTok.
TikTok user @beckysocal said she’d struggled for years to find a tape that was easy to use.
“You know how frustrating sticky tape can be when you’re trying to rip it and then it pulls on the dispenser,” she says. “You need scissors, or it doesn’t stick to anything.”
Comparing it to the tape often used in hospitals, she demonstrated how the Kmart version tears easily in multiple directions thanks to its serrated edges. “It’s got these little grooves… It’s a game changer for Christmas,” she says.
The video attracted more than 100 comments, with viewers calling it a “Christmas hack” and praising it as a solution to one of gift wrapping’s most frustrating problems.
Even a long-time Kmart employee was surprised: “Here’s me, a Kmart worker for 22 years who literally works in the stationery section and never knew this.”
Where to buy
You can buy the 2 Pack Tearable Clear Adhesive Tape from Kmart for $2.50, in-store or online.
For me, finding the tape was easier said than done. While it said it was available online, it was hard to find in store. One click-and-collect order was cancelled before I eventually tracked down a pack. If you’re hoping to pick some up, checking stock online or using click and collect may save a wasted trip.
Kmart’s tearable tape FAQs
Yes, the tape has serrated edges on both sides and tears easily by hand, no scissors needed.
Each roll is 20m long and 1.8cm wide, and each pack includes two rolls.
The clear finish suits wrapping paper and cards, and we found it stuck exactly as you’d expect regular sticky tape to. Being able to tear it by hand makes wrapping much quicker
