--- title: "basting tape — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/basting-tape" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:59:11.994Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($73K/yr) — basting tape doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($73K/yr) — basting tape doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "basting tape — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **basting tape** **Skip it****41/100 ** a small market ($73K/yr) — basting tape doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$73K** **Growth (1y)** **+151.6%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **10** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **30** **Price range** **$5.97–$15.32** **Returns** **1.9%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **71** ×0.30 Competition **19** ×0.20 Quality gap **61** ×0.10 Returns **85** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +151.6% year over year. 2K865.5Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - Dritz25% - YONGJIN23% - Hotop22% - MagiDeal18% - Breliter3% - FAMOORE2% - Other (4 brands)7% The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 10 brands and 30 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **30** **Top 5 brand share** **91%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51njfR2UqgL.jpg) [**YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ7DH9SK) YONGJIN$8.084.4★2,11820%▲rising 2 ![MagiDeal Basting Tape Double Faced 1/4 inch Clear 1 roll per Pack 60 Yard roll](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21T1mN2mDGL.jpg) [**MagiDeal Basting Tape Double Faced 1/4 inch Clear 1 roll per Pack 60 Yard roll**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBRJHK4) MagiDeal$5.974.2★35918%▼falling 3 ![Dritz 406 Wash Away Wonder Tape 1/4-Inch x 10-Yards](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zbA3wDIUL.jpg) [**Dritz 406 Wash Away Wonder Tape 1/4-Inch x 10-Yards**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZAQJQ) Dritz$9.154.4★1,38416%▼falling 4 ![1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Tape Each 22 Yard (3 Rolls)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XouAsanJL.jpg) [**1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Tape Each 22 Yard (3 Rolls)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXDJF99) Hotop$10.004.3★1,64014%▼falling 5 ![Dritz Wash-A-Way Wonder Tape Double-Sided 1/4 x 25-Yards 1 Roll White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JpzIQ6cDL.jpg) [**Dritz Wash-A-Way Wonder Tape Double-Sided 1/4 x 25-Yards 1 Roll White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086ZZ3RG) Dritz$15.324.5★1,94610%▲rising 6 ![Hotop 2 Rolls 1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Double Sided Fabric Basting Hemming Tape for Zipper Clothes Crafts Each 22 Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nhhh5KjFL.jpg) [**Hotop 2 Rolls 1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Double Sided Fabric Basting Hemming Tape for Zipper Clothes Crafts Each 22 Yard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075897BP4) Hotop$8.034.0★3,4888%—flat 7 ![Breliter Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - 65FT Length No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d4PU4ouAL.jpg) [**Breliter Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - 65FT Length No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFT7LCT3) Breliter$6.834.2★2053%▲rising 8 ![Basting Tape Double Faced 3/8 x 50 Yard Roll](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SzsqL-aJL.jpg) [**Basting Tape Double Faced 3/8 x 50 Yard Roll**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9F27CT) FAMOORE$6.374.2★6992%—flat 9 ![Kesote 5 Rolls Double Sided Tape for Crafts Scrapbooking 1/8 Thin Double Sided Adhesive Tape 82Ft Per Roll](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rgS5dqJBL.jpg) [**Kesote 5 Rolls Double Sided Tape for Crafts Scrapbooking 1/8 Thin Double Sided Adhesive Tape 82Ft Per Roll**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ4K1W2) Kesote$6.884.5★1,9232%▼falling 10 ![SLC Double Sided Basting Tape (1/4 x 50 Yards)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21KhCKY0OmS.jpg) [**SLC Double Sided Basting Tape (1/4 x 50 Yards)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4FY8L57) SLC$13.354.6★2092%—flat 11 ![YONGJIN Double Sided Fabric Tape - 1/4 inch x 108 feet - Hem Tape No Sew No Iron Peels Off Easily Quick & Easy Fix for Hemming Pants Curtains & Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n6evbkLNL.jpg) [**YONGJIN Double Sided Fabric Tape - 1/4 inch x 108 feet - Hem Tape No Sew No Iron Peels Off Easily Quick & Easy Fix for Hemming Pants Curtains & Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGH7FH3) YONGJIN$6.904.2★5492%—flat 12 ![Outus 4 Roll Quilting Tape Double Sided Tape Wash Away Fabric Tapes for Hemming DIY Crafts Strong Adhesion for Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding No Sewing or Ironing Required Each 1/4 Inch by 22 Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B4a3dTrhL.jpg) [**Outus 4 Roll Quilting Tape Double Sided Tape Wash Away Fabric Tapes for Hemming DIY Crafts Strong Adhesion for Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding No Sewing or Ironing Required Each 1/4 Inch by 22 Yard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SG45FCW) Outus$12.094.1★2,1382%—flat 13 ![ETNRHP 2 Rolls Double-Sided Fabric Tape with Enhanced Adhesion - Hem Tape No Sewing No Ironing Required Perfect for Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gKkeR+bGL.jpg) [**ETNRHP 2 Rolls Double-Sided Fabric Tape with Enhanced Adhesion - Hem Tape No Sewing No Ironing Required Perfect for Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD8TD27N) ETNRHP$6.404.0★382%▲rising 14 ![YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (2/5inch+1inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-O2p3LwfL.jpg) [**YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (2/5inch+1inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ7C3CYP) YONGJIN$10.004.4★2,1181%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51njfR2UqgL.jpg)**YONGJIN Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding Adhesive Cloth Tape for Hemming and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)** YONGJIN**$8.08**4.4★2,118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ7DH9SK) [![MagiDeal Basting Tape Double Faced 1/4 inch Clear 1 roll per Pack 60 Yard roll](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21T1mN2mDGL.jpg)**MagiDeal Basting Tape Double Faced 1/4 inch Clear 1 roll per Pack 60 Yard roll** MagiDeal**$5.97**4.2★359 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBRJHK4) [![Dritz 406 Wash Away Wonder Tape 1/4-Inch x 10-Yards](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zbA3wDIUL.jpg)**Dritz 406 Wash Away Wonder Tape 1/4-Inch x 10-Yards** Dritz**$9.15**4.4★1,384 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZAQJQ) [![1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Tape Each 22 Yard (3 Rolls)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XouAsanJL.jpg)**1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Tape Each 22 Yard (3 Rolls)** Hotop**$10.00**4.3★1,640 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXDJF99) [![Dritz Wash-A-Way Wonder Tape Double-Sided 1/4 x 25-Yards 1 Roll White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JpzIQ6cDL.jpg)**Dritz Wash-A-Way Wonder Tape Double-Sided 1/4 x 25-Yards 1 Roll White** Dritz**$15.32**4.5★1,946 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086ZZ3RG) [![Hotop 2 Rolls 1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Double Sided Fabric Basting Hemming Tape for Zipper Clothes Crafts Each 22 Yard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nhhh5KjFL.jpg)**Hotop 2 Rolls 1/4 Inch Quilting Sewing Tape Wash Away Double Sided Fabric Basting Hemming Tape for Zipper Clothes Crafts Each 22 Yard** Hotop**$8.03**4.0★3,488 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075897BP4) [![Breliter Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - 65FT Length No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d4PU4ouAL.jpg)**Breliter Double-Sided Fabric Tape (2 Rolls) - 65FT Length No Sewing or Ironing Required Perfect for Quick Clothing Repairs Fabric Bonding and DIY Crafts (1/4inch+1/2inch)** Breliter**$6.83**4.2★205 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFT7LCT3) [![Basting Tape Double Faced 3/8 x 50 Yard Roll](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SzsqL-aJL.jpg)**Basting Tape Double Faced 3/8 x 50 Yard Roll** FAMOORE**$6.37**4.2★699 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9F27CT) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**25% *“Sticks well”* **Ease Of Use**14% *“Easy to use”* **Quality-Overall**14% *“Excellent product”* **Efficiency**6% *“Does the job well”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As advertised”* **Stitch/Finish/Polish**5% *“It makes the process so much easier and nice finishing”* **Value For Money**5% *“great price”* **Durability**4% *“Strong and lasting”* **Size-Overall**3% *“This is so much easier fits great”* **Strength**3% *“Strong Tape”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**42% *“Poor Adhesive”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“Not easy”* **Functionality-Overall**9% *“Didn't work well”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Product description wrong”* **Durability**3% *“Came off in a few hours”* **Thickness**3% *“Thicker than I expected”* **Material Quality**3% *“It's not the fabric tap that sticks when you iron it”* **Value For Money**2% *“Complete waste of money”* **Grip**2% *“does not hold”* **Quality-Overall**2% *“Inconsistent quality”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness47% - Functionality-Overall10% - Size-Overall8% - Value For Money6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Thin5% - Material Quality5% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Ease Of Use2% - Thickness1%