Does Fashion Tape Work? Kinda. Sorta. Not Really
You know when you're already running late, you've got the double-sided fashion tape stuck to your dress, and you're doing that little press-and-pray move in the mirror? And then you sit down, take one deep breath, and it just... lets go 🙃
So let's answer the question everyone's actually googling. Does fashion tape work? Sometimes. For a bit. Under very specific, very calm conditions. Let me explain.
The short answer: yes, until you move
Fashion tape works right up until real life happens. Standing still in an air-conditioned room? You're golden. But add dancing, sweat, a summer arvo, or a fabric it just doesn't like, and it taps out fast.
The issue is it's a flat sticker trying to hold a curved body. It only grabs the fabric and one little strip of skin, so the second you shift, that bond peels.
And don't get me started on the gunky residue it leaves on your favourite top. Been there.
Why it gives up so easily
Here's the thing nobody tells you. Fashion tape isn't customisable. You get the size the roll gives you, so a plunge neckline and a low back get the exact same skinny strip that was never going to cut it.
It hates heat. It hates moisture. It hates textured fabric. Basically it hates anything remotely fun.
And every piece is single use, so it goes straight in the bin after one wear. Not exactly a vibe for the planet or your wallet.
So what actually holds
This is where CLUTCH comes in as your new bestie. It's a glue you apply straight onto your skin, wait til it goes tacky, then press your fabric down. Because YOU control how much and where, it moves with your body instead of fighting it.
Quick how-to so you nail it first go:
1. Clean and dry the skin.
2. Cover a large surface area with a thin layer of CLUTCH.
3. Wait about 30 seconds til it's tacky.
4. Press your fabric down and give it 10 mins to bond.
It's vegan, it washes off with plain water, and it doesn't wreck your tan or leave that dreaded gunk behind. Do a quick 24 hour patch test first if your skin's a bit sensitive.
The verdict
So, does fashion tape work? Barely, and not when you need it most. CLUTCH is the fashion tape killer that actually lets you wear whatever you want exactly the way you want.
Grab a tube and tag us @clutch_glue with your CLUTCH moment 🫶🏻
