White tape is not something I would use on a bike, because I ride them, a lot, in all sorts of weather. Our bikes aren't showpieces.

The best tape I have is a silver carbon effect look. Nice smooth surface, but nicely padded, and easy to clean, and cost less than $15.00. Cork and similar tape tends to get grubby, but the blue just gets darker, the light brown gets a certain patina about it, and the black just... stays black.