Masking Tape MT Washi Tape 15mm - Shocking Yellow

The original Japanese washi tape in electric brightness. Low-tack, repositionable, writes-on-it versatile. Tears by hand, removes without trace.

Why This Exists

MT created washi tape in 2007 when three Tokyo designers convinced industrial tape manufacturer Kamoi Kakoshi that protective masking tape could be beautiful. The company produced twenty colourful rolls like a set of colouring pencils, and washi tape became a global phenomenon.

Shocking Yellow sits in the Basic range—pure, unapologetic colour that turns functional tape into a design tool. Based in historic Kurashiki, MT combines ancient Japanese washi paper tradition with modern manufacturing, creating tape that's simultaneously waterproof, repositionable, and writeable.

What Makes It Good

• Traditional washi paper — authentic Japanese material with low-tack adhesive that removes cleanly
• Hand-tearable — no scissors or dispensers needed, tears cleanly from the roll
• Repositionable — remove and reattach multiple times without losing adhesion
• Waterproof and heatproof — durable enough for most surfaces including paper, glass, and plastic
• Writeable surface — works best with ballpoint pens and permanent markers
• Non-toxic and food-safe — safe for craft projects and alongside food items

Who This Is For

Anyone who needs tape that does more than stick. Perfect for planners and journals as a highlighter alternative, gift wrapping that looks intentional, decorating frames or jars, temporary labelling, or adding colour to literally anything without commitment. The low-tack adhesive means you can change your mind without damage.

Specifications

Note: This is the original washi tape—not the knock-offs. MT invented decorative masking tape, and two decades later they're still the benchmark for quality, colour, and that perfect balance between sticks-immediately and peels-off-cleanly that cheaper versions never quite nail.