Masking Tape and Washi Tape

In the world of DIY and decorating, masking tape and washi tape each have their own unique charm and expertise. Today, let’s take a look at their applications and differences to help you find the one that’s best for you!  https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1824809428941083087&wfr=spider&for=pc

What is masking tape?

Masking tape is a kind of high-tech decorative and spraying paper. Because of the special properties of its use, it is also known as colour separation tape paper. It is widely used in interior decoration, household appliances and the spraying of high-grade luxury cars. Masking tape is a roll adhesive tape made of masking paper and pressure-sensitive adhesive as the main raw material, coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive on the masking paper and coated with anti-adhesive material on the other side. It has high temperature resistance, good resistance to chemical solvents, high adhesion, soft and tear again without leaving residual adhesive properties. The industry is commonly known as the paper pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The tape is not only suitable for all kinds of masking, packaging, home decoration and other applications, but also for electronics, electrical appliances, circuit boards and other industries.

What is washi tape?

Washi tape is relatively less sticky and has a smoother, lighter, and more flexible paper than masking tape. Therefore, the advantage is that it is easy to tear, and there will be no residual adhesive after tearing off. Washi tape can be divided into industrial washi tape and art washi tape. Industrial washi tape is widely used in painting, home decoration and other demanding occasions. Artistic washi tapes are commonly made in a variety of colours and are widely used for sticking paper, beautifying, decorating, DIY and other purposes.

Both masking tape and washi tape are paper tapes, but what is the difference between the two in terms of the release agent used?

From the material to distinguish the following common differences:

Masking paper is thicker, stronger and has a rougher surface. It uses the release agent should have a good film-forming effect. At the same time,with the substrate adhesion also needs to be very good, to achieve this to ensure that the later use. There will be no hair, loose rolls and other issues. Washi paper is more gentle, smooth, less strong. The use of release agent should have a better release effect, in order to ensure that the later smooth uncoiling.

The glue used for the paper is common, such as rubber, silicone, water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive, with the release agent should have a different component with the glue and other characteristics. This will ensure that the later can have a good peeling effect. And paper using glue is common for water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive and acrylic adhesive.

Masking paper can be based on the nature of the glue, generally with non-silicone or contain a certain silicone release agent. Washi paper generally use non-silicone release agent. Masking paper relative to washi paper, its pre-treatment of the use of latex. Therefore, when the weather is colder, masking paper is prone to breakage and so on. But washi paper does not have this problem.

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