Tenacious K160 Yellow Matt Cloth Tape – 24mm x 25m
Professional yellow matt cloth tape for high-visibility marking, identification, labelling and temporary production applications across theatre, staging, live events, touring, film, television, broadcast, exhibitions and professional AV environments.
Tenacious K160 Yellow Matt Cloth Tape – 24mm x 25m combines a high-thread-count rayon cloth with a co-extruded PE backing and a natural-rubber adhesive system designed to provide reliable temporary adhesion with excellent clean-removal characteristics from most suitable surfaces.
Its smooth matt, low-reflective yellow finish provides clear visual identification without the excessive shine associated with many gloss cloth tapes.
At 24mm wide, K160 Yellow is particularly useful for:
- Stage and rehearsal references
- Equipment identification
- Department colour coding
- Road-case labelling
- Production workboxes
- Temporary floor marking
- Exhibition installation
- Lighting and audio identification
- Scenic masking
- Temporary repairs
- Display and graphics work
- General production labelling
The tape is easy to unwind, can be torn by hand in both directions and can be written on with a Texta, making it a versatile everyday production consumable.
High-Visibility Yellow Production Tape
Yellow provides strong visual contrast against many of the black, grey and dark finishes commonly found throughout entertainment production.
This makes K160 Yellow particularly useful where a technician needs a mark, label or temporary reference that can be located quickly.
Potential applications include:
- Stage positions
- Equipment groups
- Road cases
- Workboxes
- Lighting accessories
- Audio equipment
- Scenic components
- Exhibition installations
- Temporary production zones
- Warehouse identification
The yellow colour can also form part of an organised production colour-coding system.
For example, departments or equipment groups may be assigned different tape colours to simplify identification during:
- Bump-in
- Touring
- Truck loading
- Festival builds
- Warehouse preparation
- Venue changeovers
Any colour-coding system should be established by the production rather than assuming yellow carries a universal industry meaning.
Useful 24mm Width
The 24mm width makes this version particularly useful for smaller marks and labels.
Compared with full-width 48mm cloth tape, the narrower roll:
- Uses less material for small labels
- Creates neater equipment markings
- Fits more easily on smaller cases and surfaces
- Works well for narrow floor references
- Provides a practical writing area
- Takes up less space on equipment
This makes it particularly useful in production workboxes where crews need a general-purpose yellow cloth tape that sits between very narrow spike tape and standard full-width gaffer-style tape.
Matt, Low-Reflective Finish
Tenacious specifies K160 as having a very smooth, matt low-reflective finish.
That characteristic is particularly relevant in:
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Broadcast
- Concert production
- Photography
- Exhibitions
- Corporate events
Glossy tape can reflect stage, studio or exhibition lighting and become visually distracting.
K160’s matt finish helps reduce those reflections while maintaining a clearly visible yellow colour.
This can be particularly useful for behind-the-scenes technical markings that need to remain easy for crew to identify without producing unnecessary shine.
High-Thread-Count Rayon Cloth
K160 uses a high-thread-count rayon cloth with a co-extruded PE backing.
The cloth construction provides flexibility and easy hand tear while also giving the adhesive a good keying surface.
Tenacious specifically connects the high thread count with K160’s clean-removal characteristics.
Potential compatible surfaces may include:
- Stage flooring
- Carpet
- Road cases
- Production equipment
- Exhibition infrastructure
- Scenic materials
- Coated woven fabrics
- Temporary displays
As with all pressure-sensitive tapes, test compatibility with the actual surface before extensive application.
Natural-Rubber Adhesive System
K160 uses a natural-rubber adhesive with high cohesive strength but medium adhesion, together with a medium adhesive coat weight.
That balance is important.
K160 is not simply designed to maximise adhesive strength.
Instead, the product is intended to provide useful temporary adhesion while maintaining excellent clean-removal characteristics from most suitable surfaces.
Potential professional applications include:
- Temporary stage marking
- Equipment labelling
- Exhibition installation
- Scenic masking
- Production identification
- Carpet work
- Temporary repairs
- Protective masking
Excellent Clean-Removal Characteristics
Tenacious specifically identifies excellent clean removal from most surfaces as one of K160’s major benefits.
This makes it particularly useful for entertainment production, where crews frequently need tape during a show or installation and then need to remove it afterwards.
Potential applications may include compatible:
- Venue floors
- Staging
- Equipment
- Road cases
- Exhibition components
- Scenic materials
- Temporary displays
However, clean removal should never be interpreted as a guarantee across every surface.
Adhesive performance can vary according to:
- Surface material
- Paint condition
- Floor coatings
- Installation duration
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Cleaning chemicals
- Surface contamination
- Removal technique
Tenacious specifically advises customers to test suitability under actual working conditions and perform ageing tests where longevity is important.
Always test painted, polished, decorative, delicate or hired surfaces before widespread application.
Easy Hand Tear
K160 is designed for easy unwind and tearing in both directions.
This is particularly useful in fast-paced production environments including:
- Bump-ins
- Rehearsals
- Touring
- Exhibition installs
- Stage changes
- Festival setups
- Venue maintenance
- Scenic work
The tape can be torn across the roll for normal use or longitudinally where an even narrower temporary strip is required.
Writable with Texta
Tenacious specifically states that K160 can be written on with a Texta pen.
The yellow surface provides useful contrast for dark permanent markers, making this version particularly practical for temporary labels.
Potential written information may include:
- Case contents
- Department names
- Equipment numbers
- Stage positions
- Cable destinations
- Truck numbers
- Venue names
- Dates
- Production names
- Temporary instructions
Do not cover mandatory:
- Safety labels
- Electrical ratings
- Test tags
- Serial numbers
- Compliance information
- Inspection labels
Theatre and Stage Production
K160 Yellow is particularly useful across theatre and stage environments where crew require deliberately visible temporary marks.
Potential applications include:
- Rehearsal marks
- Stage references
- Scenic identification
- Equipment labels
- Department colour coding
- Stage-management references
- Workbox identification
- Temporary floor marks
- Scenic masking
- Production notes
The 24mm width provides a useful compromise between visibility and precision.
For very small performer, prop or scenery positions that require an especially bright fluorescent marker, a dedicated narrow fluorescent spike tape may be more appropriate.
Standard Yellow – Not Fluorescent
K160 Yellow should not be confused with Tenacious FL166 fluorescent cloth tape.
K160 uses a standard matt yellow finish.
FL166 is Tenacious’s dedicated fluoro matt cloth tape range and is positioned separately for high-visibility applications.
This distinction matters for buyers searching specifically for:
- Fluorescent spike tape
- Neon marking tape
- UV-reactive-style production marking
- Extremely bright performer marks
For those applications, choose a product specifically designed as fluorescent tape.
K160 Yellow is better positioned as a professional yellow matt cloth marking, labelling and production tape.
Live Events, Touring and Concert Production
Production crews regularly need visual identification systems that remain simple and quick.
K160 Yellow can be used for appropriate temporary applications across:
- Concert touring
- Music festivals
- Theatre tours
- Corporate events
- Awards shows
- Live music
- Venue production
- Rehearsals
- Touring warehouses
Potential uses include:
- Road-case labels
- Department identification
- Workbox markings
- Temporary production references
- Equipment identification
- Scenic markings
The 24mm width helps keep labels compact while the yellow colour makes them easy to locate.
Road Cases and Touring Equipment
Black road cases dominate touring production, making yellow tape highly visible against the case surface.
Potential temporary labels include:
- Production name
- Department
- Venue
- Truck number
- Case number
- Destination
- Contents
- Temporary routing information
A production could also use different K160 colours to visually group departments or destinations during large touring or festival operations.
Never cover permanent case identification or legally required labels.
Audio Production
K160 Yellow can be useful for temporary audio identification across:
- Audio workboxes
- Cable cases
- Stage boxes
- Equipment racks
- Touring cases
- Accessories
- Loom storage
- Production equipment
Its writable surface can support short temporary identification.
However, K160 is not electrical insulation tape.
Do not use it to repair damaged cable jackets, exposed conductors or electrical faults.
Lighting Production
Lighting departments can use yellow K160 for temporary identification across:
- Fixture cases
- Cable trunks
- Lighting workboxes
- Accessories
- Touring cases
- Equipment racks
- Department storage
- Production infrastructure
A colour-based system can help distinguish lighting equipment during truck loading, festival builds or warehouse preparation.
Do not cover:
- Ventilation
- Electrical ratings
- Safety labels
- Test tags
- Serial numbers
Film, Television and Broadcast
K160’s matt finish can also be useful in camera environments.
Potential applications include:
- Equipment identification
- Camera department labels
- Lighting equipment labels
- Audio department labels
- Studio-floor references
- Production workboxes
- Temporary scenic applications
- Behind-camera technical marking
The yellow colour provides strong visibility for crew, while the matt finish helps limit unwanted reflection compared with a gloss surface.
If tape will appear within shot, test it under actual:
- Lighting
- Camera settings
- Lens choice
- Exposure
- Viewing angle
Exhibitions and Event Management
Tenacious identifies exhibitions and event management as key markets for K160.
The product is also currently listed by Tenacious within its Flooring, Exhibition & Staging range for yellow products.
Potential applications include:
- AV equipment identification
- Exhibition stand installation
- Temporary marking
- Display labelling
- Production references
- Carpet applications
- Temporary repairs
- Masking
Always confirm that the venue permits adhesive tape on the particular floor or finish before installation.
Carpet and Flooring Applications
K160 is specifically positioned by Tenacious for exhibition/event carpet edging and flooring-related applications.
For the 24mm version, the narrower width may be more suitable for smaller temporary flooring applications and identification than broad carpet edging where a wider strip may provide more useful coverage.
Where significant carpet edging is required, a wider K160 format may be a better practical choice.
Always test both:
- Carpet surface
- Adjacent flooring
before widespread use.
Matt Finish and Foot Traffic
Tenacious states that the matt K160 surface is less prone than gloss tape to grabbing synthetic shoe soles, making it less of a potential trip concern than a comparable glossy surface.
This does not make K160 certified anti-slip tape.
Any tape installed in pedestrian areas should be:
- Applied flat
- Firmly adhered
- Regularly inspected
- Removed or replaced if damaged
Pay particular attention to:
- Lifted edges
- Curled corners
- Wrinkles
- Surface contamination
- Loss of adhesion
Scenic and Protective Masking
Tenacious identifies K160 for use as masking cloth for protection and easy stripping.
Potential production uses include:
- Scenic masking
- Temporary workshop protection
- Set installation
- Exhibition construction
- Temporary identification
- Production preparation
The yellow colour is particularly useful where masking needs to remain clearly identifiable before removal.
Always test freshly painted or delicate scenic finishes before application.
Patching, Splicing and Reinforcing Coated Fabrics
Tenacious also lists patching, splicing and reinforcing coated woven fabrics among K160’s key markets.
Potential temporary uses may include compatible:
- Equipment covers
- Protective covers
- Fabric-based production materials
- Exhibition materials
- Workshop fabrics
K160 is not structural reinforcement and should not be relied upon where failure could create a safety risk.
Printing, Display and Graphics
Tenacious currently includes K160 within its Printing, Display & Graphics applications, including yellow-filtered product listings.
Potential uses include:
- Temporary display marking
- Graphics preparation
- Exhibition labelling
- Temporary masking
- Display repair
- Production identification
The yellow colour can provide strong visual identification during assembly and installation.
Test delicate printed, laminated or coated surfaces before application.
Bookbinding and Spine Reinforcement
Tenacious also lists bookbinding and spine reinforcing as a key K160 market.
The cloth backing makes the product suitable for compatible bookbinding and reinforcement applications where the adhesive characteristics match the materials being used.
Temporary Joining, Sealing and Repair
Tenacious categorises K160 under Single Sided Joining, Sealing & Repair.
Potential temporary applications include:
- Joining compatible materials
- Patching
- Masking
- Workshop repairs
- Production repairs
Do not substitute K160 for:
- Structural fastening
- Rated hardware
- Safety equipment
- Load-bearing repairs
Not Hazard or Safety Marking Tape
Although yellow is a highly visible colour, K160 should not automatically be treated as certified hazard, barricade or regulatory safety marking tape.
Tenacious sells separate products specifically designed for hazard and floor-marking applications.
Use K160 for general production identification and temporary marking where appropriate.
Where a workplace or venue requires markings to comply with a particular safety standard, use a product specifically approved for that requirement.
Not Electrical Tape
K160 may be used for identification around cables and equipment, but it is not electrical insulation tape.
Do not use it to:
- Repair damaged insulation
- Cover exposed conductors
- Replace certified electrical tape
- Conceal electrical faults
Damaged electrical equipment should be removed from service and properly repaired or replaced.
Not Load Rated
K160 is not designed to replace:
- Rigging hardware
- Safety wires
- Mechanical fasteners
- Cable support systems
- Structural attachments
- Load-rated products
Never rely on adhesive cloth tape where failure could result in equipment falling or injury.
Surface Preparation
For best performance:
- Confirm the surface is suitable for pressure-sensitive adhesive.
- Remove dust and loose debris.
- Remove oil or grease using a surface-compatible method.
- Allow the surface to dry completely.
- Apply without excessive stretching.
- Press firmly along the complete strip.
- Check edges for good adhesion.
- Test removal from sensitive surfaces.
Moisture, floor polish, silicone, cleaning residues and other contaminants can significantly affect adhesion.
Removing K160
For sensitive surfaces, remove the tape slowly and at a low angle rather than pulling sharply upwards.
This can help reduce unnecessary stress on painted or coated finishes.
Where residue remains, only use a cleaner confirmed as compatible with the underlying material.
Avoid aggressive solvents on:
- Painted stages
- Scenic finishes
- Plastics
- Laminates
- Vinyl
- Cable jackets
- Road-case surfaces
unless compatibility is known.
Product Specifications
Brand: Tenacious
Product: K160
Product Type: Matt cloth tape
Colour: Yellow
Width: 24mm
Length: 25m
Backing: High-thread-count rayon cloth with co-extruded PE backing
Finish: Very smooth, matt and low reflective
Adhesive: Natural rubber
Adhesive Characteristic: High cohesive strength with medium adhesion
Adhesive Coat: Medium coat weight
Hand Tearable: Yes – laterally and longitudinally
Writable: Yes – manufacturer specifies Texta pen
Removal: Excellent clean-removal characteristics from most suitable surfaces
Manufacturer Application Categories: Flooring, Exhibition & Staging; Printing, Display & Graphics; Single Sided Joining, Sealing & Repair.
Why Choose Yellow 24mm K160?
The yellow 24mm version is particularly useful where the production needs:
- Highly visible temporary identification
- Narrow stage references
- Equipment colour coding
- Road-case labelling
- Production workbox identification
- Smaller temporary floor marks
- Matt low-reflective finish
- Writable surface
- Clean-removal characteristics
- Easy hand tearing
It fills a useful gap between narrow dedicated spike tapes and full-width general-purpose cloth tapes.
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- Audio departments
- Lighting departments
- Film and television departments
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- Festivals
- Exhibition contractors
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- Conference venues
- AV companies
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