Musou Black – super black paint and among the world's blackest materials
Musou Black is a family of highly light-absorbing paints and materials developed in Japan. Its most well-known characteristic is its exceptionally deep blackness: Musou Black paint absorbs up to 99.4% of visible light. The result looks deeper than regular matte black and can create an optical "black hole" effect.
Do you need a Musou Black product for a project, photoshoot, exhibition, or professional use?
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We can help you choose the right paint, fabric, or material for your application.
Dekoja.net imports Musou Black products to Finland and serves both consumers and business customers. The selection includes Musou Black paint, KIWAMI fabric, VL Flock Sheet material, IR Flock Sheet material, flame-retardant Fabric FR, and painting supplies.
Musou Black vs Vantablack – what's the difference?
Many search for "Vantablack paint" but hit a wall: Vantablack is not sold to consumers. Its manufacturer, Surrey NanoSystems, only supplies the material to selected organizations upon request, and artistic exclusivity belongs to artist Anish Kapoor. Vantablack is also not a brushable paint but a coating grown from carbon nanotubes, produced through a special process – it cannot be applied by oneself.
Musou Black is the super black that you can actually buy and apply yourself. It is a water-based acrylic paint by the Japanese company KoPro, which absorbs up to 99.4% of visible light. Vantablack achieves a slightly deeper black at approximately 99.965%, but the difference is practically insignificant if Vantablack is not available for purchase at all. For art, models, photography, AV rooms, and interior design, Musou Black is the world's blackest paint that is genuinely available – including in Finland, from Dekoja.net.
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Musou Black |
Vantablack |
| Light Absorption |
up to 99.4% |
up to approx. 99.965% |
| Availability for Consumers |
Yes – available for immediate purchase |
No – only by request for selected organizations |
| Application Method |
Brushable and sprayable paint |
Grown nanotube coating (not brushable) |
| Manufacturer |
KoPro, Japan |
Surrey NanoSystems, UK |
| Typical Applications |
Art, models, photography, AV, interior design, research |
Limited, e.g., optics and aerospace applications |
| Price |
From €29.90 / 100 ml |
No public price |
Who is Musou Black suitable for?
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Artists and galleries: for deep black surfaces in artworks, installations, and background structures.
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Photographers and video production: for managing reflections, backgrounds, and light absorption.
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Theatres and set design: for stage surfaces, props, curtains, and black backgrounds.
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AV and home theatre rooms: for reducing reflections around projectors and on critical surfaces.
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Restaurants, shops, and brand spaces: for special effects and strong contrast.
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Research and optical applications: especially the IR Flock Sheet material, when absorption is needed in the 400–1000 nm range.
Which Musou Black product should I choose?
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Musou Black paint: the best choice when you want a super black paintable surface for objects, art, models, or interior/AV applications.
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Musou Black KIWAMI fabric: an extremely black fabric for backgrounds, curtains, photography, and exhibition structures.
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Musou Black VL Flock Sheet: a super black flock material designed for visible light, for light management and visual effects.
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Musou Black IR Flock Sheet: the recommended option when absorption is needed not only for visible light but also in the approximately 400–1000 nm range.
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Musou Black Fabric FR: flame-retardant super black fabric for public spaces, events, trade fairs, and set design.
Why buy Musou Black from Dekoja.net?
- Finnish online store and customer service
- Expert assistance in choosing the right paint, fabric, or flock material
- Fast delivery for in-stock products
- Option to request corporate and project quotes for larger quantities
- Selection also includes Musou Black painting supplies
Frequently asked questions about Musou Black products
Can Vantablack be bought – and is Musou Black the same thing?
Vantablack is not sold to consumers, so it cannot be ordered online. Musou Black is a different product (manufactured by KoPro in Japan), but it is the world's blackest paint that you can actually buy and apply yourself. For most applications, it is the best super black available.
How much does Musou Black paint cost?
Musou Black paint is an affordable specialty product: a 100 ml bottle costs €29.90, and 1 L and 15 L sizes are also available. See current price and sizes here.
Is Musou Black the same as regular matte black paint?
No. Regular matte black usually reflects significantly more light. Musou Black is a specialized product designed to minimize reflections and create a much deeper black effect.
Can Musou Black be used in interior design?
Yes, but the application needs to be chosen carefully. It is particularly suitable for accent surfaces, art, AV rooms, set design, and areas where maximum contrast is desired. It is not a typical interior paint for surfaces requiring heavy wear or washing.
Which fabric is suitable for research or photography?
If the most important thing is the blackest possible visible surface, KIWAMI or VL Flock Sheet might be a good option. If the absorption range needs to extend to approximately 400–1000 nm, the IR Flock Sheet is usually the most suitable option.
Can I ask for help before ordering?
Yes. If you are unsure about the right product, please contact us via WhatsApp at +358 50 544 2104. Please tell us about the application, the required size or quantity, lighting conditions, and any fire safety requirements.
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