Marking tape, method of applying and method of manufacturing the marking tape

A marking tape for application on pavement, comprising:

• a core layer and an adhesive layer;
• wherein the adhesive layer is adapted for retaining the marking tape on the pavement;
• and
• the core layer comprises a conforming layer of a thermoplastic material, a marking layer of a cross-linked material, and a fibrous layer;
• wherein the fibrous layer comprises a nonwoven layer and a netting layer, wherein the netting layer is separate from the nonwoven layer;
• wherein the conforming layer and the marking layer are at least partially contiguous and/or directly interconnected with each other;
• wherein the nonwoven layer is partially embedded in the conforming layer and in contact with the marking layer;
• wherein the netting layer is imbedded within the conforming layer and is in contact with the adhesive layer,
• wherein the netting layer and the nonwoven layers are in contact with each other;
• wherein the conforming layer is at least partially arranged between the netting layer and the nonwoven layer.