Selection and Application of Medical Adhesive Tapes

Medical adhesive tapes are widely used in daily life. Currently, there is a rich variety of medical adhesive tapes available on the market, which may make it confusing for people to choose. How should we select and apply them correctly? Let's learn about it together today!  

1.Medical Rubber Plasters  

- Cotton-based type: It uses medical pressure-sensitive adhesive, featuring good tensile strength, compatibility with different body parts, water repellency and anti-contamination properties. It can be easily torn both horizontally and vertically, has strong adhesion without adhesive residue, and is breathable and skin-friendly. It is suitable for securing surgical dressings, lightweight catheters, etc.  

- Rubber plaster (zinc oxide tape): It has astringent, moisturizing and protective effects on the skin.  

2.PE Perforated Breathable Tape  

Product Features：

- The base material is PE film, coated with medical pressure-sensitive adhesive.  

- It has strong breathability, allowing easy discharge of moisture and sweat, and offers comfortable application：

- The pressure-sensitive adhesive is non-irritating and low-allergenic, with moderate adhesion. It can be removed without pain or residue, and there is no adhesive detachment or seepage. Unrolling it does not cause fraying, and it can be easily torn horizontally and vertically without the need for cutting, with neat and non-twisted tear lines.  

Application Scenarios  

It can be used for wound dressing in trauma surgery, and for securing infusion needles, catheters and dressings.  

3.Microporous Non-woven Breathable Tape  

Product Features： 

- Made of non-woven fabric, it has good flexibility and adjustability, suitable for bandaging different shapes and body parts, and conforms better to the human body contour for enhanced comfort.  

- The base material is environmentally friendly, and it can be easily torn without scissors. Its microporous structure enables breathability, allowing the skin to "breathe" naturally.  

- It uses medical pressure-sensitive adhesive, which is non-irritating and low-allergenic. It can be peeled off gently without pain, and has good initial adhesion, holding power and re-adhesion. It is not easy to fall off or lift at the edges, leaves no residue when removed, and has no adhesive detachment or seepage. Unrolling it does not cause fraying.  

Application Scenarios  

It can be used for wound dressing in trauma surgery, securing infusion needles and catheters, fixing gauze dressings, and protecting the skin.  

4.Silk-like Breathable Tape  

Product Features  

- Composed of artificial silk, medical pressure-sensitive adhesive and a core. It is lightweight and soft with good conformability, ensuring comfortable贴合 to the skin.  

- It allows natural breathability, reducing the risk of skin infection.  

- It is designed with user-friendly serrated edges, enabling easy hand-tearing without scissors. It adheres firmly, and its adhesion is not affected by seasons or climates.  

Application Scenarios  

It is used for securing medical devices such as urinary catheters, gastric tubes and oxygen tubes, and for protecting the skin from friction and irritation caused by these devices.  

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Suitable Medical Adhesive Tape  

1.Purpose of use: On the basis of safe fixation, skin safety should also be taken into account.  

2.Duration of use:Select an appropriate tape according to the intended use duration. For long-term use, the long-lasting adhesion of the tape should be considered.  

3.Application site:If fixing on joint areas or swollen parts, it is advisable to choose a tape with high extensibility to reduce skin damage.  

4.Application environment:Consider the environment of the area where the tape will be applied, such as whether it is dry, humid, sweaty, oily, etc.