How to choose the right first aid tape

The Right First Aid Tape For Every Purpose
Absolute Waterproof
Flexible Clear
• Ideal for: water related activities, exercising, covering or preventing blisters
• Cushions, stretches and flexes
• Sticks to wet, sweaty skin
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Ideal for: hard to tape areas and discrete applications, securing medical devices
• Perforated for easy two-way tear
• Flexible and stretchable – up to twice its original length
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Hospital Name: Transpore™ Surgical Tape
Gentle Paper
• Ideal for: fragile or sensitive skin, frequent gauze changes, post-surgical applications
• Non-irritating
• Tears easily for desired length/width
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Hospital Name: Micropore™ Surgical Tape
Durable Cloth
• Ideal for: securing splints and bulky dressings, supporting wrists and fingers, when strong holding power is needed
• Sticks securely
• Tears easily for desired length/width
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Hospital Name: Durapore™ Surgical Tape
Make sure the first aid tape you select is hypoallergenic and latex free. This will provide greater confidence that the tape will be less likely to cause allergic reactions.
Soft Cloth
No Hurt Wrap
• Ideal for: fragile or sensitive skin applications requiring strong holding power (e.g. bulky dressings), hard-to-tape areas
• Soft and gentle
• No scissors needed – perforated every 2” for easy tearing
• Breathable – keeps skin feeling cool and dry
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Hospital Name: Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape
• Ideal for: sensitive or fragile skin applications, securing dressings in place, immobilizing injuries
• Sticks to self, not to skin or hair
• Stays on – even when wet
• Breathable
• Hypoallergenic and latex free materials
• Hospital Name: Coban™ LF Self-Adhering Wrap
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Medipore and Coban are trademarks of 3M.
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