Durapore Medical Tape, Silk Tape - 1 in. x 10 yards - Each Roll
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Yes, that is correct. My son jammed his finger while playing basketball, and his orthopedic surgeon suggested that he use this type of tape (medical silk tape) to protect his injured finger during the next game.
A self-adhesive tape is the most common type of tape used in labs and hospitals to hold a cotton ball against the puncture after drawing blood. This tape is of the adhesive cohesive type, which is not the same as this tape. Cohesive tape is a stretchy tape that feels like it's been coated in a thin layer of rubber cement and sticks to itself easily (but not too strongly). Look up "self-help" in the dictionary. Tape of this type can be found by searching for "adhesive" and/or "cohesive" tape.
There are no holes in the material. It appears to be interwoven, but it can be easily torn in either direction. I've put this tape through its paces in high-activity situations and it's held up well. It did eventually wear out, but I was impressed with how long it lasted.
I paid $5 for this tape when I ordered it. Each roll contains 45 pieces. Despite the fact that the picture shows two rolls, it is sold as an add-on item by the roll. The tape proved to be quite strong, and the glue held up well even when wet, so it was a worthwhile purchase for me.
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There isn't a lot of "adhesion" in this picture. This tape is merely adequate. It has good breathability and tensile strength, but poor adhesion and flexibility (zero lengthwise stretch), as well as low water resistance.
- in particular, in terms of "adhesion" • If the skin hasn't been washed recently, it won't stick as well. • It adheres well to washed skin, alcohol-cleansed skin that has been dried, and alcohol-cleansed skin that has been rinsed with water and dried. • it does not maintain adherence to skin when there is major skin movement, such as joint areas, hands, fingers, loose skin areas, etc. , due to being very strong, yet zero stretch lengthwisebr> • it adheres ok to itselfbr> • it does not stick if it gets wet or sweaty after being appliedbr>br>- It has the following characteristics in addition to "adhesion": br> • despite the fact that it claims to be water-resistant It is not water resistant and loses adhesion when wet or sweaty. br> • it tears by hand, but not very easily, bi-directionally. • it has zero stretch (opposite of Kinesiology Tape aka KT behavior), which is why it does not adhere well at joints or areas of major skin movement. . . it can also be torn lengthwise to 12"br> • it does breathe wellbr> • it has a high tensile strength, for what it's worth to youbr> • it's a little soft gentle, comfortable, and flexible, but no lengthwise stretchbr>br>| bottom line |br>• a two-star tape due to the lack of water-resistant propertiesbr>br> It has good adhesion and breathability despite its resistance and lack of stretchability, so it serves its purpose. It receives three stars for design. • If you need a highly adhesive, flexible (some lengthwise stretch), 1" medical tape, we've found the Nexcare Flexible Clear to be the best of the bunch so far; .
I had a roll left over from last year's surgery. It was only recently that it began to deplete. Surgical tapes are manufactured by 3M. Near me, two kinds are common, but this one is not. I tried using Micropore (paper) and didn't care for it at all. Transpore (plastic), another popular tape in my area, is stiff and leaves glue on the skin when removed. Durapore's "silk-like" material is soft, doesn't leave any residue, and still holds up well. I was taken aback when I saw the 1 inch on Amazon. I'm sure it'd be cheaper if I could find it locally, but I'm glad Amazon had it.
And I haven't been able to locate it in any stores. As a surgical nurse, I need a tape that sticks but doesn't irritate, and this "silk" tape, as we call it in surgery, is ideal. I needed it for my own personal use and couldn't find it in any of the local drug stores. I even tried contacting a local DME, but they weren't interested in selling it to me. To save time and effort, I should have looked here first; the price was excellent, and the delivery was quick.
I've had an ostomy for 40 years, which has saved my life!, and I've been getting blisters, which means my appliance isn't sticking very well. (I realize a lot of you aren't sure what I'm talking about. ) It's essentially an "appliance" that I have to keep close to my stomach. In any case, I needed something to help me keep it in place. Because of how well this tape did the job, I've had one on for quite some time!.
I'm not sure if it was just overheated during shipping or what, but this is the same brand I bought at the drugstore, and it sticks painfully to the skin. For a week, I was in excruciating pain, and applying this to the wound made no difference. It was painful to remove the tape. It didn't hurt at all when I had the drugstore stuff before. Residue clung to my skin, and I wasn't changing bandages for very long periods of time. I think the brand is fine; perhaps order in the fall or winter so the sticky residue does not overheat and fuse or something.
Long-term use is ideal. Shower adhesion that lasts for a long time. The cut ends of the threads fray a little, but not much. After a few days, lint and dirt collect around the edges of the adhesion, but it is easily washed away. Any remaining stickiness is eased with the use of oil. It's ideal for extending the life of silicone tapes and sheets and reaping the benefits of increased longevity.
If you're going to remove this tape, make sure you've done your homework first. Before you take it out, make sure it's moistened. I gave it two stars because of this. When working in sensitive areas, exercise extreme caution.
Medical "satin" tape of the type used in hospitals. With the ribs, it appears to be grosgrain ribbon. It's a term that many of us are familiar with, and it's also used in medical settings. It isn't the elasticized woven tape that adheres to itself.
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