RehabMedic Pretape 7cm x 27.4m

RehabMedic Pretape, safety and protection for the skin

Underwrap tape made of thin polyurethane, designed to protect the skin and prevent irritation caused by repeated use of tapes or bandages. Before applying adhesives tapes it’s advisable to protect the skin of the patient or athlete, especially if they have sensitive skin. Due to that need, this specific product is used as a pre-taping underwrap, both for preventive and therapeutic reasons.

Main Uses
- Skin protection in all functional strapping and taping applications
- It can also be used as a pre-tape, applied on top of the padding layer, in orthopaedic casting to provide a smooth, compressed surface before the synthetic casting material is applied.
- As a barrier between the skin and ice applications

Product Features and Benefits
- Good adhesion between layers to reduce sliding and wrinkling.
- It doesn’t stick to the skin, hair or clothing, allowing to a pain-free removal of the taping.
- Lightweight, smooth and comfortable material.
- Stretchable: easier to apply and adaptable, the bandage is highly conformable and easy to apply.
- Porous and water resistant: Allows the skin to breathe reducing the risk of skin contamination.
- Particularly useful when creating 'windows' for inspection and for easy conversion of casts into resting splints.
- Hand-tearable.
- Barrier between adhesive material and the cutaneous tissue.
- Protects vascular-nervous areas or bony prominences.

Size: 7cm x 27.4m