Medical Tape, Adhesive Plasters & Medical Cotton
Surgical tapes, zinc oxide plasters, fixation rolls, kinesiology tape, adhesive plaster strips and absorbent cotton products for clinics, pharmacies and distributors.
Key takeaways
- Surgical tapes on paper-style non-woven non-woven, transparent PE, silk and zinc oxide cotton backings, 1.25 to 10 cm wide.
- Fixation rolls, kinesiology tape (5 cm × 5 m) and adhesive plaster strips in fabric, PE or PU.
- Medical cotton: cotton balls 0.3–1.0 g, cotton swabs, BP-grade absorbent cotton rolls 25–1000 g and dental rolls.
Medical tape holds dressings, gauze and tubing in place. HOPE Medical supplies surgical tapes on non-woven, PE, silk and cotton-cloth backings, zinc oxide plasters, fixation rolls and kinesiology tape, plus absorbent cotton products for clinics, pharmacies and distributors. Tapes come in widths from 1.25 to 10 cm, roughly 0.5 to 4 inches.
Medical and surgical tapes
- Paper-style non-woven tape: paper-style and breathable, white or skin color
- Transparent PE tape: perforated film, so the skin under the tape stays visible
- Silk tape: acetate silk cloth that tears easily by hand
- Zinc oxide plaster: cotton cloth on 5 or 10 m rolls, in simple, dispenser, spool or tin packs
- Non-woven and PU fixing rolls for securing larger dressings
- Kinesiology tape: cotton and elastic, 5 cm × 5 m, in colors
Plasters and cotton
- Adhesive plaster strips in fabric, PE or PU, in standard, spot, knuckle and junior shapes
- Cotton balls (100% cotton, 0.3–1.0 g) and cotton swabs with wooden, bamboo or plastic sticks
- Absorbent cotton rolls (BP grade, 25–1000 g) and dental cotton rolls (No. 1 to 3)
Choosing a tape
Paper-style non-woven tape suits light fixation and frequent re-taping. PE tape is transparent, which helps at IV sites. Silk and zinc oxide cloth tapes give a stronger hold for heavier dressings and strapping. For sensitive skin, start with a gentle acrylic-adhesive tape and trial it before switching a whole ward.
Buyer questions, answered
Medical tape vs surgical tape: is there a difference?
In practice the terms are used interchangeably. Surgical tape usually refers to tape that secures dressings and tubing in clinical care, while medical tape is the broader category that also includes strapping and kinesiology tapes.
Medical tape vs paper tape: which should I use?
Paper tape is a type of medical tape with a paper-style non-woven backing. It is gentle and breathable for light dressings and frequent changes. For a stronger hold, choose silk or zinc oxide cloth tape; for a see-through fixation, choose PE tape.
Which medical tape suits sensitive skin?
Paper-style non-woven and PE tapes with acrylic adhesive are common choices for sensitive skin because they remove more gently than zinc oxide tapes. Our catalog lists the PE tape as hypo-allergenic. Ask for the skin-irritation test report for the exact tape before tendering.