Micropore

Product Description

Conformable, non-extensible, non-woven fabric tape manufactured from 100% viscose, coated with a layer of acrylic adhesive. The tape is easily torn to length. Once applied to skin it will withstand limited exposure to water without losing all of its adhesive. Because the tape is permeable to both water and water vapour, it will allow the passage of sweat and secretions preventing maceration of the skin. The tape is radio-transparent, and may be sterilised by ethylene oxide. Micropore is commonly used for dressing retention on non-flexing areas. As it is coated with an acrylic adhesive it can be used on patients who have exhibited an adverse reaction to adhesives based upon zinc oxide, rubber or resin.