Why Microporous Paper Surgical Tape?

Plastic-based adhesive tapes create occlusive non-breathable barriers that trap moisture against skin leading to maceration, use aggressive adhesives that cause skin trauma during removal, trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and create visible conspicuous appearance that many patients find aesthetically undesirable—particularly problematic for facial applications, elderly patients with fragile skin, individuals requiring frequent tape changes, and anyone with known adhesive sensitivities or compromised skin integrity. Microporous paper tape technology revolutionizes gentle wound care through paper-based backing containing microscopic pores that allow continuous air circulation and moisture vapor transmission while the hypoallergenic adhesive formulation minimizes sensitization risk and enables painless atraumatic removal even from delicate periwound skin. The soft paper construction conforms naturally to body contours without the rigid feel of plastic tapes, tears easily by hand for convenient sterile application without scissors contamination, and the white neutral appearance provides discrete professional look appropriate for all clinical and home care settings. Standard 2-inch format provides versatile coverage for most clinical dressing applications, wound sites, and medical device securement without requiring multiple strips or creating excessive bulk. For healthcare facilities managing sensitive skin patients, home care individuals requiring gentle daily dressing changes, pediatric applications where painless removal reduces anxiety, and any clinical scenario where skin fragility or patient comfort takes priority over maximum adhesive strength, microporous paper tape delivers reliable gentle fixation without the skin damage, allergic reactions, moisture complications, and patient distress associated with traditional plastic-backed aggressive adhesive tapes.

Key Features

• Standard Professional Dimensions: 2 inches (5 cm) width × 10 yards (9.1 meters) length—versatile size for most clinical and home care applications
• Microporous Paper Construction: Paper-based backing with microscopic pores allows continuous air circulation and moisture vapor transmission
• White Neutral Appearance: Professional clean look appropriate for all clinical settings and patient comfort
• Hypoallergenic Adhesive: Gentle acrylic adhesive formulated to minimize allergic reactions and sensitization risk
• Atraumatic Removal: Removes gently without traumatic skin stripping or painful hair pulling
• Hand-Tearable Design: Tears cleanly by hand without scissors for convenient sterile application
• Conformable Paper Backing: Soft paper adapts to body contours and joint movement naturally
• Latex-Free Formula: Safe for latex-sensitive patients and universal healthcare facility use
• Water-Resistant Properties: Maintains adhesion during light moisture exposure and perspiration

Benefits

• Allows continuous air circulation through microporous structure to prevent moisture accumulation and skin maceration
• Minimizes allergic reactions and skin irritation through hypoallergenic gentle adhesive formulation
• Removes painlessly without traumatic skin stripping—ideal for fragile elderly skin and frequent changes
• Professional white appearance provides clean discrete look for clinical settings
• Hand-tearable design speeds application and maintains sterile technique without scissors contamination
• Conforms naturally to body contours and joint movement without rigid plastic feel
• Gentle enough for sensitive skin, pediatric patients, and facial applications
• Standard 2" width handles most clinical dressing securement and medical device fixation needs

Recommended Use

Perfect for securing gauze pads and wound dressings on sensitive skin, holding foam, silicone, or transparent film dressings, stabilizing IV catheters and tubing, anchoring sensor leads and monitoring equipment, pediatric applications where gentle removal reduces anxiety, elderly patients with fragile thin skin, and general medical device fixation in hospitals, clinics, home healthcare settings, and personal first-aid management. Particularly valuable for patients requiring frequent dressing changes where atraumatic removal prevents cumulative skin damage, individuals with known adhesive allergies or sensitivities, applications requiring gentle adhesion over extended periods, and any scenario where skin fragility or patient comfort takes priority over maximum adhesive strength. The 2" width is the standard clinical size for most dressing applications, providing sufficient coverage for securing medium to large gauze pads, wound dressings, catheter stabilization, and everyday clinical applications across emergency departments, medical-surgical units, outpatient clinics, home care environments, and personal wound management.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 2 inches (5 cm) width × 10 yards (9.1 meters) length
• Quantity: 1 individual roll
• Material: Microporous paper backing
• Construction: Paper with microscopic pores for breathability
• Adhesive Type: Hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive
• Color: White (standard medical tape appearance)
• Breathability: Microporous structure allows air circulation and moisture vapor transmission
• Water Resistance: Water-resistant (maintains adhesion during light moisture and perspiration)
• Latex Content: Latex-free
• Tear Type: Hand-tearable without scissors
• Manufacturer: 3M Healthcare
• Sterility: Non-sterile (for external use with sterile dressings)