Medical tape has the characteristics of super breathability, easy removal, good compliance, stable and durable adhesion, and invisible super breathability: a breathability rate of 50%, which is beneficial for dry and refreshing skin. Common substrates for medical tape include non-woven fabric, PE film, and silk fabric.
Below, the editor will introduce the three major standards for medical tape:
The functionality of pressure-sensitive tape, in simple terms, is whether it sticks well or not. For medical pressure-sensitive tape, this is mainly manifested in the following points:
1. Whether the adhesion of the material is sufficient. When pressure-sensitive tape needs to be applied to the skin (such as when used in surgical drapes), the pressure-sensitive tape should be able to firmly adhere to the surface of the material;
2. Whether the stickiness to the skin is appropriate, as most medical tapes need to be applied to the skin, they should have appropriate stickiness rather than stronger stickiness. The 3M clinical research department evaluates the strength and applicability of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape on the skin by testing its peeling strength on the skin;
3. Can pressure-sensitive tape adapt to the corresponding sterilization method? The impact of different sterilization methods on product performance varies. Choosing materials suitable for product sterilization methods is an important part of product design.