Leukoplast

Which tape for which job

• Leukopor — soft, breathable non-woven tape. The first choice for frequent dressing changes and for skin that is already irritated.
• Leukosilk — silk tape, gentler on the skin than plastic tape and kind to remove. Suits older, fragile and sensitive skin types.
• Porous tape — the all-round choice in the clinic: holds well, breathes and tears by hand.
• Leukofix — transparent, thin and hypoallergenic. Discreet and secure for fixing small dressings and catheters.
• Leukoflex — a water-repellent plastic film, for situations where the tape has to cope with moisture and dirt.
• Waterproof tape — stays put in the shower and when sweating, but change it often rather than leaving it on sensitive skin for long.
• Leukotape K — elastic kinesiology tape that follows the movement of the skin, for relief in muscle and joint complaints.

Width and backing

Narrow tape (1.25–2.5 cm) is enough to secure a compress or a catheter. 5 cm is used where the dressing is large or where the pull needs to be spread out. Tape only sticks to clean, dry skin — ointments, body lotion and remaining moisture are the most common reason a dressing comes loose. If the skin is very fragile, hold the dressing in place with a retention bandage rather than tape directly on the skin.

Contact us or request a quote. See also tape and adhesive plaster, plasters and suture tape.