Healthcare & Medical
Medical Tape That Won't Tear Fragile Skin
Medical Tape for Fragile Skin that prevents damage and heals injuries without the pain of adhesive removal. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.
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Healthcare & Medical
Medical Tape for Fragile Skin that prevents damage and heals injuries without the pain of adhesive removal. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.
Shop Now — $14.99
Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) is a recognized problem in healthcare. Elderly patients, diabetics, and those on blood thinners have skin that tears easily with adhesive removal.
Every dressing change risks skin tears. Adhesive tape pulls on fragile skin, causing wounds that require additional treatment. The cycle of injury from tape removal can be worse than the original wound.
Healthcare providers need tape that holds dressings securely but releases without skin damage.
Guard-Tex bonds only to itself, never to skin. The wrap holds dressings in place through tension and self-adherence, not through skin contact adhesion.
Wrap around limbs or digits to hold gauze and bandages in place. The self-adhering formula stays secure through movement and daily activities.
No adhesive means no skin tears during removal. Unwrap to change dressings without causing additional trauma. Safe for daily dressing changes on compromised skin.
Medical tape uses adhesive that bonds to skin — causing MARSI on fragile patients. Paper tape is gentler but still adheres to skin. Coban-style wraps can be too tight. Guard-Tex provides secure hold with zero skin adhesion.
Place gauze or bandage over the wound site. Hold in position while preparing to wrap. The dressing itself can be adhesive or non-adhesive.
Circle Guard-Tex around the limb or digit, overlapping by 50%. Apply with gentle tension — firm enough to stay, not tight enough to restrict circulation.
Unwrap by reversing the wrap direction. No adhesive pulling on skin. The dressing lifts away cleanly. Apply new dressing and fresh Guard-Tex.
Guard-Tex is a protective wrap, not a wound dressing. Use it to secure dressings in place, not as a primary wound covering. It does not contain medications or antimicrobials.
Yes. The zero-adhesive formula was originally designed for industrial workers who needed daily tape removal without skin damage. It's ideal for elderly, diabetic, and anticoagulated patients.
Similar self-adhering concept, but Guard-Tex uses natural cotton construction that breathes better for extended wear. It also tends to be gentler and easier to remove.
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