These tapes feature film, foam, non-woven, or metal substrate on one side and pressure-sensitive medical-grade adhesive on the other. A silicone release line protects the adhesive side to ensure the tape’s integrity while offering ease of use. Single-coated adhesive tapes are often used for medical devices and applications requiring direct skin contact.

As the name suggests, double-coated tapes have film, foam, woven, or non-woven substrates coated on both sides with a pressure-sensitive medical-grade adhesive. These tapes offer a wide range of adhesion strength, thickness, and backing materials to suit the needs of various medical applications.

Depending on the adhesion strength, double-coated tapes are ideal for both short and long-term applications. Since these tapes have adhesive properties on both sides, they are commonly used for temporarily attaching a device to the skin. For skin applications, double-coated tapes offer hypoallergenic, breathable, comfortable, and reposition-able options.

As a softer, cushioned, and more comfortable option than other tape styles, foam tapes are an increasingly popular adhesion solution for the medical industry. They are lightweight, easy to use, and feature a soft texture, making foam tapes ideal for many medical applications. Foam tapes are used for medical device sealing, patient and medical device cushioning, and fluid management for long-wear wound dressings.

These tapes offer a pressure-sensitive medical-grade adhesive coated directly onto a silicone release liner. With their rigid and durable properties, adhesive transfer tapes allow for more accurate production of finished parts to meet strict specifications. The medical industry often uses adhesive transfer tapes for device mounting, foam bonding, and surgical and wound care applications.