Latex-Free Medical Tape
About 6% of people are allergic to latex, and allergies can develop with repeated exposure. Even for those not allergic, latex can be an irritating material.
Fortunately, when it comes to medical supplies, there are plenty of latex-free options. Latex-free medical tapes can secure bandages, tubing, and medical devices without risking a latex-triggered allergic reaction. At Medical Monks, we offer tape options to meet diverse medical needs.
- For a tape that works for multiple uses, or when securing to fragile skin, try Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape. It uses a gentle, silicone-based adhesive, minimizing the risk of skin tearing or irritation.
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- The tape is designed to reuse, so its long-lasting adhesive is easy to lift and re-stick: ideal when repositioning ostomy plates or tubing.
- For a cushioning, high-strength adhesive, try Curasilk Hypoallergenic Silk Tape. It uses a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on a satin-like rayon backing.
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- Curasilk is breathable, letting excess water evaporate to reduce the risk of maceration.
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- Its durability and cushion make it an excellent stabilizing tape.
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- However, it’s neither waterproof nor as flexible as certain other tapes.
- For flexible dressing securement or edema control, try Solventum 3M Microfoam™ Surgical Tape. Its closed-cell foam design cushions as it conforms to the body’s shape, and it’s flexible enough to stretch in all directions.
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- Microfoam is breathable, reducing the risk of skin maceration and infection.
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- While the tape’s largely hypoallergenic, the pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive isn’t for everyone.
- For long-lasting securement to oily or hairy skin, try Zinc Oxide Hy-Tape. Its Zinc-oxide-based adhesive is highly hypoallergenic, causing far less frequent irritation than acrylics (let alone latex).
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- Thanks to Hy-Tape’s extended wear design, it’s waterproof and offers 50+ UPF protection—safe to wear in the shower or at the beach.
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- It’s flexible and conforms to the wearer while maintaining strong adhesion, making it ideal to secure dressings that don’t need frequent changes.
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- It’s also available as a Single Roll.
- For breathable adhesion to damp skin, or for lightweight device attachment, try 3M Micropore Surgical Tape. Its breathable design facilitates wound healing, and its gentle silicone-based adhesive is safe for periwound and peristomal skin.
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- Like other silicone adhesives, Micropore Surgical Tape is ideal for devices that often need to be repositioned, as it’s easy to lift and re-stick.
- For self-adhering medical-grade compression, try eAC-Tape Plus Elastic Adhesive Tape. This fabric athletic tape is made of 100% cotton and uses a hypoallergenic adhesive.
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- Designed for athletes who move, it’s optimized for flexibility while maintaining compression.
Solventum (Formerly 3M) Micropore Surgical Tape is a hypoallergenic paper tape that is gentle to the skin yet adheres well and leaves minimal adhesive residue upon removal. An economical, general purpose, breathable surgical tape.
“The best tape on the market for what it does. Affordable too. I use it to secure tubing and it comes off gently.”
Medipore™ tape from Solventum (Formerly 3M)™ helps keep dressings and ostomy pouches secure while minimizing tape-related injury, even with fragile and delicate skin. Medipore H is a soft cloth surgical tape that breathes and stretches with patient movement.
“Sticks very well and lasts longer than a bandage.”
For general medical applications, Micropore S Surgical Tape presents the ideal combination for maintaining skin integrity and patient comfort. Material can be removed or repositioned without tearing the skin and increasing a patient’s risk of MARSI. At the same time, the hold is secure enough to allow for up to 48 hours of wear.
“For long-term wound dressing, this tape is a godsend. Sticks without irritating the skin.”
Formulated with Safetac® technology, Mepitac is a soft silicone tape designed for use on fragile and sensitive skin. This silicone medical tape assists with securing dressings and holding a range of medical devices in place and limits pain and trauma upon removal.
“Does not irritate skin- the only tape I have used that doesn’t irritate.”
HYPAFIX is a comfortable, non- woven dressing retention tape that stretches for easy application and patient comfort. HYPAFIX is water- resistant with a non-irritating adhesive that acts as an excellent secondary dressing for gauze, foams, gels, etc.
“The tape does what I wanted it to. Holds securely.”
Latex-free, hypoallergenic, gentle tape with an easy bi-directional tear, Transpore tape is very versatile and provides good value. It was designed to combine the best features of Transpore tape with those of Micropore tape.
“Great for bandaging and for taping lymphedema wraps.”