How to use zinc oxide tape?
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2. What is the purpose of this?
3. How to use zinc oxide tape?
4. Where can I buy zinc oxide tape?
Zinc oxide tape is the most widely used form of sports strapping tape. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it.
What is zinc oxide tape?
It is a thin woven cloth tape with adhesive on one side. The cloth is usually cotton or viscose rayon, and the adhesive is usually latex or acrylic. Zinc oxide tape does not stretch-it is often described as a rigid tape-and is specifically designed to stick to the skin. Basically, it is the most widely used safety sports strapping tape.
What is the purpose of this?
Zinc oxide tape is widely used in sports and physical therapy as a sports strapping tape. It is usually used to tie up injured limbs and joints to restrict or prevent movement. For example, a sprained ankle can be secured with zinc oxide tape. This thin woven cloth tape is sometimes used to preventively provide extra support for fragile body parts, especially the wrists and fingers. Finally, some people apply this kind of rigid tape to areas that are prone to rubbing to protect or prevent blisters and calluses.
How to use zinc oxide tape
1) Prepare the skin
For all sports strapping tape, the correct preparation of the skin is essential. Only when the skin is completely clean, dry and free of any oil, cream or lotion, etc., the rigid tape can stick reliably. Ideally, the area should be free of hair (or at least trimmed clean), because hair will interfere with the adhesion. It is painful to combine and remove the thin woven cloth tape. Therefore, before using zinc oxide tape, shave, wash and dry the area thoroughly.
2) Processing tape
Zinc oxide tape can be cut with ordinary scissors, but it is usually faster and easier to tear this thin woven cloth tape. To do this, just grab the edge of the tape with both hands and tear it as hard as a tearing paper (but tear it harder and faster.) Generally, it is best to unwind the rigid tape from the roll during application. It, one point at a time, tears or cuts when you finish each one.
3) Security application
Zinc oxide tape is very strong and has no elasticity, so it is important not to stick it too tightly, otherwise you may cut off the blood circulation in the area. In many cases, all you need to do is place it on your skin and press to activate the adhesive. For similar reasons, you should not accumulate a large amount of sports strapping tape at once, nor should you use the same length of sports strapping tape to wrap your limbs repeatedly. Instead, apply it one by one: make a circle, tear off, then circle again, etc. Unfortunately, zinc oxide tape can irritate sensitive or damaged skin. This is true even for latex-free or so-called "hypoallergenic" tapes. Do not stick this thin woven cloth tape on any damaged skin area, even if the skin looks healthy, do not wear the tape for a long time. If you find any irritation, please stop using it. Another factor to keep in mind is temperature. When the zinc oxide tape becomes cold, the adhesive becomes slightly harder, thereby reducing the tack. Therefore, try to use it when your skin is at normal body temperature and the rigid tape is at normal room temperature. If necessary, place the rigid tape near a warm radiator for a period of time before use. If you must use cold tape, try to rub the tape firmly with a flat palm immediately after use. Friction generates some heat to activate the adhesive. Just don't rub it hard, it will fall off!
Where can I buy zinc oxide tape?
We sell a full range of zinc oxide tapes. Click here to buy online, or call us and order by phone.
Tags: Zinc oxide tape, sports strapping tape, thin woven cloth tape, rigid tape
