Cohesive bandage, also called self-adhesive bandage, adhere to themselves but do not stick to other materials or surfaces. This self-adherence is part of the reasons why they are highly favoured, especially in the sports industry. To find out more about these functions, keep reading.
A cohesive bandage does not contain any external adhesive substances; what holds it together is already present in the material itself. This is why it is easy to use the bandage multiple times. It will stick just as well each time because the adhesive is self-contained.
Another advantage that the cohesion of this bandage offers is that you do not have to wax yourself. Anyone who has used sticky tape on unwaxed skin knows how hellish the experience can be. Moreover, waxing in itself is painful. Since a cohesive bandage does not stick to skin or hair, you can easily skip that process and have a painless removal.
Keep reading to find out more about our cohesive bandages!
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Hampton Adams Bandages are Very Comfortable
Hampton Adams Adhesive Bandage are different from our other products, like the athletic tape or k-tape, in that it does not in any way feel like skin. This is almost a standard for self-adhesive because the unusual texture is also responsible for its compression ability and stickiness. It also accounts for its versatility.
You may have imagined that the consistency of the material will be an excuse for discomfort. Despite this texture, our bandage is still not uncomfortable. Our Hampton Adams cohesive bandage is not itchy or scratchy. It does not release any sort of odour or leave behind any sticky residue and, as such, epitomizes comfortability.
Our 14-pack Hampton Adams self-adhesive bandage is latex-free. This translates to freedom from skin irritation. The presence of latex in a tape you are applying to your skin may be uncomfortable, especially if you have sensitive skin. In fact, latex is a common allergen that is found in skin tapes. So, if you are allergic to latex, our cohesive bandage is a good option for you.
Every other substance that our cohesive tape contains is hypoallergenic and medical-grade. If you have ever wondered why our products are favourites of physical therapists, this is why; it is the standard!
Elasticity is a core attribute of our cohesive bandage. Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap have to be stretchy, it is almost a criterion, and we took that to heart. Our tape is made of insanely stretchy material extending up to twice its unstretched length without losing firmness.
This stretch that it provides accounts for why you can use it for various purposes. Because of this elasticity, you can apply different levelling of compression as required.
Easy Application and Removal are Guaranteed
Because cohesive bandages do not stick to hair or skin, they are very easy to apply. This is why they are often used for patients post-surgery because they will go through less pain when the bandage is to be taken off. If you make a mistake while applying a self-adhesive bandage, you can easily rewrap and start painlessly over again. Our tape can be easily removed without pulling out your hair or tearing off your skin.
Our Bandages are Pet-Friendly
Cohesive bandages do not pull out hair; they also don’t tear off fur; this is why they can be used on pets. Just like humans, our pets get injured and have to see professionals. Our cohesive bandage will be the best thing to provide support for your dog and help it heal faster.
They Come in Various Colours
We make our cohesive bandages in various colours, from dull colours to bright ones. Our pack of fourteen contains twelve different colours of bandage rolls. This is appealing to children, and they may even stay put when they see the bright green tape.
There is a 60-day money-back guarantee on our bandages. If you are dissatisfied with our bandages, you may return them and get your money back. No hassle involved.
7 Ways to Use Cohesive Bandages
1. Cold Compression Wrap
Compression with an ice pack or a frozen bag of something is necessary for several injuries. Holding down an ice pack on a part of your or someone else’s body is neither fun nor very comfortable. This is where a cohesive bandage will come in; you can wrap it around the ice pack to create a cold compression wrap.
2. Post-Surgery Head Tape
As you will remember, a cohesive bandage does not stick to hair or skin, making it a perfect choice to stick on your head or anywhere near your hair, like your ear. Patients who have just come out of such surgery can comfortably wrap the tape around their heads or ears without the fear of having their hair pulled. Rugby players can also wrap it around their heads for safety and use it as a sweatband because of its absorbency.
3. Dressing Wrap
Instead of plopping a mound of cohesive tape directly on a bloodied wound, you can first put some dressings, like trauma pads, on the surface, then hold that in place with a roll of cohesive tape. The stretch and texture of the bandage will help apply enough pressure to contain and maybe even reduce the blood. It is also absorbent enough to hold the blood in.
4. Shin Pad and Socks Guard
Many football players prefer the familiarity and comfort of their ankle socks to their team socks. So, they came up with a solution. They would wear their ankle socks which do not show above their spikes. Then, they would cut off the leg part of their team socks and put it on top of the ankle socks.
Ingenious, right? But how would they hold both parts together?
That is where a cohesive bandage comes in. The cohesive bandage can serve as a buffer for the inevitable space that will be created between the two socks. They can also use it to hold their shin pads in place.
5. Finger Tape
This one will be really useful for goalkeepers. As you know, they use their hands and fingers a lot in catching or trying to catch whatever is thrown at them. To save their fingers from hyperextension, they can wrap a cohesive bandage around them to provide support and stability. This will reduce the chances of hyperextension.
6. Wrist and Hand Wrap
People who engage in sports that involve a lot of hand impact, like boxing, may find cohesive bandages very useful. A self-adhesive bandage will provide the necessary support and protection for your hand.
Wrist injuries are very common in sports; you can easily bend or break them when you fall. Applying a cohesive bandage can come before the injury as a form of protection. You can add several layers for better firmness, and you may even wrap your thumb in for extra support. You can also apply the bandage after an injury to compress and speed up the healing process.
7. Ankle Wrap
Ankles may as well come after wrists on the “most easily injured” parts of the body. You can apply a cohesive bandage around the injured spot for minor ankle injuries but make sure it goes a bit above your ankle for stability.
Application
Using a Cohesive Bandage on an Arm or A Leg
- If the bandage does not come in rolls like the Hampton Adams 14-pack, you might have to roll it up first.
- Hold your limb in a neutral position and roll the bandage over the necessary spot.
- Start wrapping from the farthermost end of the arm or the leg, but make sure this starting point is still a little close to the injured spot.
- Make sure each wrap is lying over the edge of the one that came before it. This is to ensure firmness and stability.
- You don’t need to wrap the entire limb. In fact, it is not advisable.
- When you are done wrapping, hold the edge of the bandage with a clip or tape if necessary.
Using Cohesive Bandage on An Ankle
- Hold your ankle in a neutral position, like it would be if you were standing straight.
- Start from the farthest end again, somewhere after your toes. It is not advisable to wrap your toes because they can serve as tell-tale signs of over-constriction when you wrap your ankle too tightly.
- Move up from there while making sure to overlap each layer.
- When you get to the heel, wrap the space before it tightly, leave the heel itself, and wrap the place after it firmly.
- From here, wrap both upwards and downwards, alternating between both directions. This will increase firmness.
- Ultimately, the bandage should cover your foot, minus the heel, and end slightly above your ankles.
- Hold the ends with clips or tape if necessary.
Make sure that the bandage is not so tight that it restricts blood flow or numbs a part of your skin. If you notice this, it is best to loosen the bandage and reapply. If the condition stays the same, remove it and consult a professional.
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