What is dressing retention tape?

Dressing retention tape, also called fixation tape, is a soft, breathable, conformable tape applied over a dressing or pad to hold it securely in place. It is used instead of a bandage and is ideal for awkward areas, larger wounds and sensitive skin.

How is retention tape different from microporous tape?

Microporous tape is a narrow paper-based tape for securing small dressings and edges, while dressing retention tape is wider and more conformable, designed to cover and hold larger dressings across the body. Many first aiders keep both to hand.

Is dressing retention tape waterproof?

Standard retention tape is breathable and water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. For wet environments or hand and finger injuries, a waterproof strapping such as HypaPlast Pink Waterproof Strapping provides a more water-resistant hold.

What sizes of dressing retention tape are available?

Our HypaCover Dressing Retention Tape is available in a choice of sizes to suit small dressings through to large wound coverage. Select your preferred size on the product page.

Dressing Retention Tape | Hypafix-Style Fixation Tape

Dressing Retention Tape

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Dressing retention tape to hold dressings and pads firmly and comfortably in place. Also known as fixation tape, dressing retention tape is a soft, conformable, breathable tape applied over a dressing to secure it without needing a bandage - ideal for awkward areas, larger wounds and sensitive skin.

At Jax First Aid we stock skin-friendly retention tape and waterproof strapping designed to flex with the body and stay put during movement, while still removing cleanly. The range includes HypaCover Dressing Retention Tape in a choice of sizes for everything from small dressings to large wound coverage, plus HypaPlast Pink Waterproof Strapping for hand and finger injuries where a conforming, water-resistant hold is needed.

Suitable for workplaces, clinics, sports settings and home first aid kits, all tapes ship fast across the UK, with bulk discounts, purchase orders and instant credit available for businesses, schools and organisations.