What are your adhesive product guidelines?

For information on care instructions for our adhesive products, please see below.

Disclaimer:

24 hours before use always conduct a patch test, as this product may cause irritation to sensitive skin.

How to do a patch test

Apply a 1cm² piece of the adhesive tape to the skin for 30 mins. If any skin irritation occurs during this time remove the patch immediately. If any skin irritation occurs on the area within 24 hours of the patch test do not use the product.

Guidelines for wearing adhesive products post patch test

• Do not apply over broken, burnt or damaged skin.
• Before applying adhesive products or the patch test: clean skin, ensuring that you do not use any soaps with oils or moisturisers.
• Ensure the skin is fully dry before applying the adhesive product.
• Do not use any products on the skin near to the area where you will be applying the adhesive product.
• Do not wear adhesive products for more than 4 hours.
• Do not sunbathe whilst wearing the adhesive product.
• Be vigilant when wearing the adhesive product in warm conditions, the skin can overheat and on rare occasions moisture blisters under the adhesive can occur.
• If any discomfort or skin irritation occurs whilst wearing the adhesive product remove the product immediately.

Removal of adhesive product

Remove adhesive product at a low angle, parallel to the skin, slowly while supporting the skin at the skin-tape line.