KT Health Non-Woven Barrier Tape – Pre-Cut Strips

Overview

KT Health barrier tape is a box of pre-cut adhesive strips that go on the skin before activity, so a thin layer of tape, rather than the skin itself, takes the rubbing from shoes, straps, equipment or skin-on-skin contact. The strips are shaped for the spots most often taped, and each one is meant to be applied once.

KT Tape offers it in beige or black, in Regular and Wide cuts and as a Multipack, and lists 30 strips and a Quick Start Guide per box.

Key features

• Thin, flexible and breathable synthetic non-woven fabric that conforms to the skin
• Strong adhesive designed to stay on through training and competition
• Rounded edges that limit fraying and help adhesion
• Dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic; not made with natural rubber latex

Specifications

What’s in the box

• 30 pre-cut strips
• Quick Start Guide

Good for

• Runners, hikers and court-sport players whose shoes rub at the heel or toes
• Long training days, races and competitions
• A thin layer between the skin and shoes, straps or equipment

Things to consider

• Apply about an hour before activity on skin cleaned with rubbing alcohol and with excess hair trimmed, then rub the strip to set the adhesive
• Peel it off slowly from a corner while holding the skin down; dyed strips may transfer some color
• Per the label, do not use if you have poor circulation, fragile skin or diabetes, and do not apply over infected areas or existing blisters
• Stop use if the skin becomes irritated

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