Double Sided Medical Tape

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  • About double sided medical tape

    Double sided medical tape and medical transfer tapes offer reliable adhesion to skin, as well as to foams, non-wovens, films, plastics and metals. Our double sided materials offer permanent and temporary attachment of two substrates and are ideal for stick to skin and device assembly applications.

    For stick to skin applications, medical grade double sided adhesive tape offers hypoallergenic, breathable, conformable and repositionable options, with a gentle or aggressive adhesive for short and long term wear. For medical device assembly, double sided medical tape offers a range of adhesive strengths, thicknesses and backing materials to suit your individual bonding needs.

    Parafix offer an extensive range of double sided medical tapes from World leading manufacturers. Click on the products tab for more information.

    Double sided medical tape characteristics:

    • Rubber, acrylic and silicone adhesives
    • Clinically tested
    • Range of colours including clear
    • Range of thicknesses
    • Range of backing materials
    • Sterilise by EtO, gamma and steam
    • Fluid resistance
    • Gentle and clean removal

    Our applications include:

    • Multi-layer wound care dressings
    • Ostomy bag attachment to skin
    • Diagnostic devices
    • Surgical drape construction
    • Electrodes and sensors
    • Hair piece attachment
    • Fashion/body tape
    • Prosthetics
    • Attach artificial nails
    • Medical device assembly
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    Browse through our full range of double sided medical tapes below for more detailed information and product data sheets. If you would like to ask us a question about any of these products, simply click on “add to wish list” and the product details can be added to a contact form once you’re ready to get in touch. You can also send these details to yourself or a colleague. 


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    Any data provided relates to values typically generated when measuring these materials, and is offered as a guide to material selection. However it is not guaranteed and the user is responsible for evaluating the suitability of a product for the application it is intended for. Some test methods may vary, please refer to data sheet or call for assistance.

    Title Stock status Adhesive Breathable Carrier Colour Conformability D/S or S/S Fluid resist backing Hypoallergenic Manufacturer / SOS Max length (m) Max width (cm) MVTR (gms/m2 /24 hrs) Sterilisation method Thickness (mm)
    3Mâ„¢ 1510 3Mâ„¢ 1510 1 Synthetic rubber No PE Translucent High Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 329 69 No data EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Adhesives Research 90445 Adhesives Research 90445 3 Acrylic No data PET Clear No data Double sided No data No Adhesives Research No data No data No data No data 0.08
    3Mâ„¢ 7330 3Mâ„¢ 7330 3 None No Nylon White High Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 411.5 76 No data EtO & Gamma 0.25
    3Mâ„¢ 1513 3Mâ„¢ 1513 3 Acrylic No PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 640 122 No data EtO, Gamma & Steam 0.09
    Adhesives Research 92712 Adhesives Research 92712 3 Acrylic No data PET Clear No data Double sided No data No Adhesives Research No data No data No data No data 0.05
    3Mâ„¢ 2477P 3Mâ„¢ 2477P 3 Silicone / acrylic Yes TPE film Translucent High Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 183 60.3 400 EtO 0.18
    3Mâ„¢ 1522 3Mâ„¢ 1522 1 Acrylic No PE Transparent Medium Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 503 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.16
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1832 Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1832 2 Acrylic No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.1
    3Mâ„¢ 1527LX 3Mâ„¢ 1527LX 3 Acrylic Yes PE/EVA Transparent Medium Single sided No data Yes 3Mâ„¢ 320 122 120 EtO & Gamma 0.18
    3Mâ„¢ 1567 3Mâ„¢ 1567 3 Synthetic rubber No PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 640 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.13
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1834 Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1834 2 Synthetic rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.08
    3Mâ„¢ 1524A 3Mâ„¢ 1524A 3 Acrylic Yes None Transparent High Double sided No No 3Mâ„¢ 366 122 No data EtO, Gamma & Steam 0.06
    3Mâ„¢ 1577 3Mâ„¢ 1577 3 Synthetic rubber / acrylic No PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 640 122 No data EtO, Gamma & Steam 0.09
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1836 Vanciveâ„¢ MED 1836 2 Synthetic rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.08
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6371U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6371U 3 Synthetic rubber / acrylic No data PET Transparent No data Double sided Yes No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.12
    3Mâ„¢ 1587 3Mâ„¢ 1587 3 Synthetic rubber / acrylic No PET Transparent Medium Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 640 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.08
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2171H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2171H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None Transparent No data Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data 600 Gamma 0.3
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6372U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6372U 3 Synthetic rubber / acrylic No data PET Transparent No data Double sided Yes No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.12
    3Mâ„¢ 1597 3Mâ„¢ 1597 3 Synthetic rubber / acrylic No data PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 122 EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2190H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2190H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None Transparent No data Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data 550 Gamma 0.51
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 21010H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 21010H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None No data No data Double sided No No data Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 5860 Gamma 0.6
    3Mâ„¢ 9877 3Mâ„¢ 9877 3 Synthetic rubber No PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 640 122 No data EtO, Gamma & Steam 0.11
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2191H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2191H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None Transparent No data Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data 350 Gamma 1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6500SI Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6500SI 2 Silicone / acrylic No data PU Film Transparent Very high Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO 0.04
    3Mâ„¢ 9962 3Mâ„¢ 9962 3 None No PET Transparent Low Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 2377 124.5 No data No data 0.1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2198H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2198H 3 Hydrocolloid None Transparent Vanciveâ„¢ 0.41
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 21009H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 21009H 2 Hydrocolloid No data None No data Very high Double sided No No data Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 16850 Gamma 0.3
    3Mâ„¢ 9965 3Mâ„¢ 9965 3 Acrylic No PET White Low Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 320 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.09
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6361U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6361U 2 Acrylic No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.13
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6501SI Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6501SI 2 Silicone / acrylic No data PU Film Transparent Very high Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO 0.04
    3Mâ„¢ 1504XL 3Mâ„¢ 1504XL 3 Synthetic rubber No None Translucent Medium Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 549 15 No data EtO & Gamma 0.11
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6364R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6364R 2 Rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6503SI Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6503SI 2 Silicone / acrylic No data PU Film Transparent Very high Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO 0.04
    3Mâ„¢ 1522H 3Mâ„¢ 1522H 3 Acrylic No PE Translucent Medium Double sided Yes No 3Mâ„¢ 100 28 No data EtO & Gamma 0.33
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6366R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6366R 2 Rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6504SI Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6504SI 2 Silicone / acrylic No data PU Film Transparent Very high Double sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO 0.04
    3Mâ„¢ 1525L 3Mâ„¢ 1525L 3 Acrylic No PE Translucent High Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 457 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.11
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6369R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6369R 2 Rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2159H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2159H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None Transparent Very high Double sided No data No data Vanciveâ„¢ 152.4 50 Gamma 1.2
    3Mâ„¢ 1527ENP 3Mâ„¢ 1527ENP 3 Acrylic Yes Polyolefin Transparent Medium Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 320 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.19
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6370U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6370U 3 Rubber No data PET Transparent No data Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 0.12
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2196H Vanciveâ„¢ MED 2196H 3 Hydrocolloid No data None Transparent Very high Double sided No data No data Vanciveâ„¢ 152.4 50 Gamma 2.4
    Adhesives Research 7396 Adhesives Research 7396 3 Acrylic No data None Translucent No data Double sided No data No data Adhesives Research Gamma 0.12
    3Mâ„¢ 7336 3Mâ„¢ 7336 3 Synthetic rubber No Polyolefin White No data Double sided No data No 3Mâ„¢ 137 66 No data EtO 0.5
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6367R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 6367R 2 Rubber No data PET Transparent High Double sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 EtO & Gamma 0.1
    Adhesives Research 8026 Adhesives Research 8026 3 Silicone No data None No data No data Double sided No data No Adhesives Research No data No data No data No data 0.025
    3Mâ„¢ 7337 3Mâ„¢ 7337 3 Synthetic rubber No No data White No data Double sided No data No 3Mâ„¢ 137 71 No data EtO & Gamma 0.25
  • Tape in action

    Read through our case studies to find relevant, real-life examples of the powerful problem solving capabilities of a roll of double sided medical tape! Browse all case studies to learn more about custom die-cut components and our tape converting capabilities.


    Development & manufacture of biosensor components
    Attach and Protect Stick to Skin Wearable Microphone
  • Customising your double sided medical tape

    Utilising the latest converting technologies, we can customise your double sided medical tape to create non-standard roll widths and lengths, or convenient and easy to handle components. Customising your tape offers a number of benefits, including cost savings and enhanced product design. Whatever your needs, we have the experience and capabilities to provide a complete solution, from design and prototyping to full production and automated assembly.


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