Adhesive Bandages

A Variety of Bandages of Unique Shapes That Fit & Protect Better For Different Situations

Adhesive Bandages are small dressings used for injuries not serious enough to require a full-size bandage.

Function

The adhesive bandage protects the wound, e.g. from friction, damage, or dirt. Thus, the healing process of the body is less disturbed. Often they have antiseptic abilities. Some can even speed healing and minimize scarring.

Material

An adhesive bandage is usually covered by woven fabric, plastic, or latex rubber which has an adhesive. Adhesive tapes used for wound care often have an absorbent pad (often medicated with antiseptic). The bandage is applied such that the pad covers the wound (but does not stick to the wound), and the fabric or plastic sticks to the surrounding skin to hold the dressing in place and prevent dirt from entering the wound. Some newer bandages also contain woven strands of silver fiber, utilizing the natural antiseptic properties of silver to speed healing and minimize scarring.

Variations

Although there are many variations for adhesive bandages with the usual protecting function, there are also types specially made for certain occasions, e.g. sports medicine, food handlers and rehabilitation.

Specifically manufactured for use in the Food Processing & Food Service Industries

Food Handlers

Special bandages are also used by food handlers. These are waterproof, have strong adhesive so they are less likely to fall off, and are usually bright blue in color (so that it is obvious to the wearer if it has fallen off into some food). They are also detectable by special machines that are used in food manufacturing plants to ensure food is free from foreign objects before it is shipped to the public.

Butterfly closures, Knuckle Bandages, Fingertip, Adhesive Strips, Visi-Blue, Fabric, Plastic and Large patch.