Primafix Plus Dressing Retention Tape

When a wound dressing needs to stay put without the skin trauma that comes from aggressive adhesives, Primafix Plus from Smith & Nephew is built for exactly that job. This soft, non-woven retention tape secures primary dressings across joints, curves, and hard-to-tape areas while conforming to body movement — the difference between a dressing that lasts and one that lifts at the edges by the next shift.

The tape's stretch and breathability matter more than most buyers expect. Because it flexes with the patient, Primafix Plus holds securely over elbows, knees, and the abdomen without pulling or bunching, and its air-permeable backing lets skin breathe to reduce maceration under long-wear dressings. It tears easily by hand, so clinicians can size a strip on the fly without scissors.

Sizing here is really about coverage and how often you're changing dressings. We stock this collection in four practical configurations:

• 2 inch x 10 yard (055328) — the everyday roll for routine dressing retention on smaller wounds and IV sites.
• 2 inch x 2 yard (055331) — a compact roll for occasional use or home-care kits.
• 4 inch x 10 yard (055329) — wider coverage for larger dressings and post-surgical sites.
• 6 inch x 2 yard (055333) — full-width protection for extensive wounds or abdominal dressings.

The wider widths let you cover a whole dressing in a single pass rather than layering strips, which speeds application and gives a cleaner, more secure edge. The 10-yard rolls suit facilities managing frequent changes, while the 2-yard rolls fit lower-volume settings and stocking carts where waste is a concern.

Primafix Plus works well for patients with fragile or sensitive skin who can't tolerate rigid cloth or heavy adhesive tapes, and it's equally at home in hospitals, wound clinics, and home care. Explore the full range of Smith & Nephew wound care and retention products across the Honest Medical catalog to match the right width to your dressing protocol.