3M Durapore Silk-Like Cloth Surgical Tape

When a dressing needs to stay put through movement, moisture, and repeated repositioning, 3M Durapore is the cloth tape clinicians reach for. This collection carries the full line of Durapore silk-like cloth medical tape in the sizes that matter most — from the compact 1 inch x 1-1/2 yard rolls (1538S-1) handy for taping tubing and small dressings, to 2 inch and 3 inch by 10 yard rolls (1538-2 and 1538-3) built for securing bulky dressings, splints, and heavy drainage tubing.

Durapore's strength is its aggressive, hypoallergenic adhesive on a woven silk-like backing. It grips securely to skin yet tears easily by hand in both directions, so you can size a strip without scissors during a fast dressing change. The cloth conforms to contours and holds firmly even when a patient perspires — one reason it's a staple for orthopedic, surgical, and general fixation work in hospitals, clinics, and home care.