RiteFix Dressing Retention Tape

When a dressing has to stay put on fragile or hard-to-tape areas — over a joint, across the abdomen, on skin that reacts badly to aggressive adhesives — the tape matters as much as the dressing itself. RiteFix dressing retention tape is a soft, non-woven, water-resistant tape built to hold wound dressings securely while staying gentle enough for repeated application and comfortable long-wear.

The non-woven backing conforms to body contours and moves with the patient, which reduces the tugging and lifting that leads to premature dressing failure. Its water-resistant surface helps the tape hold up through bathing, perspiration, and everyday moisture, while the hypoallergenic-style adhesive is formulated to secure dressings without the harsh pull-off that damages compromised skin. RiteFix tape is porous enough to let skin breathe, and it tears cleanly by hand — no scissors needed at the bedside.

The real advantage here is width selection. RiteFix comes in 1", 2", 3", 4", 6", and 8" rolls, each 11 yards long. Narrow 1" and 2" widths (68111, 68211) are ideal for securing IV lines, small gauze pads, or tube fixation, while the wider 4", 6", and 8" rolls (68411, 68611, 68811) act as an all-over retention layer that anchors large dressings across the trunk, back, or after surgical procedures — often replacing the need for cutting multiple narrow strips. Choosing a width that slightly overlaps the dressing edge on all sides gives the most reliable hold.

All rolls are white and non-sterile, making them a practical, cost-effective stocking choice for clinics, home care, long-term care, and wound-care carts where retention tape gets used daily. Buying the width that matches your most common dressing size cuts waste and speeds up changes.

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