Elastic Adhesive Bandages

An elastic adhesive bandage, usually called EAB, is a stretchy, sticky bandage used to overwrap rigid tape, hold dressings and give compression and support. Multifit EAB comes in five ranges: StretchBand (a nylon and cotton blend, ideal for overwrapping rigid tape), StretchPlus (heavy cotton with a red alignment line), StretchTape (100% cotton and a common thumb tape), StretchPro (made from German fabric) and LiteRip (hand tearable and commonly used as blood tape). Widths run from 25mm to 100mm. Used with Rigid Strapping Tapes

FAQ

  • What is EAB? EAB stands for elastic adhesive bandage, a stretchy bandage with an adhesive backing used to wrap, compress and support.
  • What is the difference between EAB and rigid tape? Rigid tape does not stretch and locks a joint in place; EAB stretches, so it is used to overwrap rigid tape, hold dressings and give compression.
  • What is blood tape? Hand-tearable EAB such as LiteRip is commonly used as blood tape to hold a dressing in place on the field.
  • How long are the rolls? StretchBand, StretchPlus and StretchTape rolls are 5.5m, StretchPro rolls are 4.5m and LiteRip rolls are 6.9m.