{"product_id":"kendall-curasilk-hypoallergenic-cloth-tape","title":"Kendall Curasilk Hypoallergenic Cloth Tape","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003eKendall Curasilk Hypoallergenic Cloth Tape\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKendall Curasilk is a hypoallergenic cloth medical tape constructed from rayon acetate — a silk-like synthetic material chosen for its combination of high tensile strength, conformability, and reduced potential for skin irritation. It is designed for patients with sensitive skin who require secure, reliable dressing fixation without the allergic reactions that standard cloth or rubber-based adhesive tapes can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Cardinal Health under the trusted Kendall brand, Curasilk is a clinical standard for securing wound dressings, catheters, and IV tubing where strength and skin gentleness are both required. Pinked edges prevent unraveling, and the tape tears cleanly by hand both lengthwise and across for fast, efficient application. Available in four widths — ½”, 1”, 2”, and 3” — each on a 10-yard roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypoallergenic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayon acetate backing minimizes the risk of allergic skin reactions in sensitive patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh adhesion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonds securely to skin and dressing surfaces for reliable fixation of dressings, catheters, and tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh tensile strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayon acetate construction resists tearing under mechanical stress and body movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinked edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated border prevents unraveling during use and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-tearable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tears easily lengthwise and across without scissors — convenient for fast clinical application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConformable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible backing conforms to body contours and curved anatomical surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite cloth surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to write on for date, time, and medication labeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour widths available:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½”, 1”, 2”, and 3” to match dressing size and clinical application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypoallergenic silk-like cloth fixation tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixation product — secures dressings, catheters, and IV tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive skin, patients prone to tape reactions, general clinical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — not designed for wet environments; see Kendall Wet-Pruf for waterproof applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not indicated — rayon acetate construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outpatient, home care, long-term care, hospital, wound clinic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is This Product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurasilk is a cloth medical tape with a rayon acetate backing — a synthetic fiber that mimics the soft, smooth texture of silk while providing the strength required for clinical dressing fixation. The rayon acetate construction gives the tape its hypoallergenic profile by reducing exposure to the natural rubber and chemical irritants found in some standard cloth tape backings. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formulated to bond reliably to skin and dressing surfaces while remaining gentle enough for patients with sensitive or reactive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinked (serrated) edges are a key construction feature — they prevent the tape edge from fraying or unraveling during handling and application, which reduces waste and ensures a clean edge contact with the skin. The tape’s conformability makes it well suited for curved body surfaces including the neck, wrist, elbow, and ankle where rigid tapes tend to lift at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications \/ Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurasilk tape is indicated for securing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWound dressings of all types on patients with sensitive or reactive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCatheters and IV tubing to the skin surface in inpatient and home infusion settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-adherent and gauze dressings requiring external fixation tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulky secondary dressings over primary wound contact layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDressings on curved anatomical locations where conformability is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny clinical application requiring strong, hypoallergenic tape fixation without waterproof performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Curasilk is not waterproof. For wound sites requiring moisture-resistant or waterproof dressing fixation, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/medical-tapes\"\u003eKendall Wet-Pruf Waterproof Tape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurasilk tape functions through a pressure-sensitive adhesive that bonds on contact with the skin or dressing surface when pressed firmly into place. The rayon acetate backing provides the mechanical structure that holds the adhesive layer flat against the skin, distributes tension evenly across the tape width, and resists tearing under the shear forces generated by body movement and dressing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hypoallergenic performance comes from the rayon acetate material itself — it does not contain natural rubber latex or the chemical sensitizers commonly associated with allergic contact dermatitis from standard cloth tapes. The result is a tape that maintains strong clinical adhesion while significantly reducing the risk of skin reaction in sensitive patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse the wound\u003c\/strong\u003e with an appropriate wound cleanser or sterile saline and allow the periwound skin to dry completely — adhesives do not bond to damp skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply the primary dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e per clinical protocol, ensuring adequate overlap onto intact periwound skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTear Curasilk tape\u003c\/strong\u003e to the required length — the tape tears cleanly by hand both lengthwise and across\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply tape strips\u003c\/strong\u003e across the dressing edges onto the intact periwound skin, pressing firmly along the full length of the strip to ensure complete adhesive contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor catheter or IV tubing securement,\u003c\/strong\u003e loop the tape around the tubing and anchor it to the skin using a chevron or H-taping technique per your facility protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel the dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e with application date and time using pen or marker on the white cloth surface if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor the dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e at each clinical visit for lifting edges, periwound skin reactions, or saturation of the underlying dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDressing Change Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChange frequency is determined by the dressing product beneath the tape, wound exudate volume, and clinical assessment — not by the tape itself. Remove Curasilk tape by pulling it back slowly and parallel to the skin surface, pressing gently on the skin just ahead of the tape edge as you peel to minimize adhesive trauma. For patients with very fragile or thin skin where even hypoallergenic tape adhesive may cause irritation, a medical adhesive remover wipe softens the bond before removal. If periwound skin shows signs of irritation or breakdown at the tape margin, reassess tape selection — a silicone tape may be more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypoallergenic for sensitive skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayon acetate construction reduces the allergic reaction risk that limits standard cloth tape use in sensitive patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong and conformable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines the fixation strength of cloth tape with the flexibility needed for curved body surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Kendall brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardinal Health’s Kendall tape line is among the most widely used in US clinical settings — familiar to nurses, home health aides, and procurement teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-tearable in both directions and pinked edges prevent fraying — no scissors required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for dressing fixation, catheter securement, IV tubing, and general clinical taping needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-effective:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-yard rolls provide sufficient length for multiple applications per roll across home care and clinical settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Related Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a different tape type or a dressing to use with Curasilk? Browse our range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/medical-tapes\"\u003eAll Medical Tapes — waterproof, paper, foam \u0026amp; silicone options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/non-adherent-dressings\"\u003eNon-Adherent Dressings — always require external tape fixation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/pages\/gauze-dressings\"\u003eGauze Dressings — packing and secondary dressings requiring fixation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/foam-dressings\"\u003eFoam Dressings — non-adhesive foam requires tape or retention bandage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/collagen-and-silicone-dressings\"\u003eSilicone Dressings — for patients where even hypoallergenic tape causes skin damage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/transparent-dressings\"\u003eTransparent Film Dressings — alternative fixation for low-exudate wounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/collections\/wound-wash-cleanser\"\u003eWound Cleansers — prepare wound and periwound skin before taping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCall to Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport for both home care and healthcare facility ordering is available. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:18662180902\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-866-218-0902\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for product selection, bulk purchasing, and clinical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============================================================\nPRODUCT CLASSIFICATION:\nHypoallergenic Silk-Like Cloth Fixation Tape (Rayon Acetate)\n\nCRITICAL CLASSIFICATION CORRECTION:\nThis product IS NOT:\n- A silicone tape\n- A paper tape\n- A waterproof tape (do NOT place with Wet-Pruf)\n- A transparent film dressing\n- A wound contact layer or primary dressing\n- A compression bandage\n\nIt IS:\n- A hypoallergenic rayon acetate cloth fixation tape\n- A secondary\/fixation product only\n- Appropriate for sensitive skin — NOT for the most fragile\/paper-thin skin\n  (use silicone tape for that population)\n\nCATALOG \/ TAXONOMY INSIGHT:\n- SEO collection: \/collections\/medical-tapes\n- Position alongside Wet-Pruf but clearly differentiated:\n  Wet-Pruf = waterproof, aggressive, intact healthy skin\n  Curasilk = hypoallergenic, sensitive skin, not waterproof\n- Internal linking priority: non-adherent dressings, foam dressings, gauze — all require external fixation tape\n- Key differentiator to feature in product listing: NOT waterproof — direct waterproof seekers to Wet-Pruf\n- Procurement positioning: home care, LTC facilities, wound clinics with sensitive-skin patient populations\n============================================================ --\u003e","brand":"Covidien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234610332017,"sku":"curasilk","price":2.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/6122\/9681\/files\/201020174448medtronic-covidien-curasilk-hypoallergenic-cloth-tape-P.jpg?v=1778509317","url":"https:\/\/www.medicaldepartmentstore.com\/products\/kendall-curasilk-hypoallergenic-cloth-tape","provider":"Medical Department Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}