Molnlycke Mefix Dressing Fixation Fabric Tape — Skin-Friendly, 5 Sizes

Secure hold. Breathable fabric. Nearly painless removal. Molnlycke Mefix is a self-adhesive, nonwoven polyester fabric tape coated with a solvent-free polyacrylate adhesive — designed to secure dressings, gauze, catheters, cannulas, tubes, and drainage devices reliably without damaging the skin. The porous nonwoven structure lets air and water vapor pass freely to keep the skin healthy under the tape, while the non-absorbent fabric provides a barrier against fluid and blood strike-through. Mefix stretches and conforms to body contours — including difficult flexing areas like the neck, knee, and elbow — and allows full unrestricted movement during wear. Pre-measured release paper and a perforated split backing make precise application easy without scissors.

✔ Skin-Friendly Polyacrylate Adhesive — Solvent-Free    ✔ Breathable Nonwoven Fabric — Air & Vapor Permeable    ✔ Stretches & Conforms to Body Contours    ✔ Pre-Measured Release Paper — Tear from Roll, No Scissors Needed

Available Sizes & SKUs

Product Details

Features & Benefits

• Skin-Friendly Polyacrylate Adhesive — Water-based, solvent-free formula provides secure fixation while remaining gentle enough for sensitive and fragile skin — minimizes irritation risk during extended wear
• Breathable Nonwoven Fabric — Porous polyester construction allows continuous air and water vapor exchange, keeping the skin healthy under the tape and reducing maceration risk
• Non-Absorbent Fluid Barrier — Fabric resists blood and exudate strike-through, maintaining a clean outer surface and protecting the dressing from external contamination
• Stretchable & Conformable — Elastic fabric stretches to follow body contours and flexing areas — ideal for the neck, elbow, knee, and other difficult-to-tape locations — and stays in place during full range of motion
• Atraumatic Removal — Polyacrylate adhesive releases from skin cleanly and nearly painlessly, reducing discomfort during dressing changes — particularly important for fragile or elderly skin
• Pre-Measured Release Paper — Protection paper is marked in 4" (10 cm) intervals with a perforated split backing — allows precise cutting and single-handed application without additional measuring tools
• Tear from Roll — Can be torn directly from the roll without scissors for fast, one-handed application in clinical or home settings
• Cut to Any Shape — Easily trimmed to any size or shape to fit any wound or device securement need
• 5 Sizes — From 1" narrow rolls for tubes and cannulas to 8" wide rolls for large wound dressings and post-surgical coverage
• Latex-Free — Safe for latex-sensitive patients and clinical latex-free protocols

Indicated Uses

• Fixation of wound dressings and gauze
• Securing catheters, cannulas, and IV lines
• Fixation of drainage tubes and drainage devices
• Post-surgical dressing retention
• Securing dressings on high-flex areas — neck, elbow, knee, ankle
• Swab and pad fixation in clinical and home wound care settings

Choosing the Right Size

• 1" (310299) — Narrow fixation for tubes, cannulas, IV lines, and catheters — or trimming to precise widths for small wound edges
• 2" (310599) — Most versatile width for standard dressing fixation on small to medium wounds — the most commonly ordered size
• 4" (311099) — Ideal for medium to large wounds, abdominal dressings, and broader surface coverage
• 6" (311599) — Wide coverage for large wounds, post-surgical sites, and securing bulky dressings
• 8" (312000) — Maximum width for large post-surgical wounds, trunk wounds, and situations requiring broad, secure coverage with a single piece of tape

Not sure which size fits your wound? Call 1-866-218-0902 — Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm EST

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Mefix different from standard medical tape?
Most standard medical tapes use solvent-based adhesives that can irritate skin over time. Mefix uses a water-based, solvent-free polyacrylate adhesive specifically formulated to be gentle on skin while maintaining secure fixation — and its porous nonwoven construction allows the skin to breathe continuously during wear, which reduces maceration and skin breakdown under the tape.

Can Mefix be used on sensitive or fragile skin?
Yes — Mefix's skin-friendly polyacrylate adhesive and atraumatic removal properties make it well-suited for sensitive skin, elderly patients, and patients prone to skin tears. It releases cleanly without the aggressive pull of standard cloth or plastic tapes.

Is Mefix sterile?
No — Mefix is a non-sterile fixation tape. It is used to secure sterile primary dressings over a wound, not as a wound contact layer itself.

Can it be used in wet or high-moisture environments?
Mefix's non-absorbent fabric provides a fluid barrier, but it is not a waterproof tape. For patients who shower or have high-moisture wound environments, dressing changes should follow normal clinical protocols.

Does the release paper help with application?
Yes — the release paper is pre-measured in 4" (10 cm) intervals and has a perforated split backing, which allows you to peel back exactly as much as needed during application for controlled, precise placement without contaminating the adhesive surface.

Can Mefix be torn without scissors?
Yes — the fabric is designed to tear cleanly from the roll by hand, making it practical for quick single-handed application in both clinical and home settings.

Why Buy From Medical Department Store?

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Questions about Mefix or any of our wound care tapes? Call 1-866-218-0902 — Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm EST