Table 3.
Tape characteristics
| Hypoallergenic polyester-woven fabric tape (Atofine™) | Surgical tape 1 (Yu-ki ban®) | Surgical tape 2 (3M™ Micropore™) | Silicone tape (Mepitac®) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester woven | Nonwoven | Nonwoven | Knitted fabric and polyurethane film |
| Adhesive | Acrylic | Acrylic | Acrylic | Silicone |
| Adhesive strength to phenolic resin plate, N/25 mm | 2.6 | 2.54 | 3.96 | 1.24 |
| Moisture permeability, g/m2/24 h | 14520 | 1500 | 7710 | 200 |
| Removed keratinocyte area, % | <10 | 10-15 | 30-40 | <10 |
| 10% tensile strength in long axis, N/25 mm | 46.9 | 48.4 | 42 | 46.2 |
| 10% tensile strength in short axis, N/25 mm | 30.1 | Rupture | 15.1 | 19.9 |
| Shape | Flat and wave | Roll | Roll | Roll |
| Cost, dollars | 51 | 7 | 7 | 240 |
Cost; charge of postoperative taping (15 cm in length) during 4 months for the scars