# Medical Tape for Skin Applications **URL:** \ **Category:** Tapes, Adhesives and Materials\ **Tags:** tape, faqs, 3m\ **Created:** [September 28, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/medical-tape-for-skin-applications/25644 "2022-09-28T21:34:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ryan\_2724](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/ryan_2724/32/1716_2.png) [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/medical-tape-for-skin-applications/25644/1 "2022-09-28T21:34:04Z")
You have a great design. Now you must attach it to human skin. While that may seem like a straightforward process, it’s often not. Factors such as ergonomic requirements, target patient population characteristics, and skin allergens are just a few of the considerations designers need to take into account when selecting the right adhesive material. It’s an important decision, as a wrong choice could result in re-engineering delays. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/c/7/c7797aa97df96e20a737c4dd5466351121fad06d.png) We carry several 3M Medical Tapes. 3M just launched 4576 which we don’t currently have access to it yet, but it will be available soon or through a special order request. The 4576 is designed to stick-to–the-skin for up to 21 days. The blog [Learn about 3M Medical Tapes (click here)](https://www.digikey.com/en/blog/3m-medical-tapes) is informative and provides you products and their estimated wearable time frames. #### Other Mentionable Products [1772 Medical Foam Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/1772-medical-foam-tape) [9836 Polyurethane Medical Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/medical-tape-9836) [4076 Extended-Wear Medical Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/4076-medical-tape) [1524 Medical Transfer Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/1524-medical-transfer-tape) [1577 Adhesive Polyester Medical Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/medical-tape-1577?_ga=2.21382523.1126233253.1664213169-1391935904.1656426497) [1776 Spunlaced Nonwoven Fabric Medical Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/medical-tape-1776) [Polyethylene 80# Liner 1522 Medical Tape](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/polyethylene-80-liner-1522-medical-tape) [4077 Extended-Wear Medical Tape with Elastic Blend](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/4077-medical-tape) [1530 and 1530L Single-Sided Microporous Rayon Fabric](https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/3/3m-tc/1530-and-1530l-single-sided-microporous-rayon-fabric?_ga=2.21382523.1126233253.1664213169-1391935904.1656426497) [Link to all Medical Tape Selection](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/tape/908?s=N4IgTCBcDaILYFMAmBLAxgQwDYgLoF8g) #### Additional Blogs [Learn About 3M™ Medical Tapes](https://www.digikey.com/en/blog/3m-medical-tapes?_ga=2.256289227.1126233253.1664213169-1391935904.1656426497) [Keep Biomedical Sensors Firmly in Place and Reduce Errors with Medical Securement Tapes](https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/keep-biomedical-sensors-firmly-in-place-and-reduce-errors-with-medical-securement-tapes?_ga=2.256289227.1126233253.1664213169-1391935904.1656426497) [Wearables Step Up for Heart Health](https://www.digikey.com/en/blog/wearables-step-up-for-heart-health)