Why is Zinc Oxide Sports Tape So Popular?

Zinc oxide athletic tape treats sports injuries and prevents injuries, cuts, or scrapes caused by overuse during exercise. It is made of non-stretchable cotton material with a zinc oxide binder. Zinc tape is also used for minor cuts and scrapes to speed up recovery. Zinc oxide athletic tape can be worn for a long time. The adhesive is skin-friendly and can be easily torn apart by hand, making it more convenient to use. It is mainly used to treat soft tissue injuries. Elastic plaster tape is also very popular as another kind of kinesiology tape.

Ⅰ. Why is zinc oxide athletic tape so popular?

Athletes mainly use zinc oxide athletic tape to prevent injuries, protect wounds and help speed up healing time. For example, it is most commonly used in joints; like wrists, knees, and ankles. The use of zinc oxide tape can also support the muscle by stabilizing the injured ligament around the muscle. Zinc oxide athletic tape is effective because it has high adhesion and tensile strength, both of which mean that it is rigid and that if applied properly, it can support or fix any joints or muscles. Zinc oxide athletic tape restricts movement and forms a protective layer on injured joints during activity. It provides the same fixing function as the bracket but has an additional advantage: it is very light, not as bulky as the bracket. This is why most athletes and sports professionals like it.

Zinc oxide athletic tape is resistant to water, dirt, and humidity, suitable for long-term wear. Due to its unique design, zinc oxide athletic tape is durable, skin-friendly and ideal for strapping. Another widespread use of zinc oxide is to prevent foot pain and tie feet or hands during high friction activities and exercise. The zinc tape for feet will help prevent blisters and injuries. For this reason, the use of zinc oxide athletic tape is so popular. The video is easy to stick and tear without the help of scissors, making it an ideal choice for easy taping. Among various types of kinesiology tape, zinc oxide is the perfect complement to your emergency first aid kit because zinc oxide athletic tape is versatile and fits the body's contours well.

Ⅱ. How to use zinc oxide athletic tape?

1. Clean the skin. Before using zinc oxide athletic tape, shave, wash and dry your skin. 

2. Untie the zinc tape from the roll when applying it, and tear or cut each strip when finished. 

3. Don't stick the zinc tape too tightly because it may cut off the blood circulation in this area. 

4. Apply the zinc oxide athletic tape one by one: make a circle, tear it off and make another circle. 

5. Do not apply zinc tape on damaged skin, and do not wear zinc tape all the time. 

6. Fix the zinc tape correctly.

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