Micropore Paper Tape

The thin, paper-like medical tape hospitals use. Holds a gauze square in place and peels off without pulling.

Last edited 2026-09-28 · written by PepPrep

2.5 cm (1 in) wide
Hypoallergenic
Tears by hand

What it’s for

A finger on a gauze square only works for a minute. A strip of tape holds it while you get on with putting things away.

What to check in the listing

3M Micropore is the one to copy: paper, not plastic, and it tears by hand. The 2.5 cm (1 in) width is right for holding a gauze square; wider rolls are for dressings. One roll lasts a year.

At a glance

TypePrep accessory

MaterialPaper

Used forComfort, Skin prepUsed for lists the situations this product is for; the decision tool and the Finder match on these.

PriceBudgetPrice tier is the rough position within its category, not a live price: budget is the cheapest sensible option, premium costs more for a reason the page explains.

TravelCarry-on friendlyTravel says whether it is practical to fly with: carry-on means it goes through security without fuss.

SterileNoSterile means individually sealed and sterile until opened; anything that touches the inside of a vial or your skin should be.

Pack1Pack is how many come in the listing this site links to; it is shown only where every store's listing gives the same count. Check it against the listing, since photos often show ten and ship one.

ReusableNo

Specifications above were recorded from the Amazon listing on 2026-09-03. Listings change hands: open the listing for its current description, price and availability.

For what to wipe, with what, and where the used sharps go afterwards, read Harm reduction and safety: the checklist.

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