Bandages
Self-adhesive bandages stick to themselves and not to the skin, support bandages provide relief for sprains, and compression bandages sit tighter and are longer.
Elastic bandages from Vitri in widths from 2.5 cm to 15 cm: self-adhesive Självfix and net-reinforced Solifix, elastic support bandages and seven-metre compression bandages. Single packs and cartons of ten or twelve.
Frequently asked questions about bandages
What is the difference between a self-adhesive bandage and an ordinary elastic bandage?
A self-adhesive bandage has a surface that grips itself but not skin or hair, so it needs neither tape nor clips and stays in place even when it gets wet. An ordinary elastic support bandage has to be fastened at the end, but can be reapplied several times and is softer against the skin.
Which width should I choose?
The width should roughly match the circumference of the body part. 2.5–5 cm for fingers and wrist, 6–8 cm for forearm and ankle, 10–12 cm for lower leg and thigh, 15 cm for the torso. A bandage that is too narrow cuts in, and one that is too wide creases and slips.
What are compression bandages used for?
They are longer and firmer than support bandages and are used where even pressure needs to hold over time, for example for swelling after a sprain or to hold a larger dressing in place. Seven metres is enough for several turns even around a thigh.
Can the bandages be reused?
Elastic support bandages and compression bandages can be washed and reapplied several times, although they lose their elasticity over time. Self-adhesive bandages, on the other hand, are intended for single use — the adhesion deteriorates once the bandage has stuck to itself and been unrolled.