ADHESIVE FASCIAL BANDAGE

Abstract

Adhesive fascial tape having a composite material of natural fibers, such as cotton, artificial fibers, such as nylon, polyester and elastomer or a combination thereof forming plied or cabled filament yarns forming an openwork structure with a plain, twill or satin weave of at least 3 and up to 10 is provided, which may be broken or crossed both in weft and in warp, and where the weft yarns of the structure have a density of 1-35 picks/cm and the warp threads 1-40 ends/cm. Attached to the said tape is a lower layer of synthetic acrylic resin adhesive having spaces or lines without adhesive, creating a symmetric repetitive sinuous pattern with an angle of 45 with respect to the weft.

Claims

1. Adhesive fascial tape, comprising a flat fabric with weft and warp, forming an openwork structure with a plain, twill or satin weave, broken or crossed both in weft and in warp, where the yarn forming the fabric are filament yarns clustered in plies, cabled or as cores comprising natural and/or synthetic fibers, with a lower layer of adhesive.

2. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the yarns of the flat fabric with weft and warp form an openwork structure with a plain, twill or satin weave of at least 3 and up to 10.

3. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the weft yarns of the structure of the tape have a density of 1 up to 35 picks/cm.

4. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the warp yarns of the structure of the tape have a density of 1 up to 40 yarns/cm.

5. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the filament yarns are selected from the group consisting of smooth or textured monofilament yarns, multifilament yarns and/or combinations thereof.

6. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the fabric contains a square of ripstop lightweight fabric.

7. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, further comprising a grammage of between 100 g/m2 and 300 g/m2.

8. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the natural and/or synthetic fibers forming the fabric are selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, polyester, polypropylene and elastane, and combinations thereof.

9. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, further comprising magnetized metal fibers.

10. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, further comprising magnetized fibers.

11. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, wherein the lower layer comprises spaces or lines without adhesive, said spaces or lines creating a symmetric repetitive sinuous pattern with an angle of 45 with respect to the weft.

12. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, further comprising an upper layer containing a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane or a thin layer of silicone oil which helps to waterproof the tape.

13. Adhesive fascial tape according to claim 1, further comprising a protective layer that can be removed before use to protect its characteristics and properties.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] To help understand the invention, an embodiment of the invention will be described below by way of non-limiting illustration in reference to a series of Figures.

[0037] FIGS. 1 and 2 are front and profile views, respectively, of a structure of a fabric (1) of weft yarns (2) and warp yarns (3) with an openwork structure with a twill or satin weave of 10.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a side view of the tape, with the fabric (1) and the adhesive layer (4) being distinguished.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a view of the cross section taken along line A-A of FIG. 3.

[0040] FIG. 5 is the pattern of the shape of the adhesive layer (4), where the areas without adhesive (5) and the areas with adhesive (6) are distinguished.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] The object of the present invention is an adhesive fascial tape with a suitable structure and suitable materials which will provide greater connection and stabilization of forces between fibers during application, improving and facilitating handleability when placing it.

[0042] Thus, as can be seen in said FIGS. 1-3, the fabric (1) of the tape is made up of filament yarns the composition of which is consists of cotton and/or nylon and polyester fibers which are twisted into plied yarns or cabled yarns, said fabric being formed by a structure of weft yarns (2) and warp yarns (3).

[0043] It should be pointed out that the weft yarns (2) of the fabric of the tape have a density of 1 yarn/cm up to 35 yarns/cm and the warp yarns (3) of 1 pick/cm up to 40 picks/cm.

[0044] The distribution of the materials in twisted yarns facilitates the control of the elongation of the structure of a plain, twill or satin weave of 3 and up to 10 by clarifying the correct tension of the tape required for the elongation of the skin of each body segment without being detrimental to it. Said weave can be broken or crossed, in which each yarn takes two consecutive picks and leaves the next two picks free, having the same effects on both faces.

[0045] As the tape a mixed composition of natural and synthetic fibers, preferably cotton, nylon and polyester fibers, friction drops so the tape is suitable for being applied in regions of the body with less elongation of the skin, such as the lumbar region.

[0046] The tape is preferably elastic without requiring elastomer since the fibers thereof are made up of artificial elastic and cotton fibers. If greater elasticity is desired, plied or cabled yarns including elastomer can be created.

[0047] With respect to the yarns forming the tape, they are twisted together forming plied yarns, preferably having 2, 3 and 4 plies, where the yarns are twisted together to created cabled yarn, preferably having 4, 6 or 9 cables. Furthermore, yarns with a core located in the direction in which more elongation is to be created are used.

[0048] The yarns are filament yarns, selected from smooth and textured monofilament yarns, multifilament yarns, or combinations thereof. If more strength, uniformity and not having flexibility are desired, monofilament yarns will be used. If the most essential requirement is strength, smooth multifilament yarn is used. If it is necessary to provide the fiber with more coverage and extendibility, a textured filament yarn is used.

[0049] It should be pointed out that the tape has the following mechanical properties: tenacity between 0.05 kg/mm and 0.99 kg/mm, maximum force between 5 kg and 28 kg and total work between 0.05 kg/mm and 0.99 kg/mm. It further comprises a grammage of between 100 g/m.sup.2 and 300 g/m.sup.2.

[0050] Said grammage is optimal and necessary so that the energy absorbed by the material with the subsequent deformations it acquires during elongation before tearing (tenacity) and the maximum strength thereof are appropriate. The total work produced controls and normalizes elongation thereof, which allows the tape to remain intact and functional in any situation, even if it is in an advanced stage of elastic elongation.

[0051] Finally, it must be pointed out that the lower layer (4) of adhesive is preferably a thin layer of acrylic synthetic filament yarn, preferably without latex, with a high adhesive power on the skin and on the material of the yarns.

[0052] An infinitely repeating pattern forming the spaces or grooves without adhesive (5) incorporated for better evacuation of sweat or any liquid that may accumulate between the skin and the tape can be seen in FIG. 5. The rest of the surface is covered with adhesive (6). Said spaces allow preventing malformations of the tape on the skin after application that may pinch or hurt the skin of the user, since the winding shape of the spaces or lines without adhesive (5) have an angle of 45, preferably the direction of the weft, which further facilitates removal of the tape.

[0053] The tape is adhered on a paper with a previously established elongation. Said elongation keeps the fibers slightly tensed, protecting the mechanical properties and characteristics thereof. If the fibers are not adhered on the paper somewhat tensed, they may lose their correct functionality.

[0054] Having clearly described the invention, it must be stated that the particular embodiments described above are susceptible to modifications in detail provided that they do not alter the fundamental principle and essence of the invention.