By backing material, the market is divided into paper, fabric, plastic, and others. During the forecast period, it is expected that the paper segment will keep a commanding share. The low cost of paper tapes compared to other types of material tapes and improved patient compliance are factors cited for this segment's dominance globally. For instance, wounds repaired with sticky paper tapes produced less inflammation and lower rates of wound infection, offering stronger tensile strength as well as superior cosmetic results than wounds treated with sutures or staples. This research was reported in NCBI. In addition, medical paper tapes are affordable and useful for a variety of wound care procedures, including the closure of abdominal wounds.
Based on resin type, the market is divided into acrylic, silicone, rubber, and others. The majority of the global market for medical adhesive tapes is made up of products with acrylic as their foundation in 2021.
By application, the market is divided into surgery, wound dressing, splints, secure IV lines, ostomy seals, and others. The applications segment with the highest share was wound care. The demand for medical tapes is supported by the expanding uses of medical tapes in wound care, such as securing bandages and dressings, as well as the growing emphasis of medical tape manufacturers on producing tapes for various stages of a wound dressing. It is projected that this, along with the rising prevalence of acute and chronic wounds among the patient population, will promote the expansion of the wound care segment.