{"product_id":"3m-tegaderm-film-roll-4in-11yd-10cm-10m","title":"Tegaderm 3M Film Roll 4\" x 11yd (10cm x 10m) - Transparent Adhesive Dressing for Wound Care \u0026 Tattoo Aftercare","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 3M Tegaderm Film Roll gives you clinical-grade transparent \u003cbr\u003eadhesive dressing in a 4-inch by 11-yard roll (10cm x 10m). You cut \u003cbr\u003ecustom lengths for whatever you need to cover. Home care nurses, \u003cbr\u003etattoo studios, and hospital wound care teams all use this roll \u003cbr\u003ebecause standard pre-cut Tegaderm sheets waste film on smaller \u003cbr\u003ewounds and don't stretch to cover larger areas. The roll solves \u003cbr\u003eboth problems at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Tegaderm the Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTegaderm is 3M's transparent film dressing line. It has been used \u003cbr\u003ein Canadian hospitals for decades. The film is polyurethane, \u003cbr\u003ebreathable, waterproof, and hypoallergenic. Oxygen and moisture \u003cbr\u003evapor pass through the film. But bacteria, viruses, and water \u003cbr\u003ecannot cross the barrier. This creates the moist healing environment \u003cbr\u003ethat wounds and healing skin need to recover properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparent design lets healthcare providers monitor the wound \u003cbr\u003ewithout removing the dressing. This reduces wound disturbance, \u003cbr\u003elowers infection risk from repeated dressing changes, and saves \u003cbr\u003esignificant time in busy home care and clinical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Uses in Wound Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome care nurses across Vancouver use Tegaderm Roll for surgical \u003cbr\u003eincision coverage during the first days after discharge, IV site \u003cbr\u003eprotection for patients receiving home infusion therapy, and \u003cbr\u003eprotection of minor abrasions and superficial wounds. The roll \u003cbr\u003eformat lets nurses cut exactly what each wound needs. Small wounds \u003cbr\u003eget small pieces. Larger areas get larger pieces. Nothing gets \u003cbr\u003ewasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalliative care teams use Tegaderm to protect fragile skin from \u003cbr\u003efriction injuries and adhesive stripping. Wound care specialists \u003cbr\u003euse it as a secondary dressing over primary wound care products. \u003cbr\u003eIt holds gauze and hydrocolloid dressings in place without creating \u003cbr\u003eadditional pressure points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTegaderm Roll for Tattoo Aftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVancouver tattoo studios use Tegaderm Roll extensively for aftercare \u003cbr\u003eon medium and large tattoos. This includes sleeves, back panels, \u003cbr\u003ethigh pieces, and any custom-shaped tattoo that pre-cut Tegaderm \u003cbr\u003esheets can't cover properly. The tattoo industry calls this product \u003cbr\u003e\"second skin,\" though the term applies to any transparent adhesive \u003cbr\u003efilm used for tattoo aftercare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fresh tattoos, tattoo artists cut a piece of Tegaderm from the \u003cbr\u003eroll approximately 2 inches larger than the tattoo on all sides. \u003cbr\u003eThey apply the film directly over the freshly cleaned tattoo. The \u003cbr\u003efilm stays in place for 3 to 5 days depending on the artist's \u003cbr\u003eaftercare protocol. Underneath the film, the tattoo heals in a \u003cbr\u003emoist environment. This preserves more ink pigment than traditional \u003cbr\u003eopen-air aftercare and reduces infection risk during the critical \u003cbr\u003efirst days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTattoo studios buying Tegaderm Roll in quantity save significantly \u003cbr\u003eover per-piece pricing on branded tattoo aftercare film. The \u003cbr\u003eclinical quality is identical. Tattoo-branded second skin products \u003cbr\u003eoften use the same underlying 3M polyurethane film with different \u003cbr\u003epackaging and higher pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYaletown Medical Supplies offers bulk pricing for Vancouver tattoo \u003cbr\u003estudios that use Tegaderm Roll regularly. Contact us to discuss \u003cbr\u003evolume discounts and standing orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Cut and Apply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any application, cut the film using clean scissors on the \u003cbr\u003eroll's paper backing rather than the film side. This prevents \u003cbr\u003esticky residue on your scissors. Cut a piece with 2 inches of \u003cbr\u003eoverlap on all sides of what you're covering. The overlap creates \u003cbr\u003ethe seal that keeps water and bacteria out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the skin thoroughly and let it dry completely before applying. \u003cbr\u003ePeel the paper backing away from the sticky side of the film. Center \u003cbr\u003ethe film over the wound or tattoo. Press it down starting from the \u003cbr\u003ecenter and working outward. This removes air bubbles that would \u003cbr\u003eotherwise weaken the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoval follows the standard Tegaderm protocol. Stretch the film \u003cbr\u003esideways along the skin (parallel to the surface) rather than \u003cbr\u003epulling straight up. This releases the adhesive gradually with \u003cbr\u003eminimal skin trauma. Warm water in the shower helps release stubborn \u003cbr\u003eedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Uses Tegaderm Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome care nurses managing patients with surgical wounds, IV sites, \u003cbr\u003eor minor skin injuries. Vancouver tattoo studios providing \u003cbr\u003eprofessional aftercare to clients. Physiotherapy clinics protecting \u003cbr\u003eskin over active treatment areas. First aid stations at sports \u003cbr\u003efacilities. Family caregivers trained in wound care management. \u003cbr\u003ePalliative care teams protecting fragile skin. And individuals \u003cbr\u003erecovering from surgery who need extended coverage for atypical \u003cbr\u003ewound shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the roll at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Do \u003cbr\u003enot refrigerate — condensation can compromise the adhesive quality. \u003cbr\u003eKeep the roll in its original packaging between uses. Once opened, \u003cbr\u003ethe roll maintains adhesive quality for the duration marked on the \u003cbr\u003epackaging when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper backing stays intact through normal handling. But \u003cbr\u003eexcessive humidity or moisture will compromise the roll's usable \u003cbr\u003elength. Store in Vancouver's typically dry indoor environments \u003cbr\u003ewithout special humidity control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a healthcare provider about which dressing is appropriate \u003cbr\u003efor your specific wound. Tegaderm is a secondary dressing for many \u003cbr\u003ewound types and works with primary wound care products. It should \u003cbr\u003enot be used on infected wounds without medical supervision. Signs \u003cbr\u003eof infection under the dressing include increasing redness, warmth, \u003cbr\u003eswelling, or fluid with a foul odor — remove the dressing and \u003cbr\u003econtact your healthcare provider if any of these develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tattoo aftercare, follow your tattoo artist's specific \u003cbr\u003einstructions about wear time and removal. Some people are sensitive \u003cbr\u003eto the acrylic adhesive in Tegaderm. If you notice spreading \u003cbr\u003eredness, itching, or hives around the film edges, remove the \u003cbr\u003edressing and switch to alternative aftercare methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Yaletown Medical Supplies. Visit our store at 1255 \u003cbr\u003ePacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC. We serve home care nurses, \u003cbr\u003etattoo studios, and individual customers throughout the Vancouver \u003cbr\u003earea. 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