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Improve Patient Outcomes with Completely Soluble Adhesive Strips

What are soluble adhesive strips and how do they work?

Soluble adhesive strips and other soluble adhesive products are a specific category of medical adhesives that dissolve when they come into contact with water, steam, or specific temperatures. They are designed to temporarily fix surgical textiles, instruments, or dressings in place while they are being prepared, sterilized, or used for a brief period of time. After that, they completely dissolve during routine patient washing or sterilization cycles, like showers, eliminating the need for manual removal. Though the adhesive layer is robust and dependable when in use, it is designed to decompose completely and leave no trace behind. For applications needing stable but adaptable adhesion in sterile settings, soluble strips offer a more versatile and hygienic option. They combine effectiveness, sustainability, and patient safety with adhesive performance and are perfect for use in operating rooms, sterilization trays, and instrument prep. Thanks to SMG soluble adhesive strips, achieve better workflows and less medical waste—all without compromising functionality in active use.

Somed

Tailor made for single use non-woven drapes


Medical adhesive products are invisible essentials in the healthcare industry. It makes life of hospital staff and patients a lot easier and comfortable. It is our mission to facilitate these products with the highest quality and efficiency in each possible shape and size.

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Eurotape

Designed for reusable technical textiles


Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are key steps forward to greener healthcare. The wash soluble properties of our medical tape and self-adhesive accessories are essential to enable the multiple use reusable technical drapes (up to 70 wash cycles).

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Do soluble surgical strips dissolve completely?

Yes—soluble surgical strips are formulated to fully dissolve under controlled conditions, such as a standard hospital washing cycle or exposure to steam sterilization. Unlike traditional surgical strips, which must be peeled or cut away by hand, these advanced materials disappear without a trace at a predetermined phase or point in time of the medical process. The chemical composition of the adhesive and backing material is precisely tuned to maintain strength during use, yet completely dissolves when it comes into contact with water, steam, and temperature. This makes it a great fit for use with reusable surgical gowns and drapes, where leaving adhesive residue can be harmful.

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Pre-cut and easy-peel surgical strips for efficient application

In rapidly changing or high-stress environments where prep time may be limited, pre-cut surgical strips save a significant amount of time. Conveniently sized for immediate application, SMG surgical strips and tapes don't require any cutting, trimming, or preparation. Every strip has an easy-peel backing for effortless handling, which is perfect for sterile settings where precision and speed are critical. Since soluble pre-cut strips guarantee consistent fixation every time, there is less room for error. They work as needed and remain firmly attached to dressings, devices, drapes, or instruments until they dissolve on their own. Individually-packaged and pre-cut surgical strips thus guarantee uniform placement and expedite prepping time, whether sterilizing trays or arranging a surgical suite. They are an environmentally-friendly solution that makes post-procedure cleanup easier than ever due to their water-soluble nature. As a result, medical personnel can work more efficiently and hygienically without sacrificing effectiveness.

Benefits of soluble adhesive medical strips

  • Zero residue – Fully dissolves with no cleanup required
  • Biocompatible – Safe for short-term contact with skin and medical materials
  • Time-saving – No removal process needed after use
  • Eco-friendly – Reduces solid waste and supports reusable textiles
  • Sterile-ready – Ideal for trays, surgical packs, and instrument wrapping
  • Fast application – Pre-cut and easy to handle
  • Moisture-sensitive dissolution – Activated by water or steam sterilization
  • Cost-effective – Streamlines operations and reduces material handling

SMG soluble surgical strips and medical tape—no trace left behind

Soluble surgical strips and medical tape from Soest Medical Group are designed to provide trusted short-term adhesion followed by natural post-use dissolution. The compounds in our soluble adhesives are made to dissolve completely and safely in steam or water (during normal hospital wash cycles) without endangering patients, medical equipment, or instruments. When in use, each strip provides excellent adhesion strength, which is not compromised by its soluble nature; after that, it goes away with no trace. From drape securement or tray assembly to medical strips used in OR prep, SMG's soluble surgical strips and tapes make your workflow more efficient and reliable, not to mention environmentally responsible, and less cleanup for staff! Our team can provide solutions that are specifically designed to meet your needs. Whether you're looking for pre-cut and pre-package surgical strips cut to standardized lengths or custom sizes, choose SMG's soluble tape products to improve your clinical workflows.

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