Expert Guide to Using Athletic Underwrap & Pre-Wrap
Using the right prewrap athletic tape is vital for both injury prevention and skin health. While primarily designed as a base layer for athletic bandage tape, its versatility has made it a staple in every trainer’s kit.
Key Benefits of Underwrap:
- Skin Protection: Creates a buffer that prevents athletic tape from causing blisters, rashes, or "tape burn."
- Hair Management: Frequently used by soccer and volleyball players as a pre wrap headband. Because it is non-adhesive, it stays in place without pulling or damaging hair.
- Versatile Application: Beyond pretaping, it is excellent for securing cold packs, holding shin guards in place, or providing light compression.
Which Pre Wrap Brand is Best?
When it comes to prewrap for athletic tape, consistency matters. Mueller pre wrap is the industry standard for its thin, porous foam that doesn't add bulk under a shoe. Cramer offers exceptional durability for heavy-duty sports tape and prewrap applications. At DME-Direct, we offer cheap, wholesale pricing on bulk cases so your clinic or school is always stocked for the season.