Athletic tape is one of the most commonly used aids in sports and rehabilitation. Whether it's to stabilize an ankle, relieve a knee, or support a wrist, athletic tape is an effective tool for creating security and control in movement.
At Return to Play, athletic tape is available in both 6-packs and 32-packs – suitable for individual athletes as well as entire teams and clinics.
What is athletic tape?
Athletic tape is a rigid, inelastic tape used to:
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Limit unwanted movement
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Stabilize joints
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Relieve ligaments
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Prevent injuries
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Provide support during return to training
Unlike kinesiology tape, athletic tape provides more mechanical stability – perfect for matches and high-load situations.
What can you tape with athletic tape?
Athletic tape is used daily in soccer, handball, hockey, basketball, and many other sports. Common areas to tape are:
🦶 Ankle
For sprains or instability. A classic in team sports.
🦵 Knee
For support with MCL issues or general instability.
✋ Wrist & thumb
Common in handball, hockey, and strength training.
💪 Shoulders & fingers
For extra stability in contact sports.
Athletic tape is particularly popular for:
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Match play
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Tournaments
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High-intensity training
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Return after injury
Why choose perforated athletic tape?
One of the major advantages of our athletic tape is that it is perforated.
This means you can easily:
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Tear the tape by hand
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Adjust the length quickly
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Avoid scissors in urgent situations
For coaches and medical teams, perforated athletic tape saves both time and frustration, especially on the sidelines during a match.
This makes it an obvious choice as coach tape in a team environment.
Athletic tape in 6-pack or 32-pack – what should you choose?
We offer athletic tape in two sizes:
✔ 6-pack
Perfect for:
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Individual athletes
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Smaller teams
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Supplementing a medical bag
✔ 32-pack
Optimal for:
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Teams and academies
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Physiotherapy clinics
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Tournaments
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High consumption during the season
Buying athletic tape in larger packages is both cost-effective and practical – especially during intense competition periods.
Athletic tape as part of a complete taping system
For best results, athletic tape is often used together with:
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Underwrap / prewrap for skin protection
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Kinesiology tape when freedom of movement is needed
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Ice packs for acute injuries
Together, this creates a professional and structured taping routine.
Why teams and coaches choose our athletic tape
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High quality and strong adhesion
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Perforated for quick application
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Available in 6-packs and 32-packs
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Suitable for both elite and amateur sports
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Fast delivery from Swedish warehouse
Athletic tape is a small product that makes a big difference – especially over an entire season.
Summary
Athletic tape is an indispensable tool in modern sports. With the right technique, you can stabilize joints, prevent injuries, and create security in performance.
Choose between a 6-pack for individuals or a 32-pack for teams – and benefit from the advantage of perforated tape that saves time in every situation.