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product_id: 23813174
title: "THERABAND Kinesiology Tape, Waterproof Physio Tape for Muscle & Joint Support, Standard Roll with XactStretch Application Indicators, 2 Inch x 16.4 Foot Roll, Black/Gray"
brand: "theraband"
price: "$29.33"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Theraband"
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# Waterproof & sweat-resistant adhesive XactStretch visual stretch indicators 98% cotton + 2% spandex breathable blend THERABAND Kinesiology Tape, Waterproof Physio Tape for Muscle & Joint Support, Standard Roll with XactStretch Application Indicators, 2 Inch x 16.4 Foot Roll, Black/Gray

**Brand:** theraband
**Price:** $29.33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Tape Like a Pro, Move Like a Champion

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** THERABAND Kinesiology Tape, Waterproof Physio Tape for Muscle & Joint Support, Standard Roll with XactStretch Application Indicators, 2 Inch x 16.4 Foot Roll, Black/Gray by theraband
- **How much does it cost?** $29.33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- theraband enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted theraband brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Freedom of Movement:** Flexible cotton-spandex blend supports muscles and joints without restricting your natural range of motion.
- • **Customizable Length & Style:** Cut your own 2” x 16.4’ roll in sleek black/gray—perfect for daily wear or elite athletic performance.
- • **Precision Stretch Every Time:** XactStretch indicators guide perfect 25% or 50% tape tension for expert-level application, no guesswork needed.
- • **Unmatched Adhesion That Lasts:** Clinically proven waterproof adhesive stays put for up to 5 days—even through showers and workouts.
- • **Trusted by Pros & Beginners Alike:** Backed by 300+ research studies and a 95-year legacy in sports medicine leadership.

## Overview

THERABAND Kinesiology Tape is a premium, waterproof physio tape designed for muscle and joint support. Featuring breakthrough XactStretch visual indicators, it ensures precise application tension every time. Made from a breathable 98% cotton and 2% spandex blend, it offers flexible support without limiting motion. Its best-in-class adhesive lasts up to 5 days, even through showers, making it ideal for athletes and active professionals seeking reliable, long-lasting relief and performance enhancement.

## Description

You’ve probably seen kinesiology tape, even if you didn’t know what it was. Often colored, strips of kinesiology tape are visible on swimmers, volleyball players, runners, basketball players, football players, soccer players, and others. Kinesiology tape is worn by athletes at all levels including the Olympics, the NFL, the NBA, the NCAA, and high school. In addition to its wide use in elite sports, kinesiology tape is also effective for everyday activities and can help people work, play, and reduce discomfort. Common application areas are neck, shoulder, lower back, knee, ankle, and foot. Research has proven kinesiology tape to be effective at supporting muscles and joints during activity. The most important difference between kinesiology tape and standard athletic tape is flexibility. Kinesiology tape provides support to body parts without immobilizing them or limiting their range of motion. New THERABAND Kinesiology Tape has two critical advantages over other kinesiology tapes. Because the application of kinesiology tape requires a measured amount of stretch, the exclusive THERABAND XactStretch visual elongations indicators are a breakthrough in ease of use and proper application. Every professional application indicates the prescribed amount of stretch but only THERABAND Kinesiology Tape provides an indicator of the stretch being applied. The 25% and 50% stretch indicators in THERABAND Kinesiology Tape allow you to easily apply the proper amount of tension to your tape application for the desired effect, whether that’s to reduce discomfort or support your muscles and joints. This allows experts and beginners to apply with confidence the first time, eliminating waste and hassle from improper application. It also features best in class adhesion from Cramer Products, a company with a 95 year legacy in sports medicine leadership and market leader in tape. Adhesive that sticks every time is critical for high performance athletes and others who play the sport of life. THERABAND Kinesiology Tape may be worn for up to five days.

Review: Best tape you can buy (but be careful!) - I bought this after my PT recommended it to me. I’d tried other tapes that were okay. I was not impressed with the stuff until I tried this tape. It’s very elastic and does pretty much anything you want it to do. I use it to help with chronic ankle sprains and I love it. But, I’ve ended up using it for other things too and I consider this a staple in my medicine cabinet now. I wore the wrong sandals once and ended up with insane blisters on the bottom of my feet. I still had to work, so I had to figure out how to protect the blisters while also being able to walk. Bandaids will roll up and move around and make the blister worse. So, I ended up coating the blister in Vaseline and then using a few short strips on the tape to completely cover the area. It worked like a charm! The Vaseline protected the blister from the adhesive, but the stretch of the tape kept it tightly protected. Healed so fast! The adhesive is insane though. It lasts for 2 days through a shower. Once it’s been on your skin for about 30 minutes, the heat from your body like fuses it in place. It does NOT move. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing socks and shoes. Doesn’t budge. That being said, be careful removing the tape!!! The first time I used this tape, I took it off the same way I took off other tapes, I just ripped it off. BAD IDEA WITH THIS TAPE!!! Do not just rip it off!!! I ended up with a GIANT blister covering about 3 square inches of skin because the adhesive is so strong that when I ripped the tape off, it separated the layers of skin. It was so painful. It was my own fault though, so I don’t blame the tape. Just be careful taking it off. Best way I’ve found is to take a shower and then when the tape is wet, start rolling is back. I basically roll it up adhesive side out and it comes of gently this way. My stupidity aside, I’d highly recommend this tape. It’s so worth the money.
Review: Best k-tape I've found - This is the best k-tape I've found - I've tried several brands and this is the best for adhesion and comfort. It makes a huge difference to my arthritic knee.

## Features

- THERABAND Kinesiology Tape features best-in-class adhesive and unique, breakthrough XactStretch Indicators that give users a visual application guide to ensure the right stretch is applied every time
- XactStretch Indicators eliminate misapplication so beginners and experts can do it right every time. Watching the printed shapes provides confirmation of the most common tape stretch amounts specified in professional instructions: 25% and 50%
- Non-irritating, allergy-tested, non-latex tape made of 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex blend; tape is clinically tested to provide relief for up to 5 days without limiting range of motion - adhesive is research proven to last long
- Use THERABAND Kinesiology Tape with confidence because THERABAND completed a thorough and exhaustive analysis of nearly 300 kinesiology tape research studies, which are made available for you to review along with taping techniques from clinical experts
- The cut-your-own standard continuous roll offers a 2” X 16.4” roll in 7 color combinations, all of which feature XactStretch Visual Indicators

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00T6I2QWM |
| Adhesive Location | Single Sided |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,558 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #26 in Kinesiology Recovery Tapes |
| Brand | THERABAND |
| Brand Name | THERABAND |
| Clean Removal Time | 5 Days |
| Color | Black/Gray |
| Compatible Material | Skin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,190 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00087453127430 |
| Included Components | 1 roll tape |
| Item Resistance | Water Resistant |
| Item Weight | 90 Grams |
| Manufacturer | THERABAND |
| Material | Cotton |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Model | 12743 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | XactStretch Indicators |
| Part Number | 12743 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Body, Indoor |
| Size Name | 2" x 16.4 |
| Special Feature | XactStretch Indicators |
| UPC | 087453127430 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best tape you can buy (but be careful!)
*by M***O on September 11, 2021*

I bought this after my PT recommended it to me. I’d tried other tapes that were okay. I was not impressed with the stuff until I tried this tape. It’s very elastic and does pretty much anything you want it to do. I use it to help with chronic ankle sprains and I love it. But, I’ve ended up using it for other things too and I consider this a staple in my medicine cabinet now. I wore the wrong sandals once and ended up with insane blisters on the bottom of my feet. I still had to work, so I had to figure out how to protect the blisters while also being able to walk. Bandaids will roll up and move around and make the blister worse. So, I ended up coating the blister in Vaseline and then using a few short strips on the tape to completely cover the area. It worked like a charm! The Vaseline protected the blister from the adhesive, but the stretch of the tape kept it tightly protected. Healed so fast! The adhesive is insane though. It lasts for 2 days through a shower. Once it’s been on your skin for about 30 minutes, the heat from your body like fuses it in place. It does NOT move. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing socks and shoes. Doesn’t budge. That being said, be careful removing the tape!!! The first time I used this tape, I took it off the same way I took off other tapes, I just ripped it off. BAD IDEA WITH THIS TAPE!!! Do not just rip it off!!! I ended up with a GIANT blister covering about 3 square inches of skin because the adhesive is so strong that when I ripped the tape off, it separated the layers of skin. It was so painful. It was my own fault though, so I don’t blame the tape. Just be careful taking it off. Best way I’ve found is to take a shower and then when the tape is wet, start rolling is back. I basically roll it up adhesive side out and it comes of gently this way. My stupidity aside, I’d highly recommend this tape. It’s so worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best k-tape I've found
*by M***X on May 22, 2026*

This is the best k-tape I've found - I've tried several brands and this is the best for adhesion and comfort. It makes a huge difference to my arthritic knee.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely durable
*by K***Y on May 20, 2026*

This stuff is a true lifesaver! I was introduced to it by my hand therapist and have ended up using it for multiple different reasons. The adhesive is strong and will last for several days. The nude color really blends in and is not noticeable. I take multiple showers a day and it is still on there extremely well when I go to remove it after four days.

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