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SPORTTAPE has been designed to let you play harder, perform longer and recover quicker.

11/06/2026

James Rudge on finding the good in tough scenarios.

Keeping a positive attitude – even in times of struggle and uncertainty – is hard for anyone.
James' outlook on life is a great example of giving yourself the best chance of success. Finding solutions over problems.

It's less about boxing yourself in on what you *think* you can or can't do, and more about finding your own way to do it.

We love every chance we get to chat with James. His achievements in climbing and building a career with his infectious positive attitude just reinforces how important the right support is for athletes.

Big up James, until next time! 💛🖤

10/06/2026

Tape 101: Tear vs Non-Tear EAB

Sounds obvious, but let's chat through it anyway.

The glaring difference is tearable is hand tearable, while non-tear needs a good pair of scissors.

The next major difference is the Non-Tear is thicker, so the Tearable EAB is thinner.
That gives the Non-tear a 140% stretch, while Tear has a 180% stretch.

For light support, or as a bandage, we'd recommend using Tear EAB.
For more support (but less than Zinc Oxide Tape) use the Non-Tear EAB.

We're been at this for over 16 years, so SPORTTAPE is full of taping tips and tricks. Follow along for more from our Head of Medical, Ben Warburton.

08/06/2026

Meet James Rudge: GB Paraclimber, founder of Grit Collective, and an athlete helping make climbing more accessible for adaptive athletes.

James was born without the lower part of his left arm, so climbing has always involved finding adaptive solutions that work for his body. It’s one of the reasons he’s so drawn to the sport.

There’s no single way to get up a wall.

Climbing gives people space to set personal goals, work to their own benchmarks and challenge themselves without fitting into one fixed version of sport. It welcomes different bodies, different abilities and different ways of thinking.

Through Grit Collective, James helps create that space for other adaptive climbers. The regular paraclimbing socials in Bristol are built around community, support and representation, giving people the chance to get on the wall and see what’s possible.
Representation has played a huge role in James’ journey.

When he was starting out, he’d search for one-handed climbers, one-handed footballers and other adaptive athletes. Seeing someone with a similar limb difference already taking part gave him the confidence to try.

James is now deep in training for the international season, with the World Championships in Prague next year forming a huge part of the journey towards LA, where climbing will make its Paralympic debut.

Paraclimbing comes with serious pressure.
Athletes get one attempt on the route. One chance to read it, commit to the plan and give everything. Physical strength counts, but so does confidence, focus and trust in yourself when the pressure’s high.

For James, unstoppable means coming off the wall knowing he’s given everything.
We’re proud to support athletes like James.

Athletes who challenge limits, build communities and help make sport more accessible for the next person who walks through the door.

What do you think? Is your sport more challenging mentally, physically, or a bit of both?

You’re asking the wrong question.Before you ask “What tape should I use?”, ask “What am I trying to achieve?”The goal co...
03/06/2026

You’re asking the wrong question.

Before you ask “What tape should I use?”, ask “What am I trying to achieve?”

The goal comes first. Support, movement, protection, feedback and confidence all need a different approach.

That’s why SPORTTAPE makes different types of sports tape for different treatment aims. The right product helps the application do its job properly.

A good sports tape application starts with the basics. Skin prep, body positioning, tape tension and rounded corners all play a part in how well the tape performs.

Brilliant tape can still struggle if the skin isn’t clean and dry. A strong application can still be let down by poor-quality tape that frays, lifts or loses shape too quickly.

SPORTTAPE has spent over 12 years working directly with specialist, accredited factories to develop sports tape that feels good to use, stays consistent and supports practitioners when it counts.

Tape still isn’t magic.

Sports tape will not fix an injury on its own. It will not replace rehab, treatment or clinical reasoning.

Used properly, tape can help support movement, provide feedback and give athletes more confidence during training, matchday or return to play.

Small details make a big difference.

Round the corners to help reduce peeling. Apply to clean, dry skin. Avoid moisturiser, oils and residue before taping. If the area is very hairy, shave at least 12 hours before application or give it a careful trim.

Good taping comes down to the right product, the right prep and the right education.

SPORTTAPE works with physios, therapists and clinicians to keep pushing taping education forward, from product development to online taping courses.

Want to improve your sports taping technique?

Shop supplies & taping support on our site.

Back your community by investing in education. It’s been a privilege to work alongside and .physio as part of her resea...
29/05/2026

Back your community by investing in education.

It’s been a privilege to work alongside and .physio as part of her research into one of the biggest gaps in sports research.

Congrats to the team.

27/05/2026

Hills we would die on as a sport tape company working with world class athletes, clubs and therapists

The hills⬇️

You're asking the wrong question.
Stop asking “what tape should I use” and start asking “what am I trying to achieve?” The goal comes first, not the product.

Tape is only as good as the person applying it.
The tape is only as good as the person applying it. You can have the best tape in the world, but if prep's not right, it won’t stick.

Good tape can't save bad application
Better tape doesn’t fix bad application or bad manufacturing standards. We don’t just pick products off a shelf. With over 12 years in the making, working directly with specialist, accredited factories (BRC Grade A), going back and forth (more times than we’d like to admit) to get it right.

Tape isn't a miracle cure.
Tape doesn’t perform miracles. It doesn’t fix broken bones, it doesn’t replace rehab. It gives confidence. Sometimes that 1% confidence is everything.

Round the damned corners.
If you’re skipping rounded corners, you’re doing it wrong. It might feel like a faff but it’s the difference between peeling in minutes and a proper application that lasts.

Injuries don't care about opinions.
Education beats opinions every single time. That’s why we work with physios, therapists and clinicians to constantly push education forward. Tutorials are everywhere. Use them, or DM us and we’ll point you in the right direction. Comment "LEARN" and we will send you a link to our online courses.

Stop sabotaging your own application.
If you’re super hairy... This might not be for you. Tape needs skin contact. You can shave the area 12 hours before or give it a bit of a trim. What about moisturiser before taping? That’s a hard no. Oils, creams, and residue kill adhesion before you’ve even started. If the skin isn’t clean and dry, the tape won’t perform properly – simple as that. Prep it right, or don’t expect it to stick.

You can find all our best application tips & best practices on our website.
https://sporttape.co.uk/pages/taping-videos

26/05/2026

Nothing better than that fresh rip, snip, stick.

Kinesiology Tape provides flexible support for your muscles and joints. Super stretchy, extra sticky and skin friendly. A standard roll gives you around 10-15 applications, and it works for most joints and muscle group. Ankles, knees, elbows – your go-to size.

You get the stability you need without feeling like you're wrapped in a cast. Perfect for joints that need backup but still need to move.

Kinesiology tape moves with you. It stretches like your skin does, so it won't restrict your range of motion. You can train, compete, and recover without feeling held back. The extra sticky adhesive means it stays put through sweat, water, and whatever your week throws at you.

Apply it once, forget about it.

Click the link in bio and experience our flagship tape which has donned the Worlds greatest athletes since 2012.

18/05/2026

The 25/26 season has been a big one! 😮‍💨

Over 250km of tape used.
Over 2,000 hours of CPD completed.
Over 1,000 clubs stocked up.
19+ countries reached.
4,000+ first aid units out keeping players safer.

Hundreds of therapists, coaches, first aiders, students and athletes learnt with us this season too, from HQ workshops to university sessions, webinars, partner shoots and pitch-side days.

Dermal Pads landed. First Aid joined the range. Welsh Boxing joined the SPORTTAPE team. Cardiff Devils kept us busy. Ultra X took the tape worldwide. A ridiculous amount of Rhino kit and SPORTTAPE went out the door in our biggest giveaway yet.

This season was built by the people using tape properly, asking better questions, learning new skills and keeping sport moving every week.

Next season, we’re going again.
New products. New education. New rewards. More ways to back your team properly.

Join the SPORTTAPE Team for free! 🏉⚽️ https://sporttape.co.uk/pages/club-sign-up?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6a0af7cc20e2b6e182ecc19b

15/05/2026

The wait's over. Dermal Pads are back.��Quick recap, in case you needed one:

D3O® Dermal Pads are made for targeted cushioning in contact areas. Think pressure points, friction, soreness under tape, and that “please don’t land there again” feeling after a heavy session.

Soft, flexible, easy to tape over, and built with D3OÂŽ impact-absorbing material.
Grab your pair before they're gone – and if last time's anything to go by, that won't take long.

https://sporttape.co.uk/products/dermal-pad/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=dermal_pad_restock

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