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Some ace bandages do still contain latex. However, due to latex Allergies the original contents have been changed. Manufacturers use cotton, polyester, and latex-free elastic yarn.

Type your notes on this page.Due to the risk of latex allergies among users, the original composition of elastic bandages has changed. While some bandages are still manufactured with latex, many woven and knitted elastic bandages provide adequate compression without the use of natural rubber or latex. The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. By varying the ratio of cotton, polyester, and the elastic yarns within a bandage,

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