For preventative/prophylactic taping of joints to prevent injury when participating in sport ie. Football or other rigorous exercise ie cross country running, basketball, netball etcElastoplast Sport �Rigid Strapping Tape is made from a strong rayon cloth with an aggressive sticking zinc oxide adhesive mass.�The optimum strength rayon backing material and porosity enables the tape to remain in place during all sporting pursuits involving vigorous exercise and in all conditions. Pinked edges provide quicker tape application whilst eliminating threading.