It feels light weight but it won’t mould around corners and curves like the forming tape will. You can still use it on curves, you would just need to snip into the edges of it to allow the tape to curve around. How to use edge tape interfacing What is that colourful tape many athletes have on? That is Kinesio tape. Kinesio tape has been around since the 1970s when a chiropractor by the name of Kenzo Kase invented the tape and brought it into the athletic world. It was initially invented with the intent to allow more freedom of movement for the athlete, with the same amount of support as athletic tape. Along with this, the decompression allows fluids underneath the skin like blood and lymphatic fluids (vital in the recovery process) to circulate more freely without as much interruption. When headed to the gym for a good pump, it is important to give your joints the stability needed to hit the weights you want. OK Tape Kinesiology Tape can not only enhance joint stability so you can lift with confidence, but it works to relax soft tissue and improve form. Made with a mixture of cotton and spandex and featuring a water wave design, OK tape has a 180-percent elastic ratio to provide support without restricting the range of motion. I would not recommend using the hem tape as a permanent solution on garments that will be frequently washed.

Use narrow hem tape to hold a turned edge (that keeps trying to twist) in place as you work on topstitching or sewing on decorative embellishments Our sports tape offers the best support for your injuries or injury prevention. The use of the tape stabilises joints during vigorous physical activities. It is recommended to remove the tape after the activity. Make sure that you protect yourself from further injury by training wrapped in FASCIQ sports tape. The rigid cotton strapping tape, also known as sports tape or athletic tape is a self-adhesive tape that is skin-friendly and breathable. It provides support by adapting to areas such as ankles, wrists and hands to help prevent strains or injuries. It protects and speeds up the recovery time of injured areas by providing additional support. Sports tapes are used by professionals in competitive sports to provide extra protection and prevent injuries. The tape is robust and remains perfectly in place on the skin even after the most intense training sessions. No glue residue on the skin: You will not have any glue residue on your hands, wrists, ankles or fingers after removing the tape from the skin. Sport tape materials: Once the tape is applied, activate the heat-sensitive adhesive by rubbing the surface of the tape for a few seconds On stretch fabrics, or could also be used to stabilize a bias seam on a woven or delicate fabric too where some ‘give' is needed. However, roll tape is the clear winner when it comes to cost and versatility. With rolls of kinesiology tape, it is possible to cut any length or shape. Essentially, pre-cut and strip tape allows for minimal customization. For those who are either very small or very large, having the ability to cut the tape to any length or shape is beneficial. Kinesiology tape is also cheaper than pre-cut or strips.

Sew both shoulder seams in one go if you have a serger, this saves time and minimises hassle. I do this when sewing clear elastic too, I don’t cut the elastic until I’ve sewn both seams.

Mechanotransduction Lecture by Codi Elliott. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKoBh5zwK_U[last accessed 14/11/2021]Yes, it works on polyester and polyester blends. Just make sure your polyester fabric can be ironed and set the correct temperature for your fabric. If you set the iron temperature too hot the polyester garment (and polyester threads) might be damaged by ironing. Does Hem Tape Work On Jeans?