If you spend any time around sports taping, you may hear both Elastic Adhesive Bandage (EAB) and Light Elastic Adhesive Bandage referred to simply as “EAB” or “EAB Tape.”
That can be confusing, because while the two tapes have very similar names, they behave quite differently in real real-world use.
Both are used in sport for support, compression of injuries and general purpose strapping. Both are common in rugby, football, gym training and general sports first aid. But the feel, handling, and ways of using the two different tapes can vary a lot.
Here’s a straightforward breakdown of the differences.
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