Comparison
Tubigrip alternative: what to look for
Tubigrip is a brand of elasticated tubular support bandage made by Mölnlycke. Tubular bandage is the product category. If you are looking for a generic Tubigrip or a cheaper alternative to Tubigrip, what matters is matching the measurement, not the letter on the box.
Do not carry the size letter across
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How a Tubigrip substitute compares
Both are the same category of product. The differences that matter are sizing, material and what comes in the box.
Tubigrip is a registered trademark of Mölnlycke Health Care. Medcore is not affiliated with Mölnlycke, and this page is a factual comparison rather than a claim of equivalence.
What size Tubigrip do I need, and what is the equivalent here?
Questions
Is there a generic Tubigrip?
Tubigrip is a brand name; elastic tubular support bandage is the category. Several manufacturers make the same type of product, ours included. There is no single generic equivalent, because sizing and materials differ by manufacturer.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tubigrip?
Other manufacturers' tubular support bandages are often less expensive. Compare on circumference range, material and what is included rather than on price alone, and check whether shears come in the box.
Can I use my Tubigrip size to order here?
No. Measure instead. Size letters are not standardised between manufacturers, so the same letter can cover a different circumference range. Using a remembered letter is the most common reason a replacement does not fit.
Is it the same product?
It is the same category of product: a knitted elastic tube cut to length that provides support without tape or clips. It is not the same manufacturer, and compression figures published for one brand do not apply to another.
How to keep Tubigrip from rolling down?
Rolling is almost always a sizing or positioning problem rather than a brand problem. A bandage that rolls is usually too large, too short, or has lost elasticity with washing. Smooth out folds rather than leaving them, and replace it when it no longer returns to shape.
Can Tubigrip be washed, and can ours?
Washing instructions vary by manufacturer, so check the packaging. Ours are machine washable, and air drying is gentler on elastic than a tumble dryer.