Porotape was a familiar white rigid sports tape for many professionals. Lohmann & Rauscher discontinued this specific product and does not offer a direct successor in its current range. Porotape.nl therefore points international users to two clear Essity alternatives: Leukotape Classic and Strappal.
Historical Lohmann & Rauscher documentation describes Porotape as a rigid, tensile sports tape for partial fixation, support and preventive taping. It was white, hand-tearable, water-repellent and supplied with a serrated edge.
The well-known 3.8 cm version included REF 30084. Many sports therapists and physiotherapists recognise Porotape by its white roll and green-and-white L&R packaging. The original product image is shown here deliberately so former users immediately know they have found the right knowledge base.
Experienced Porotape users are usually looking for predictable handling rather than simply “a roll of tape”. That is why we deliberately narrow the choice to two clear routes.
Leukotape Classic is our first comparison choice when strong fixation, professional handling and the familiar feel of a classic rigid sports tape are the priority. It is not a Porotape copy, but it is often the most logical first trial roll for experienced tapers.
Strappal is the logical route when a latex-free rigid sports tape is required. It handles differently from Leukotape Classic and Porotape, so a practical trial is advisable.
| Feature | Porotape | Leukotape Classic | Strappal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued | Current alternative | Current alternative |
| Type | Rigid sports tape | Rigid sports tape | Rigid sports tape |
| Stretch | Non-elastic | Non-elastic | Non-elastic |
| Widths | 2.5 · 3.8 · 5 cm | 2 · 2.5 · 3.75 · 5 cm | 2.5 · 4 · 5 cm |
| Latex | Yes | Yes | No |
| Best route | Historic product | Quality and classic tape handling | Latex-free use |
Compare 2.5 cm Leukotape Classic with 2.5 cm Strappal.
Compare 3.75 cm Leukotape Classic with 4 cm Strappal.
Both alternatives are also available in 5 cm.
Porotape is one discontinued product. Lohmann & Rauscher still offers a broad professional portfolio for retention, support, compression, padding and skin care. These products are not Porotape replacements; they show why L&R remains an important manufacturer for FRAMO and healthcare professionals.
Latex-free cohesive retention bandage for fixation, support and relief. L&R documents a synthetic microcoating and different longitudinal stretch depending on version.
Lengthwise elastic adhesive bandage used, among other indications, for functional bandaging in sports medicine, support and pressure relief.
Professional elastic adhesive bandage for support, compression and functional bandaging. It is not the same product type as rigid Porotape.
Soft, flexible and air-permeable padding for pressure-sensitive areas under plaster and synthetic casts. Not made with natural rubber latex.
Shapeable foam used for targeted pressure, padding and bandage build-up, including lymphology and phlebology compression applications.
Protective care for stressed skin, including frequent contact with water, cleaning agents, plaster, oils or paints.
Classic long-stretch bandage within the L&R compression range. Correct indication and compression technique require professional assessment.
Durably elastic, air-permeable all-purpose bandage for retention, support and mild compression.
L&R offers several Rosidal compression solutions, including short-stretch and multilayer systems. This is a different product category from rigid sports tape.
Was it firm fixation, hand-tearability, unwind, width, adhesion or the way the tape felt under load?
Start with Leukotape Classic if a classic professional rigid tape is your priority. Choose Strappal when latex-free use is important.
Assess unwind, tearing, skin contact, layer build-up and feel using the same taping technique you used with Porotape.
Only move to larger quantities once the replacement behaves predictably in your own practice.
If you used Porotape for years, do not compare products on specifications alone. Trial one suitable width of Leukotape Classic and one of Strappal using exactly the same technique. The best replacement is the tape that proves most predictable in your hands, with your athletes and in your workflow.
View rigid sports tapeDo not apply rigid sports tape over open wounds or clearly damaged skin. Stop if pain, tingling, numbness, discolouration, increasing swelling, itching, burning or another unwanted reaction occurs. Product choice and taping technique depend on the individual, skin, complaint and objective; this knowledge base is not a substitute for medical assessment.
No. Lohmann & Rauscher discontinued Porotape as a regularly supplied product.
Not as a direct Porotape successor in the current range. For rigid sports tape, we therefore point users to Leukotape Classic and Strappal.
There is no universal one-to-one replacement. Leukotape Classic is the quality-focused first comparison; Strappal is the logical latex-free route.
No. Historical product information states that the adhesive contains natural rubber latex.
In width, Leukotape Classic 3.75 cm and Strappal 4 cm are the closest matches.
Absolutely. L&R still offers many professional retention, compression, padding and skin-care products. Only Porotape itself is the discontinued item discussed here.
No. This website is a product and selection guide for professional materials and does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Historical Porotape information is based on Lohmann & Rauscher documentation. Current information about L&R products and replacement options is aligned with manufacturer information and current FRAMO product pages. Manufacturer documentation takes priority if specifications change.