Elastoplast is a brand of adhesive bandages (also called sticking plasters) and medical dressings made by Beiersdorf.[1]
Background
In 1928 Smith & Nephew in the UK acquired the licence to market and produce the Elastoplast range of bandages.
Beiersdorf bought brand rights for the Commonwealth from Smith & Nephew in 1992. It has become a genericized trademark for "sticking plaster" in some Commonwealth countries including the United Kingdom and Australia.[2]
In some countries in Europe Hansaplast, a brand name started by Beiersdorf in 1922, is used instead.[3] A third trademark, named Curitas, is used in parts of Latin America.
Nick Kochan wrote about Elastoplast in his book The World's Greatest Brands (1996); noting that "the early success of the brand was due to its high-stretch fabric material coupled with an effective adhesive"; and that it has as strong position in worldwide markets, particularly in the UK.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Hansaplast - Elastoplast - CURITAS - Your Trusted Woundcare Brands". www.hansaplast.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Medical Definition of ELASTOPLAST". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Hansaplast - The Healing Expert". int.hansaplast.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ Kochan, Nick (1996-11-11). The World's Greatest Brands. Springer. p. 55. ISBN 9781349141142.