The invention relates to a therapeutic adhesive tape for use in medical or sporting applications. The therapeutic tape is configured to be applied to the skin of a user. The tape comprising : a base layer having a face side and a back side, the base layer being composed of a combination of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (hereinafter: RPET) and an elastic material, and an adhesive layer deposited on one of said face side or back side of the base layer for attaching the tape to the skin of the user.