About

Why mrgn?

Because why not? I set up this store because as a black, ethnic person I struggled trying to find adhesive patches that suited my skin tone.

When I first started looking for 'skin tone' patches, I could only find two options: black (like literal black, like the SHADE black) or "skin tone" (which, ironically, only matched the skin tone of our fair skin friends). Any alternatives consisted of a Neon or Pastel patch and as an introvert, I'm not trying to look like a colour by numbers, attracting attention every 5 minutes...

...So, I rolled up my sleeves (well, actually, I stuck a patch on them) & started making my own

After wearing my own, I soon wanted to give everyone, regardless of skin tone, the chance to wear a patch that actually blends in. Because being diabetic is tough enough without having to deal with adhesive patches that make you stand out like a Dulux colour chart.

Representation matters and whilst I hope to extend my current range in the future (bear with me), for the time being, I've crafted a variety of diabetic patches suitable for various skin tones, ensuring that us marginalised folk have a place to purchase diabetic adhesive patches to suit us.