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#MEDICAL TAPE SKIN#
#MEDICAL TAPE PRO#

Stiff: It does not conform well to irregular parts of the body like in between fingers or toes.Not waterproof: It can handle some moisture, but it is not waterproof.Micropore paper tape is not for every application.

#MEDICAL TAPE SKIN#

Breathable: It is permeable to air and will aerate the skin underneath.Sticks to skin: It sticks to skin well, and can stay on over the course of several days.Affordable: this medical tape costs several times less than Nexcare Absolute Waterproof.It’s designed to be easily replaced on a daily basis with little to no irritation. Gentle on skin: It doesn’t adhere so strongly that it will rip out hair or leave sticky residue.Covering cuts or cracks in irregular or heavily used places like in between fingers.Preventing chafing or blisters on your hands, feet, nipples, or the inside of your thighs.Nexcare tears irregularly, so while it’s easy to tear off, you can’t tear it lengthwise without using scissors. Doesn’t tear straight: Transpore tape has perforations that cause it to tear in a straight line.Thicker: Although Nexcare rolls are half the length of the Transpore rolls, Nexcare rolls are larger.Expensive: 3M Nexcare is several times more expensive than 3M Transpore.Easy to tear: You will have no trouble ripping it off with your fingers.ģM Nexcare tape does have a couple disadvantages compared to the 3M Transpore tape that make it less than ideal depending on its intended use and frequency of use.No residue: When removing it there is no sticky residue left behind on the skin.On the other hand it won’t stick well to very hairy skin. On the one hand it doesn’t rip hair off when it’s removed, making it good for sensitive skin or daily bandage changes.

#MEDICAL TAPE PRO#

Non-adherent to hair: This is both a pro and a con depending on its intended use.

It conforms and flexes with the movements of your body.

Flexible: I tried putting it on all of the hard-to-get places including in between my fingers and toes, the tips of my fingers, the palm of my hand, and the inside of my armpit.

Binds strongly to skin: this medical tape works well for blister prevention and chafing because it sticks surprisingly well to skin.

If it's wet it will not stick, but after it dries out it will regain its stickiness.

Waterproof: Its waterproof qualities only work when it’s initially applied dry or to dry skin.

Butterfly stitch for closing cuts to prevent scarring.

Preventing chafing on your feet, nipples, or the inside of your thighs.

Securing gauze in place for cuts or burns.

Removal can hurt sensitive skin: Transpore tape can pull out hair or leave residue that will aggravate sensitive skin.

Left to itself the residue will come off after several days of showering and daily activity. According to product reviews, Goo Gone or similar products will remove the residue of this medical tape.

Leaves residue: 3M Transpore leaves behind a sticky residue around the edges when it is taken off your skin.

Strongest adhesive tape for skin: If you need to take it off, you don't necessarily want the strongest tape, but sometimes the strongest is the best.Īlthough Transpore tape is useful and versatile, it is not perfect for every application.

Easy to tear: Unlike many cloth tapes, 3M Transpore rips easily using your fingers both horizontally and vertically.

Its pores allow you to tear in a straight line both across and lengthwise in order to customize the width. Sweat and body fluid will pass right through it without causing it to come off.

Made with pores: It is covered in a grid-like pattern of tiny holes that give it some unique properties.

Waterproof: You can go swimming or take a shower and this medical tape will stay on.

It needs to be applied dry, but it sticks through sweat, hair, and blood no problem.

Sticks to anything: While it’s specifically designed for medical purposes, it will stick to anything.