Customer Reviews for Nexcare Absolute Waterproof & Flexible First Aid Tape, 1" x 5 yds., Tan (731)
Item # : 595570
Model # : 731
Moves with you and keeps on sticking, even in water. Made with the same materials as Nexcare™ Active™ Flexible Foam Bandages.
- Ideal for securing gauze and dressings
- Size: 1” x 5 yards
Price is $7.67, Regular price was $9.59, You save 20%
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751 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Dec 2, 2023
This waterproof tape really works.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape from 3-M. This is great stuff. I managed to cut my thumb and I needed a bandage. The bandages wouldn't stay stick on my thumb. So I decided to try this Nextcare tape. Wow did it work! I wore it for 2 days, and it was still stuck! And my cut was almost healed. I co...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Apr 19, 2025
Will Never purchase again!
I purched this waterproof tape to hold a medical device secure to my body. It did stick, for about an hour! Just my own perspiration caused it to release! I even shaved the area and wiped all oils off with alcohol before applying. Still about an hour and came loose!!! Product is next to worthless in this application!
David Carpenter
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Posted Apr 19, 2025
Will Never purchase again!
I purched this waterproof tape to hold a medical device secure to my body. It did stick, for about an hour! Just my own perspiration caused it to release! I even shaved the area and wiped all oils off with alcohol before applying. Still about an hour and came loose!!! Product is next to worthless in this application!
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-537-2191 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
April 21, 2025
Cath E
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Posted Oct 11, 2024
Shockingly bad
Purchased this to cover a medical purchase whil showering. This tape does not stick at all. It was falling off on its own within 1 minute of application. I didn't even get into the shower before it fell off. I can't see what use the tape could ever be, I wish I could give it zero stars.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-537-2191 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
October 11, 2024
RoseF
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Posted Sep 5, 2024
It worked great, until..
This tape does everything it says and was my favorite tape for years. I've used it with no issues before today. What looks like burn blisters, appeared on my leg where I had the tape placed.
I've never had an issue before. I came to the reviews on this site to see if other people had an issue with the tape too. I read several other reviews that had the same problem. It...
I've never had an issue before. I came to the reviews on this site to see if other people had an issue with the tape too. I read several other reviews that had the same problem. It...
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your safety is our top concern and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please connect with our team at 1-800-537-2191 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT so that we can gather some additional details. We look forward to your call.
September 6, 2024
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Posted Jul 26, 2024
Not for everyone
I bought this for the first time and it is the last time. I put it on my knee and less than two hours later my knee had rashes and oozing blisters like a chemical burn. I have never had that happen before with any other tape. I ended up throwing it away and treating my knee with aloe.
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your safety is our top concern and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please connect with our team at 1-800-537-2191 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT so that we can gather some additional details. We look forward to your call.
July 26, 2024
Thumb story
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Posted Dec 2, 2023
This waterproof tape really works.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape from 3-M. This is great stuff. I managed to cut my thumb and I needed a bandage. The bandages wouldn't stay stick on my thumb. So I decided to try this Nextcare tape. Wow did it work! I wore it for 2 days, and it was still stuck! And my cut was almost healed. I co...
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Rich B
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Posted Nov 13, 2023
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape worked great.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a free sample of 3M Nexcare absolute waterproof tape. I recently injured my right ring finger and need to prepare some chicken for dinner. Knowing that I would be washing my hands frequently while preparing the chicken and wanting to keep my wound clean, I wrapped my finger with a band aid and the over wrap...
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DEBORAH H.
Posted Nov 13, 2023
Next care first aid tape
This is an excellent product to use for taping up wound dressings. Also I can't say enough about the speedy delivery. I was almost shocked. It came in one day. More than met my expectations. I would definitely order the product and order the product from Staples again.
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Great adhesive
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Posted Nov 12, 2023
Great adhesive that is waterproof!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great adhesive that is waterproof! It has enough hold that it gets the job done but also removes easily. I like that it is waterproof for added durability. It is flexible tape which is great for athletic use.
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talouis
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Posted Nov 12, 2023
A great addition to any first aid kit!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great bandaid replacement! So many times bandaids just can’t fit or stay where you need them and this product fills that need. It sticks where you want it too and yet can be easily removed. I think this is a great addition to any first aid kit!
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Holli
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Posted Nov 10, 2023
Water proof tape perfect for hikes!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a nice pair of hiking boots that give me a terrible blister on my right inside ankle every time I wear them. I was given a package of Nexcare Waterproof Tape to sample and decided to see if this tape would help. This tape is amazing! Not only is is waterproof, but it is soft, almost like mole skin. I put a strip...
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Alimama
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Posted Nov 10, 2023
Sticky waterproof tape
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this waterproof tape to cover an external heart monitor while showering, and it worked so so. The tape is fairly sticky. Some of the tape would lift up near my shoulder when it got wet, so some water got underneath the tape, but I think if someone used the tape away from joints and areas that move, it might stay...
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KittyBunn
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Posted Nov 9, 2023
Great tape and easy to use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like this tape because it’s really easy to use and it holds well without having my skin feeling itchy.
It holds up well when wet but not soaked. I would definitely recommend using this tape for small bandages.
It holds up well when wet but not soaked. I would definitely recommend using this tape for small bandages.
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Shellykz
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Posted Nov 8, 2023
Better than bandaids!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While raking, the wooden handle took off some of my skin between my thumb and pointer finger, near the lower knuckle of my thumb. I only give this detail because that is an awkward spot for a bandaid. But still, I tried to wear bandaids for 2-3 days. One side would stay on but the other side would always hang off. I al...
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Painless removal
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Posted Nov 6, 2023
Flex, Stretch, Waterproof Miracle
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I applied the Nexcare absolute waterproof tape to my middle finger of my right hand to protect it while lifting and using my hand weights and performing household tasks. This tape was so comfortable I forgot it was in place on my finger. When flexing my finger it did not bind at my joints or produce any pressure. I was...
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Lilidani73
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Posted Nov 4, 2023
Great quality
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just cut my finger in a place that would not allow a bandaid to stay on . I used the tape and I was able to continue to cook and wash dishes .It is waterproof and it stays on without a problem . I received this product for free to test but I will buy it in the future .
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barb394
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Posted Nov 2, 2023
3M Water Proof Tape Works Great
It Last Many Hours
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The 3M water proff tape works great. I can wash dishes with it on and not worry about it coming loose. It is easy to apply and remove.This is a product that you need in your first aid kit.I would recommend this product to my family and friends.
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Fast John
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Posted Nov 2, 2023
Performs Well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fortunately, I have yet to suffer a skin wound since the sample product has arrived. That has not prevented me from trying a little to see if it indeed does stretch a bit and is indeed waterproof. It does so wonderfully and appears to approximate my skin tone well enough. While it binds well it removes painlessly an...
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junebug244
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Posted Nov 1, 2023
It’s a Sticky situation!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and I recently received a free sample of Nexcare absolute waterproof tape. I have a child who runs cross country who has had a toe injury this season. It has been very difficult, because the bandage has been coming off because of all the sweat. Along, comes my free tape and it a...
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momza
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Posted Oct 31, 2023
Very stucky
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have not yet had a medical need to use the product, but to test how well the waterproof aspect works, I applied a piece of the product to my hand and proceeded to wash dishes...I had no problems with the product staying in place...
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Nik2
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Posted Oct 28, 2023
Really waterproof
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I volunteered to evaluate products for 3m, and the company recently sent me a sample of Nexcare waterproof tape. Sometimes I tend to cut my fingers when using knives and I constantly have to wash my hand at least 10 or more times a day. So wearing bandaids can become quite a pain because they keep falling off. The Nexc...
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