Is this tape water resistant? How long does each application last with daily showers?
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I forgot to mention in the previous message, but be sure to get a can of Tuf-Skin at the same time. Spray your skin first. Let it dry a little until tacky. Then tape. Stays on MUCH better. Maybe even spray the corners of the tape where other part will lap over it.
254089
It is not water resistant and needs to be changed daily, at least for my daughter. She uses it when she plays volleyball and she works up a sweat.
254090
It depends where the tape is applied and your skin typle. I have very oily skin and when I applied the tape to my left arm, it lasted only a couple days with 2 daily showers. Some of my clients said it stayed on between 5 - 7 days. If you want a longer lasting tape, I would recommend the Kinesio Tex Gold Tape. Hope this helps
254091
The water doesn't seem to be as much of an issue as movement. I have not had much luck with it staying on with or without the shower. It is good for a daily application, but you should expect to use additional tape or perhaps glue, which I have not yet tried. My application runs the length of my leg at an angle from mid thigh to my lower calf. It is not fully stretched, but just gently pulled and supposed to train my body to remove fuild from my surgical leg. :-(
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It's certainly water resistant, albiet not waterproof. It usually last me multiple days (3+) - I just try not to get it super wet if possible. Pat the water off after you shower and let air dry completely before covering with clothing. It also lasts longer if you shave the area before application.
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I wear it through an aggressive workout and shower and it holds up okay. It doesn't seem to be the water that makes it lose it's stickiness more just rubbing it with my body or clothes. I use it I. My calf and I definitely notice a reduction in pain but only get on to two days out of each application. I still would recommend this product! Good luck!
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Water resistant is probably the right term. The less exposure to water, the longer it lasts, of course. Daily showers are no problem. I swim for an hour with it. I can get about 5 days out of it before it gets too scruffy-looking. Got 6 days once when I didn't swim. DO NOT DRY IT with a blow dryer or you will get a burn on your skin from the adhesive! That's a big warning. Just let it air dry.
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The water doesn't seem to be as much of an issue as movement. I have not had much luck with it staying on with or without the shower. It is good for a daily application, but you should expect to use additional tape or perhaps glue, which I have not yet tried. :-(
254096
I have not tried that yet. However I do not think it may be water resistant.
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Water resistant is probably the right term. The less exposure to water, the longer it lasts, of course. Daily showers are no problem. I swim for an hour with it. I can get about 5 days out of it before it gets too scruffy-looking. Got 6 days once when I didn't swim.DO NOT DRY IT with a blow dryer or you will get a burn on your skin from the adhesive! That's a big warning. Just let it air dry.
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I wouldn't call it water resistant, but mine stays on 4-5 days. I do try and keep the foot up on the edge of the tub and out of the water as much as possible. during my showers. And I do dry it with my hair dryer on low setting and at least 12 inches away so that I don't burn myself. Making sure that your foot is clean before applying the tape is critical if you want the tape to remain on. I cut off the edges that start to detach and that helps keep it on longer as well, plus rounding off the corners before application also helps.
1720491
This is a tape, not a liquid product. If you prep the surface and it's not too cold, it sticks like iron. Never tape over wet or rusted areas.
556019
I'm not sure what you mean by water resistant but I've got these shower curtains in both my bathrooms and they work very well. My wife changes out shower curtains once a year and she's saying that she happy with these that's all I know. I hope this was some assistance. Thank you Rockie Suttle
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Mine started peeling at 5 and continued for 7 more days. I did not do any extra soaking, just my daily showers
1000958
Water resistant may be more accurate. It recommends reapplication about 2 hours, especially if swimming.
853350
It is kind of like "super" duct tape. I don't consider duct tape totally waterproof, but it holds up outside for a long time. At least a year in my experience. If you are looking for something to repair a water hose or something similar, I would chose a different type of tape.
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Even with the tape, they won't stay put after a shower. I usually take the pads off when I shower and put them back on after I am completely dry. You can wash them with soap and water every few days to "reactivate" the adhesive (it's a bit tricky because they tend to curl up). I get about 4-5 days of use before throwing them away.
930506
That is correct... the tape is designed to only stick to itself. Do a search for tent tape or seam tape, there are a lot of good choices out there.
630278
I can't answer specifically about this product. Recently I have installed several different shower head connections (diverter, head, etc.) I always use tape, except in a couple of instances where the directions specifically said not to. In those cases I didn't. Following that guideline, I have rarely had trouble. However, I do not remember whether there was a specific direction about tape for this hose. I've had the hose installed now for six months with no problem. I had another hose (same type) installed on a summer cabin shower last summer with no problems.
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Works good in showers. Have to be a little careful. Use extra tape if area has body hair. Not for baths or swimming
152212
The box does not say waterproof, however, I use them to cover my insulin pump needle, lasting through a few showers (change insulin pump every three days), and they also hold up if I use the hot tub which has water 98 degrees. I am not familiar with nexcare so I cannot compare the two. I also use a Smith & Nephew brand which fits around my pump connector clip and sometimes that one does not make it through the three days. I've used the 3M for a year and always had success.
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I actually ignore the instructions and apply in the morning after my shower. I have no complaints. I've occasionally done what is asked of me when I shower at night, but I still reapply in the morning. Habit I guess.
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I think it would depend on the tape. I know that the outdoor tape I use on labeling my plants is not bothered by rain, but I doubt it would stick reliably to clothing let alone go through the wash. Check www.epson.com for the Epson LC tapes available to see if they have one for clothing.
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Hello Complexity,sorry for late response I've been on vacation. Yes, you can reuse the same tape after taking a shower!! I usually shower with the tape on and then dry the area directly after getting it wet. Please remember as with any seal once it has been breached it may be difficult to recreate the bond. Wow, that sounds so technical:). All that to say, it is best to keep the tape on when bathing and for exercise. Tip: sometimes a small portion of the end may wear before the rest of the tape. You can just cut a small piece and place over the old or cut just the worn portion off and replace with the new. I hope I answered your question.
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the sticky life is still going strong since i have purchased it. Only take showers
1373112
Yes, it is very water resistant. After many hours in the water, the water would still bead up on our skin where we applied the product. I am usually fanatical about reapplying every few hours when we are in the water, but we would only reapply this mid-day, and I'm not sure we needed to do that.
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I do not have allergies to tape. After a bit of time ( in NY winters and using the tape over and over) it will dry my skin out. The package states " Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested." I like it and you can go through the shower with it :-) I hope this helps. Of course always ask your MD or therapist.