Nexcare Waterproof Clear Bandages, Covers And Protects, Assorted Sizes, 3 Packs, 150 Count

First let me say that I work as a meat cutter & I have vinyl gloves going on & off my hands all day long. I also wash my hands 30 -40 times in a work day. Regular adhesive bandages get caught on the vinyl gloves and their edges roll up, the bandage gets soiled & looks like hell, and they loosen up quickly when I wash my hands. All of these problems disappear when I use this product, which I have now for 6 months or so prior to this review. I am also prone to getting "finger splits" in cold weather, and these have proved to be invaluable to keeping these covered and promote healing.The adhesive part of the strip is no thicker than a single layer of skin yet has a stronger adhesive that a regular self-stick bandage. It is absolutely waterproof and can be worn for up to 3 days before it needs changing. Because the adhesive membrane is so thin, it actually contours itself INTO the creases of your skin making for a complete, water tight seal. You will waste a few bandages while you get the knack of applying this unique product, but it's worth it.Applying these to most areas of the body is effortless and creates a smooth waterproof seal. It does get tricky around the fingertips, and I find (in my unique situation) that small openings in unsealed creases create openings in the bandage that let water in, requiring me to use 2/day. Still, they serve me well protecting skin splits on my fingertips, reducing pain and speeding up the process of the splits closing and healing. Only when water gets under the bandage does the adhesive loosen on its own.Another bonus is that the bandage doesn't leave adhesive residue on your skin (fingernails will have residue left behind, but it is easily removed). If you're like me, then you hate the sight of dirty adhesive residue left behind by regular adhesive bandages that is difficult to remove. Another nice thing is that the adhesive portion is completely clear so that all that's seen is the beige pad of the bandage.I use these frequently, so I was very happy to find that I can buy a 4-pack of assorted sizes at a great savings over buying a single box of a smaller quantity assortment in a regular store. I sorted them all by size and marked each of 3 boxes so that I can quickly select the size I need without having to sort through an entire package. This also lets me know when I'm getting low on a particular size. My only wish is that these were available to purchase in individual sizes as I use the smallest the most.I believe that this product is a revolutionary to adhesive bandages as Band-Aid brand was when it first came out. An outstanding product that I highly recommend.

Favorite bandages. They really are waterproof and stay on! I wash my hands a bunch and I love these bandages. I even gave my grandmother a box and she’s hooked on them too!

I find these to be the best bandages for personal use. As long as your skin is dry-ish, these will stick and stay on even if you sweat after. They are thinly profiled and can be hard to take off, but I find that to be why they are so good. They become almost part of you.Putting them on can be difficult at first until you have done it a few times. These are not the typical bandage most people are used to. It is better to have someone else do it if that option is available to you.I always keep a few of these in my backpack's small medical kit and they have come in handy when breaking in new shoes that heel rub and needing something quick to provide relief. They are quite durable, but in a situation like that you would need to put moleskin on top of it too.Overall, I recommend these, but from my experience with these bandages I wish they tossed a few more of the medium sized ones and a few less of the smaller ones. I have overwhelmingly used the medium and large ones to most.

I was Immediately impressed the first time I tried Nexcare Waterproof Bandages. In my opinion these are so good that they are a “Next Generation Bandage”. The simultaneous properties of being waterproof, breathable, soft and flexible, and having excellent adhesion, put them in a completely new class. The waterproof quality allows them be to worn through hand washings and showers. No need to apply a new bandage and no contamination of the wound from dirty water. I can’t see ever using the traditional “Band-Aid” style bandage again unless it is for a small number of hours in a clean, dry environment.The only negative that I see is the change in application technique. You must read and follow the simple application directions on the box because this bandage is not applied the same way as traditional bandages. Each bandage has an attached white paper tab and surrounding frame that is used to lift and separate the bandage from its paper backing. You then apply the bandage to your skin before removing the white tab and frame. This is quick and easy to do once you see how it works. But trying to apply this product like an old-style bandage is likely to fail because the adhesive part is super thin and sticky. If you try to remove the tab and frame before applying the bandage, it will likely fold up on you and ruin the seal.I love this product. Highly recommended.