Smith and Nephew Flexifix Opsite Transparent Adhesive Film Roll 4" X10.9 Yards - Model 66000041

Medical use, do the job. Purchase as needed This transparent tape covers well and adheres well. It is easy to the skin, not abrasive. Purchased often. Not cheap but worth it.

I love this product. It is made with the same material as IV 3000. It is easy to use and size to the area that needs covering. The adhesive is comfortable to use and doesn’t irritate my skin. It holds in place for 4 to 5 days and easily removes with alcohol pads or even easier removal with adhesive remover pads. I have these on subscribe and save. I use a medication patch and this product helps keep the patches in places very effectively!

I have been using this bandage as aftercare for my tattoo clients for a couple years now. After using multiple different brands and trying different methods, I have found this brand to be the most effective and affordable. Unlike "tattoo-derm" which is expensive and cumbersome, this bandage allowed for you to see the area you are placing your bandage by being see through. Which is much like the 3m equivalent, although Smith & Nephew is more affordable, nearly 10$ cheaper per roll. This is an indispensable healing product in my opinion, minimizing the chance of infections exponentially. This type of barrier prevents the tattoo from sticking to clothing, sheets and collecting outside bacteria. When applied in the proper way in a sterile environment there is no better way to care for a tattoo. Lasting up to three days, once it is removed the tattoo is already in the peeling process, skipping the scabbing stage by allowing the skin to heal itself. Not only that, but the barrier is breathable and waterproof. All in all I have done my research and absolutely recommend this bandage to other artists and all of my clients. Tips for applying this bandage to a tattoo area 1. Clean the tattoo with gloved hand, or if it is on yourself, wash hands thoroughly then clean the surface with a clean paper towel. Use a mild soap and water. 2. Pat tattoo dry with clean dry paper towel. 3. Once surface is completely dry cut bandage to size and apply, leaving a 1/2 inch to an inch barrier on all sides. 4. If bandage becomes pinched or ruffled at edge, cut a small pice and lay flat over edge to prevent fluid from escaping. 5. A heat rash may occur after a day or so, if this is the case remove the bandage, clean surface, let it dry then happy thin coat of lotion. If you are a client always confide in your tattoo artist not in other clients when curious about healing methods. I am a professional tattoo artist of 4 years who owns a studio in Navarre, Florida. My husband also uses this aftercare and has been tattooing for over 16 years.

The main reason I am giving this a lower grade is that it does not stick well to sweaty skin. I use this for cosplay and while comfortable, the poor design makes it hard to apply or fit on certain regions of the body. It has uses in wound care, but the skin has to be completely dry for it to adhere.

I'm using this because the tegaderm carried at the local drug stores is never the right size or price. I wear medical patches that need to start on for a week, but the only thing you can use is a tegaderm type film since it allows the skin to breathe. This fits the bill. I believe once I calculated it out I found that this roll will last me just over 2 years, so the value is superb. I actually prefer this to the 3m kind most stores carry. The adhesive holds up better, yet is more gentle when removed. There's a grid for sizing and it's easier to apply than the previously mentioned 3m type. It's packaged well, MUCH better price, easy to use, and a superior product.

Love it!!!! I, like other reviewers use this to adhere my glucose monitor. I like it a lot better than the adhesives that come with the monitor, as they are very hard to remove...read nearly peel my skin off and hurt like crazy when removing while leaving a residue that even showering with soap and water and scrubbing doesn't completely remove. This bandage sticks through all 6 days without peeling and removes easily, painlessly and completely with a little bit of alcohol rubbed along the way as I peel back. It does take some getting use to the fact that you have to peel off both the top (paper) and bottom (grid) layer to get to the part you need, but that gets easier with practice. I haven't had a problem with a quick shower with mine, but I don't think I would risk complete submersion like swimming or a leisurely bath. All in all a great product.

If you have something like a fentanyl patch, this product is the best covering to keep your patch on for 3 days, safe and dry and better than those individually wrapped patch covers and so very very much less expensive. And my favorite thing is that this product has so much less packaging then any other covering patch. With this product you only have a clear cover on the top and bottom, on the other individually packed covers every patch has way too much trash but this product has almost 11 yards of patch covering and very little trash because it comes on a roll so you can cut your own length .

I really like this stuff. In addition to what other reviewers have stated as uses, it also works well as almost a "band-aid" to cover certain types of cuts or splits in your skin (e.g., paper cuts or any small cut or split on fingers) b/c it keeps it clean and is mostly waterproof; so, it stays on through washings. I've used a couple of other brands in the past, and they've all been okay; but I think I like this brand best. PROS: - It's a little thicker (not much) than the others, which makes it a little easier to use. The others often got twisted or stuck to itself if I was using a smaller piece, which meant it was wasted. This brand doesn't do that nearly as much. - It is more of a "matte" finish, whereas most others are glossy. Not a big deal, but it does make it a lot more subtle. - You can cut this in virtually any size piece and still use the two step process to adhere it to your skin. - It was the cheapest product like this I could find, when you factor in length, width, etc. CONS: - The only con I found was that the "step 2" backing tends to come off before the "remove first" backing, despite trying to get it off in the right order. But this isn't a big deal, just a minor inconvenience.