Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is truly waterproof for reliable use, even while swimming. The flexible first aid tape wraps around areas that can be hard to tape, including fingers, wrists and elbows. Strong adhesive helps this first aid tape reliably secure gauze, so your wound dressing stays in place. Ideal in a first aid kit, this waterproof tape is well-suited for water activities, including swimming, kayaking and water sports. The active tape is made from breathable foam material, which offers a protective cushion that helps prevent chafing. To apply, simply tear the tape, and press to secure.
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is truly waterproof for reliable use, even while swimming. The flexible first aid tape wraps around areas that can be hard to tape, including fingers, wrists and elbows. Strong adhesive helps this first aid tape reliably secure gauze, so your wound dressing stays in place. Ideal in a first aid kit, this waterproof tape is well-suited for water activities, including swimming, kayaking and water sports. The active tape is made from breathable foam material, which offers a protective cushion that helps prevent chafing. To apply, simply tear the tape, and press to secure.
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Prices last updated 13 May 2026.
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape 38mm
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is truly waterproof for reliable use, even while swimming. The flexible first aid tape wraps around areas that can be hard to tape, including fingers, wrists and elbows. Strong adhesive helps this first aid tape reliably secure gauze, so your wound dressing stays in place. Ideal in a first aid kit, this waterproof tape is well-suited for water activities, including swimming, kayaking and water sports. The active tape is made from breathable foam material, which offers a protective cushion that helps prevent chafing. To apply, simply tear the tape, and press to secure.
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is truly waterproof for reliable use, even while swimming. The flexible first aid tape wraps around areas that can be hard to tape, including fingers, wrists and elbows. Strong adhesive helps this first aid tape reliably secure gauze, so your wound dressing stays in place. Ideal in a first aid kit, this waterproof tape is well-suited for water activities, including swimming, kayaking and water sports. The active tape is made from breathable foam material, which offers a protective cushion that helps prevent chafing. To apply, simply tear the tape, and press to secure.
Last updated at 13/05/2026 17:06:22
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape 38mm
Delivery between Fri – Mon $9.99
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape 38mm x 4.5M
Delivery between 15–28 May $8.95
NEXCARE Absolute Waterproof Tape Tan 38mm x 4.5m 1 Roll
Next-day delivery $9.95
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Cut my finger, bought this to keep water out while washing dishes and showering. Unfortunately, it was the worst of the different methods I used. It doesn't stick, and I had to change all of the dressing on my finger. Totally useless unfortunately, a waste of money. And it's not cheap!
originally posted on nexcare.com
I am currently enrolled in college for a career in healthcare and have some text tattooed on the top of my hands. This tape works the best compared to some of the other more expensive methods and products online. I can find this at any Walmart so I don't have to order it online. For my healthcare program, I have to constantly wash my hands so this tape is amazing. I have to make sure my hands before applying in order for it to stick correctly. Also, when I apply the tape, I have to make sure that I'm not putting tension on it or else it will come off. I then have to press and rub pretty firmly to make sure that I get a good stick. I literally have to try to remove it at the end of the day with effort. I had forgotten about it being on a couple of times and the tape ... MoreI am currently enrolled in college for a career in healthcare and have some text tattooed on the top of my hands. This tape works the best compared to some of the other more expensive methods and products online. I can find this at any Walmart so I don't have to order it online. For my healthcare program, I have to constantly wash my hands so this tape is amazing. I have to make sure my hands before applying in order for it to stick correctly. Also, when I apply the tape, I have to make sure that I'm not putting tension on it or else it will come off. I then have to press and rub pretty firmly to make sure that I get a good stick. I literally have to try to remove it at the end of the day with effort. I had forgotten about it being on a couple of times and the tape stuck well into the next day with no problems. However, if I have any sweat on my hands, the tape will just come off within a short time. If I apply it correctly, it will stay on after I sweat just as advertised. The tape stretches well with my movements and stays on strong after I wash my hands. The instructors were so impressed with the results, they started to list it as a solution in the program rule books for anyone with visible tattoos. Thank you so much Nexcare!
originally posted on Target
Does it work as a decent bandaid? Yes. It holds up well. Sticks without falling. I bought this for blister prevention with new shoes. The tape is thick but not too thick. Oddly I still felt the burning of the friction. So if you’re looking to prevent blisters. This isn’t it.
| Assembled Length | 0.152m |
| Assembled Height | 0.041m |
| Assembled Width | 0.101m |
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape 38mm
Delivery between Fri – Mon $9.99
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape 38mm x 4.5M
Delivery between 15–28 May $8.95
NEXCARE Absolute Waterproof Tape Tan 38mm x 4.5m 1 Roll
Next-day delivery $9.95
Cut my finger, bought this to keep water out while washing dishes and showering. Unfortunately, it was the worst of the different methods I used. It doesn't stick, and I had to change all of the dressing on my finger. Totally useless unfortunately, a waste of money. And it's not cheap!
I am currently enrolled in college for a career in healthcare and have some text tattooed on the top of my hands. This tape works the best compared to some of the other more expensive methods and products online. I can find this at any Walmart so I don't have to order it online. For my healthcare program, I have to constantly wash my hands so this tape is amazing. I have to make sure my hands before applying in order for it to stick correctly. Also, when I apply the tape, I have to make sure that I'm not putting tension on it or else it will come off. I then have to press and rub pretty firmly to make sure that I get a good stick. I literally have to try to remove it at the end of the day with effort. I had forgotten about it being on a couple of times and the tape ... MoreI am currently enrolled in college for a career in healthcare and have some text tattooed on the top of my hands. This tape works the best compared to some of the other more expensive methods and products online. I can find this at any Walmart so I don't have to order it online. For my healthcare program, I have to constantly wash my hands so this tape is amazing. I have to make sure my hands before applying in order for it to stick correctly. Also, when I apply the tape, I have to make sure that I'm not putting tension on it or else it will come off. I then have to press and rub pretty firmly to make sure that I get a good stick. I literally have to try to remove it at the end of the day with effort. I had forgotten about it being on a couple of times and the tape stuck well into the next day with no problems. However, if I have any sweat on my hands, the tape will just come off within a short time. If I apply it correctly, it will stay on after I sweat just as advertised. The tape stretches well with my movements and stays on strong after I wash my hands. The instructors were so impressed with the results, they started to list it as a solution in the program rule books for anyone with visible tattoos. Thank you so much Nexcare!
Does it work as a decent bandaid? Yes. It holds up well. Sticks without falling. I bought this for blister prevention with new shoes. The tape is thick but not too thick. Oddly I still felt the burning of the friction. So if you’re looking to prevent blisters. This isn’t it.
The absolute best adhesive bandage for my foot injury. I cut the sole of my foot on something and the injury wasn't a candidate for stitches. It was in a really awful/awkward spot so normal bandaids, Tegaderm, and even gauze wrapping just wouldn't quite stay where they needed to. Then I tried the Nexcare Absolute Waterproof 3M tape.... let me tell you... one swatch of this over a simple gauze square, on the bottom of my foot, in the middle of summer, and I didn't have a single problem keeping the site protected but still breathable. AND the thickness of it provided enough cushion to reduce discomfort at the injured site. Will definitley stock up to keep on hand for any future injuries. Also, bonus, it is NOT painful to remove.
This is like scotch tape, but better... and for your body.It's a cushioned tape that sticks to your body really well and is thick enough that it is waterproof. There really is no limit to how you can use it, but below are some of the ways I have:Over feet blisters and over cystic acne & cyst that are not on my face. (I needed a way to cover it so I won't pick at it & from bacteria from getting in.)Over another bandage from getting wet or staying on. (This isn't a bandage, so it doesn't have the center white piece. But sometimes you need to keep that bandage ON or dry.)Keep my fingers or toes straight or in place so it can heal. (When I get those cuts on joints, it takes FOREVER to heal. Using this tape helps keep my finger straight so it can heal.3M sent ... MoreThis is like scotch tape, but better... and for your body.It's a cushioned tape that sticks to your body really well and is thick enough that it is waterproof. There really is no limit to how you can use it, but below are some of the ways I have:Over feet blisters and over cystic acne & cyst that are not on my face. (I needed a way to cover it so I won't pick at it & from bacteria from getting in.)Over another bandage from getting wet or staying on. (This isn't a bandage, so it doesn't have the center white piece. But sometimes you need to keep that bandage ON or dry.)Keep my fingers or toes straight or in place so it can heal. (When I get those cuts on joints, it takes FOREVER to heal. Using this tape helps keep my finger straight so it can heal.3M sent me this to try, but now that I know it exist, I'm adding it to our FirstAid kit.
The new Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is most impressive for many reasons. Not only is this first aid tape cushioned for superior comfort, but it's also formulated to move with your body depending on where it's applied thanks to its flexible and stretchy material! In addition to that, this tape is also waterproof, so it has serious staying power even when you get wet. You can swim, bathe & shower, and even exercise because it's sweat proof as well! This is definitely my first choice in first aid tape because of all the benefits it holds. For instance, a lot of waterproof tapes prevent your skin from actually being able to breathe, but that's not the case with Nexcare's Absolute Waterproof Tape! As if all that weren't enough, this waterproof tape is also ... MoreThe new Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape is most impressive for many reasons. Not only is this first aid tape cushioned for superior comfort, but it's also formulated to move with your body depending on where it's applied thanks to its flexible and stretchy material! In addition to that, this tape is also waterproof, so it has serious staying power even when you get wet. You can swim, bathe & shower, and even exercise because it's sweat proof as well! This is definitely my first choice in first aid tape because of all the benefits it holds. For instance, a lot of waterproof tapes prevent your skin from actually being able to breathe, but that's not the case with Nexcare's Absolute Waterproof Tape! As if all that weren't enough, this waterproof tape is also hypoallergenic making it a great choice for people with sensitivities, allergies, etc. In my opinion, Nexcare's Absolute Waterproof Tape is the whole package, so to speak, in first aid tapes and definitely the one I'm reaching for when I'm in need of first aid for myself and/or my family!
I don't know where to start, 'cause this stuff's truly amazing! It stretches and stretches for a nice, snug fit. It tears easily. The adhesive is very, very strong and couldn't care less if it gets wet.I have eczema on the palm of my left hand. Keeping an ointment on it for very long is quite difficult, if not impossible with normal medical tape. It invariable comes loose, causing the gauze I use to cover the affected area to release.But, now that I use this almost magical Nexcare tape, that issue is history. It sticks to the skin without releasing through all kinds of motion and stress because it flexes with you! It'll stick to itself or to skin with a vengeance, yet it releases more easily than you'd think when it's time to change the bandage.OK. Now for ... MoreI don't know where to start, 'cause this stuff's truly amazing! It stretches and stretches for a nice, snug fit. It tears easily. The adhesive is very, very strong and couldn't care less if it gets wet.I have eczema on the palm of my left hand. Keeping an ointment on it for very long is quite difficult, if not impossible with normal medical tape. It invariable comes loose, causing the gauze I use to cover the affected area to release.But, now that I use this almost magical Nexcare tape, that issue is history. It sticks to the skin without releasing through all kinds of motion and stress because it flexes with you! It'll stick to itself or to skin with a vengeance, yet it releases more easily than you'd think when it's time to change the bandage.OK. Now for something extra. I needed to tape together large diameter silicone tubing to smaller diameter tubing to make a drain hose for water, long enough for a project of mine. Electrical tape just wasn't doing the job. Then, I thought about Nexcare tape. Holy Toledo! It perfectly attached them together, and it was leak-tight!Though I haven't tried it yet, I think it might even make an excellent non-slip grip tape for some tool handles of mine. I'll be trying that next! Like I said, this stuff's amazing!!
I wholeheartedly advise you to please choose another option. I was desperate so I purchased this. Target had run out of the sensitive skin dressing (and raised the price for good measure!). I had no other option so I took a chance. I wish I hadn't. I have four incisions and one whole that are healing post-surgery. I cannot even put dressings on them because this tape has torn my skin apart. You can see layers and flakey, red skin all over where I had surgery. It's also the source of all my pain as my incisions no longer hurt, they are simply a discomfort. I'm trying to moisture and use a hot compress to recover. Please, please, please, no matter how desperate you are, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!
I have used the flesh colored tape for years and loved it. Recently I purchased more from Walgreens and it was horrible. Does not stick at all. I did notice the tape was not as heavy from past purchases. I do not know why the quality has changed. I will not buy anymore. A waste of money and doesn’t stick at all.
I received a sample of Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape for free in exchange for a review. I live in Florida and wear open toed sandals all the time. This leads to frequent injuries to my feet unfortunately. Recently, I ripped my toe open quite severely trying to move a freezer. I wrapped thick gauze around it and wrapped it with the waterproof tape and went on about my day, still in my sandals. It also rains a lot in Florida. So after several hours of already wearing this tape, I end up in a downpour. My feet were soaked. This tape held tight. The gauze was soaked and the edges of the tape looked more worn, but it stayed on. This is about as much as I could ask for a waterproof tape. I didn’t expect it to completely keep water out of the wound - that would be ... MoreI received a sample of Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape for free in exchange for a review. I live in Florida and wear open toed sandals all the time. This leads to frequent injuries to my feet unfortunately. Recently, I ripped my toe open quite severely trying to move a freezer. I wrapped thick gauze around it and wrapped it with the waterproof tape and went on about my day, still in my sandals. It also rains a lot in Florida. So after several hours of already wearing this tape, I end up in a downpour. My feet were soaked. This tape held tight. The gauze was soaked and the edges of the tape looked more worn, but it stayed on. This is about as much as I could ask for a waterproof tape. I didn’t expect it to completely keep water out of the wound - that would be nearly impossible when sloshing through puddles on a rainy day. But it did exactly what I wanted by not coming undone. The wound stayed relatively clean and the tape and gauze were redone to last another day.
| Assembled Length | 0.152m |
| Assembled Height | 0.041m |
| Assembled Width | 0.101m |
