Pros & Cons
Pros
The nexcare surgical tape dispenser is a simple but very effective product. The dispenser is easy to use with a built in cutter which is a little clumsy, but ensures that you can get hold of the end easily and cut it without scissors. Similar idea to ... Read More
Only downside is that the clear cover does seem to be made of quite brittle plastic. That notwithstanding, the product is excellent - but the mounting is very fragile.
This is a good width micropore surgical tape of 5 metres. It fits into the palm of your hand, and the surgical tape itself is very good. This surgical tape is in a handy dispenser and there is a lot of it.
Low tack tape has so many uses from blister care to fastening bandages. It is great when you need to attach blister protection or just to cover a shallow cut. I use it to tape up cracked skin on fingers caused by cold but it is fine for holding in pla... Read More
In short, handy and just works. However, it is one which you need to open in advance of ever needing it.
Highlights
Quality
This is a high quality surgical tape and a handy item in any first aid box.
I find the dispenser very useful to use with the tape.
The sticky label which keeps the dispenser shut for sale was really tricky to remove - i had to slice through part of it with a... Read More
Other reviewers have recommended that only nexcare tape be used to replace the tape when it runs out - cheaper replacements are... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The packaging was a little fiddly to get into and the tape is stiff in the dispenser, so awkward to start, but once started, it's great.
The container for the micropore tape is sold plastic and adds to the bulk of the packaging, however the cutting system is clean... Read More
Competitiveness
(i haven’t checked for nexcare refills yet.
It comes with a 5 metre length of nexcare micropore tape which can be easily cut into desired lengths with a clever jaw shaped tape cutter.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 459 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 17 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Fell the charge on the the desk not the floor
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The real plus is that it stays stuck in place whatever you throw at it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You can replace the tape from amazon and the dispenser will hold up to 9 metres of tape at any one time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have had a piece on my forearm for 5 days and whilst it has been regularly wet in the shower and washing up it hasnt started to peel up at the edges yet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
From experience they do not last as long in places of high friction e
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I thought the dispenser would be better than it is actually
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its not bad but i find i need to open it to get the tape out as simply pulling it just causes it to tear off inside the dispenser
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The cutter works with a slicing action rather than expecting the user to tare the tape