When was the last time you had a tape fail?

[Xander]

I used to have a lot of tape problems years back, then I discovered I was at the root of most of it. I now only apply barrier cream with a rubber glove, am extremely careful with powder and only put my diaper on with surgeon hands (thoroughly cleaned and dried). Oils, lotion or powder on your hands easily transfer on to the landing zone and compromise the tapes ability to do it's job. Another problem I had was that I use moisturizer after a shower and the lotion under my forearm was transferring to the diaper, so I had to include that into my ritual. It's now extremely rare for me to have a tape issue. I do credit that partially to the brands I buy.

However when I went through my tape troubles, I was beating my head against the wall trying to figure out if it was me or the diaper. For instance, I've never had any luck wit the dry 24/7's, I've tried a few times, last year being the most recent. I'm interested to see who has had tape issues with what brands? Also please include when the diapers were purchased as companies are always making changes to their products and may have since improved (or degraded).

On a separate note, If you are having tape issues, try the above. Also, after the tapes are applied, I always rub all four of them quickly to generate friction/heat to help the glue out. Then while firmly pressing all four tapes, I sit up and wiggle around to give the diaper an initial stretch so all the tension isn't on the tape. So how are your tapes treating you?

[Toyboy]

I use Tender super #4 . I find the tapes are not grat thay often tear of and sum times don't stick at all but they are cheap and take a lot of liquid. I wear one every night and seldom have to change before morning.

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[Rockies Fan in Diapers]

I recently (this month) had a couple of tapes on Tranquility ATN's Fail me. I think in my case though it was due to the sizing because I think I need Larges in those instead of Mediums. I too am careful when putting on rash cream & powder. Out of curiousness Zander, what cream do you use & does it easily wash off the rubber gloves?

[Xander]

33 minutes ago, Rockies Fan in Diapers said:

I recently (this month) had a couple of tapes on Tranquility ATN's Fail me. I think in my case though it was due to the sizing because I think I need Larges in those instead of Mediums. I too am careful when putting on rash cream & powder. Out of curiousness Zander, what cream do you use & does it easily wash off the rubber gloves?

Hi Rockies, I go back and forth between Balmex and Bourdeaux's. And no it doesn't wash off of anything easily lol. I should clarify, I use disposable gloves and carefully peel them off so I don't get any cream on my fingers or wrists.

[Rockies Fan in Diapers]

Thanks for the clarification Xander. I use Desitin myself & it doesn't wash off easily either.

[Xander]

3 hours ago, Rockies Fan in Diapers said:

Thanks for the clarification Xander. I use Desitin myself & it doesn't wash off easily either.

When I change I do use Zest as it doesn't have any moisturizer and it helps strip off the barrier a lot better. Then I use moisturizing soap after that (with a lot of fragrance lol).

[Dubious]

Never had any problems with Tena's, even when they are a tight fit and/or really to small

Often have problems with other brands, but mainly cause I choose sizes that often are to small, cause the bigger ones are to big

Medium fits me, so and so, but large would fit me better so I'm not gonna name/shame any brands

[PullUpDiaperLover]

I have not posted yet, but my batch of Tykables I got in last week has been big trouble. One ripped off, and 2 others the tape slipped and did not stick properly. That is like 3 out of 5 I have used so far.

[oliver d]

Since switching

[GNXL1]

I always seem to have issues with tapes, except for Magnifico's. I sure hope ABU does something very similar to them.

[Lokii]

Abena Air seems to slip and fail with me.

[Three Rivers]

I have used the Dry 24/7 brand for a few years now with no tape issues.

[Dartplayerinwvc]

*With tape problems I use white duct tape to cover them so they don't ever pop off - if I am wearing a thick one

[Takadaweird]

DuckTape fixes all.

[dl2024]

DuckTape fixes all.

[Spiderman]

3 hours ago, dl2024 said:

I think that duct tape is your solution to everything lol

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[dl2024]

Hahaha

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[rusty pins]

I had on old plastic backed diapers and the tape failed.

[Spiderman]

2 hours ago, rusty pins said:

I had on old plastic backed diapers and the tape failed.

[skizics]

I've never found a paper diaper that was worth a shit!

[Arctic_fox]

My problem is im a big (read fat as hell) guy XL+ padding is required so to keep the padding on i got to tape it tightly or it sags and falls off....which leads to tapes popping when i sit which because im a trucker is 24/7 almost, So i keep duct tape handy.

[PlstkBakdnghtnday]

Is it "duck" tape or "duct" tape? I always feel like I'm saying it or typing it wrong. I vote duct.

[willnotwill]

I've not had a tape fail once stuck down, but I've had a few tape failures where they've had issues trying to use them initially.      In one brand (Wings), I've peeled off the whole thing it is stuck to in other cases (Dry24?) it comes off the diaper entirely.

[Nat]

I bought ABU Simple tape it diapers AS-IS and I still have a few packs left. I got them because they were on sale and I knew I would have to use mailing tape to hold them in place when the tape fails. I have had these diapers for months and only use them for back up. 

[PlstkBakdnghtnday]

What are ABU simple tape it diapers? What do You mean AS-IS?