# Why did my coflex bandage stop sticking to itself? Blister Care **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 10, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006 "2024-07-10T16:28:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/1 "2024-07-10T16:28:38Z")
This is something I’d always called “vet wrap” but inside the roll is written coflex. I’ve kept it around for years so maybe it’s just old but it no longer sticks to itself which is it’s only job. I googled and found [things you can do with coflex](https://www.instructables.com/Coflex-Sugru-and-Duct-Tape-Have-a-Baby/) but nowhere am I finding why it stopped sticking to itself and how I can prevent it happening again. Or maybe even if it’s fixable. meanwhile, I have to leave for work after I put bandaids over the blisters on the top of my toes again. 🙄 so hoping someone here knows and feel free to say comforting things about my blisters, the first I’ve had in decades. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/2 "2024-07-10T16:30:38Z")
The rubber coating dries out over time and stops adhering to itself. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/3 "2024-07-10T16:32:29Z")
It looks like this is the same stuff the blood center uses for bandages. I’ve played around with it after removing it, and it never sticks to itself a second time. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/4 "2024-07-10T16:35:20Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > it never sticks to itself a second time. this would be the first time, though. I am pretty sure the answer is going to be age, but not sure if it has a “rubber coating”. maybe I should have just named this thread Blister Care, more generically. 🤔 again, feel free to say comforting things. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/5 "2024-07-10T16:36:52Z")
> [@JackieLikesVariety](#): > > I should have just named this thread Blister Care we can edit thread titles, at least temporarily! that’s nice. (will you look what I’d doing instead of getting ready to go to work?!) ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/6 "2024-07-10T16:38:14Z")
I’ve used vetwrap (cheaper than coflex) and I think dust/dirt interferes with its self-adherance. You can use the little clips that come with ace bandages. > **[Amazon.com: Pack Of 70 Pcs – Replacement Bandage Clips|Bandage Clips...](https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Aluminum-Bandages-Compression-Clips-Secure/dp/B07GGZ6ZTT)** > > \- These SETH Extra Bandage Clips are fabricated by using premium quality materials and latest technologies. These clips are widely used in fastening components and clothes. These fastening clips are well tested and analyzed by our highly skilled and... ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/7 "2024-07-10T16:38:39Z")
BTW, the blisters have almost healed (I’ve been googling about them for a week now) and I was just experimenting with mole skin this morning. one wouldn’t stay on hence attempting the Coflex wrap. lots of supplies for this are too big for my toes. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/8 "2024-07-10T16:40:52Z")
> [@JackieLikesVariety](#): > > maybe I should have just named this thread Blister Care When my son was bowling semi-professionally, he carried a little kit with new-skin material and glue. Search for liquid bandage kits. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/9 "2024-07-10T16:46:56Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Search for liquid bandage kits thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/10 "2024-07-10T16:53:59Z")
Liquid bandages are what I use. I have a bottle of New-Skin here that I bought at CVS. Dermabond is another brand. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/11 "2024-07-10T19:01:59Z")
Yep. One use use only. I have kinesiology strips for my Achilles. They are the same. One chance to get is all you get. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/12 "2024-07-10T21:03:00Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > One use use only Never asked about re-using ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-coflex-bandage-stop-sticking-to-itself-blister-care/1004006/13 "2024-07-10T21:19:16Z")
So sorry. I thought maybe you wrapped and unwrapped a couple times and lost the sticky. I apologize for my error.