Elastoplast strip whinge!

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I guess this would fall under the remit of being a "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be" rant.

Anyway!

I am sure that anybody who grew up back int he Dark Ages (1960's) will remember Elastoplast!

Now, 1960's Elastoplast had tensile and adhesive properties that Duct tape can only dream of.

One strip, applied to a wound, would remain resolutely stuck fast regardless of whatever you threw at it. (Hand washing and even visits to the local swimming pool!0

Indeed, the moment every Schoolboy dreaded was when the wound was healed and the Elastoplast needed to be removed. Typically by peeling up one corner and then (With teeth suitably gritted) swiftly and in one smooth movement tearing it off. This would rip out any hairs that might have grown under it and (at least that is how it felt) the top layer of skin as well!

Now, FF 50 years the modern stuff is useless!

The fabric is a mere shadow of its former glory and, even worse, the morons have made the adhesive water soluble! There merest whiff of moisture and the plaster falls off!

The cynic in me suspects that this is entirely deliberate! By downgrading the product they can end up selling a lot more of it! But then that is the way of many products these days ********! :mad: :mad:

Bah! Humbug!

Please fully star out all swearing in future. Thank you.
 
Due to allergies the composite was changed, some folks are still allergic. The NHS used to have to make considerable amounts in payouts to people who were allergic then stuck with Elastoplast. Most places use alternatives now.
 
I can't let the damn stuff near me at all, I come out with a plaster shaped rash almost as soon as it touches my skin. The doctors always seemed to use it as well despite me telling them not to.
 
Fold a bit of tissue up and apply to wound, then wrap around a few layers of insulation tape. Job done.

Don't think I have ever used a plaster. When I was a kid i'd just put my finger over it till it stopped bleeding then that was it.
 
Mark A said:
Fold a bit of tissue up and apply to wound, then wrap around a few layers of insulation tape. Job done.

Don't think I have ever used a plaster. When I was a kid i'd just put my finger over it till it stopped bleeding then that was it.
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Wounds heal faster if kept moist. A graze will heal fastest with a bit of antiseptic cream + plaster than if left to form a scab.

Bits of tissue or cotton wool = messy disaster :p
 
I had the same problem on Friday! I sliced the end of my thumb off making tea so cracked out the Elastoplast and the stupid stuff kept peeling off. I've gone through about half a pack in a day because it doesn't stick very well!
 
Street said:
I had the same problem on Friday! I sliced the end of my thumb off making tea so cracked out the Elastoplast and the stupid stuff kept peeling off. I've gone through about half a pack in a day because it doesn't stick very well!
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It was an experience much like this that inspired my Rant!

As for the allergy thing. I sympathise with people who suffer allergies (Especially life threatening ones)

But at the same time the way that it seems that everybody is disadvantaged because of the problems of the few really gets my goat!

By all means ensure that hypo-allergenic products are available for those who need them, but can we please continue to have the "Full Fat" versions available for the rest of us! (That actually work!)
 
I cut a finger yesterday and on went some fabric strip (the one you have to cut) from Morrisons. It’s stayed on despite being in water lots of times. So, bah humbug to you. :p
 
People are sissies nowadays.

One day, after a swimming pool lesson, I tore up a massive Elastoplast around a wound I picked up playing five-a-side in the schoolyard. And it pull up all the body hair (I was growing up fast, you see), and I didn't even cry. True story!
 
I recently stabbed a good half-inch of carving knife tip into my palm by accident. Lots of blood, and probably needed a stitch or two. Didn't bother with a plaster though as it was in an awkward area and I'm British goddamnit, so I shouted at it in a manly way until the blighter stopped bleeding. All healed now.

Pro tip: shout.
 
I sliced off a bit of my finger whilst cutting up some resources for my class last week. Sucked it and applied a tourniquet with a cable tie, superglue, let superglue dry, remove tourniquet. Bam.
 
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