Finger Protection
Finger Tape That Sticks to Itself. Not to You.
Self-adhering sport tape for climbing, CrossFit, rowing, golf, BJJ, and skilled trades. No adhesive touches your skin. No residue. No pain on removal.
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Finger Protection
Self-adhering sport tape for climbing, CrossFit, rowing, golf, BJJ, and skilled trades. No adhesive touches your skin. No residue. No pain on removal.
Shop Finger Tape
Your hands are your primary tools. Every grip, pull, and twist creates friction that breaks down skin over time. Most people don't protect their fingers until the damage is already done.
Friction from repetitive gripping creates hot spots. Within minutes, fluid collects under the skin. Once a blister forms, you're working around pain — or stopping entirely.
Calluses protect initially, but as they thicken, they become rigid. One awkward grip and the callus rips away, taking healthy skin with it. Recovery takes days.
Small nicks from sharp edges, splinters, or abrasions become bigger problems when you keep working. Dirt, chemicals, and repeated impact turn minor cuts into infections.
Athletic tape adhesive irritates damaged skin. Removing it reopens wounds and pulls hair. The sticky residue attracts dirt. You end up worse than if you'd used nothing.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right protection for your hands.
| Feature | Self-Adhering (Guard-Tex) | Traditional Athletic Tape |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive touches skin | ✗ Never | ✓ Always |
| Leaves residue | ✗ None | ✓ Sticky mess |
| Painful removal | ✗ Painless | ✓ Pulls hair/skin |
| Repositionable | ✓ Unwrap and rewrap | ✗ One shot |
| Works when wet | ✓ Yes | ✗ Falls off |
| Safe over wounds | ✓ Won't stick to injury | ✗ Reopens on removal |
Sticks to itself through a cohesive coating. Zero adhesive touches your fingers — ever.
Unwrap and rewrap anytime. Adjust tension mid-session. No waste, no new piece needed.
Just unwrap. No ripping hair, no pulling skin, no wincing. It simply comes off.
100% cotton, manufactured in the USA. Not a cheap import. Trusted for 90 years.
From athletes to tradespeople, finger tape protects hands that work hard.
Protect flappers, tape splits, support tweaky pulleys. Essential for crack climbing and hangboard training.
Prevent rips on pull-ups, toes-to-bar, and barbell work. Keep training through torn calluses.
Stop blisters before they start. Wrap hot spots and feather calluses for pain-free pieces.
Protect blister-prone areas without changing your grip feel. Trusted since Eisenhower.
Buddy-tape jammed fingers, protect mat burns, support grip-intensive training.
Electricians, plumbers, mechanics — protect fingertips while maintaining dexterity for fine work.
Anchor the tape just below the area you want to protect. No need to stick it to skin — just start wrapping.
Overlap each pass by about half. The tape bonds to itself as you go. Keep it snug but not tight — you want circulation.
When you've covered the area, press the end firmly against the previous layer. That's it. No clips, no tucking, no adhesive.
Finger tape protects fingers from blisters, cuts, abrasions, and friction injuries during sports and work. Athletes use it for climbing, CrossFit, rowing, golf, and BJJ. Tradespeople use it for protection during electrical work, plumbing, and manufacturing.
Traditional athletic tape uses adhesive that sticks to skin, which can cause pain on removal and leave residue. Self-adhering finger tape like Guard-Tex sticks only to itself — no adhesive ever touches your skin, so it removes painlessly with zero residue.
Start at the base of the area you want to protect. Wrap with light tension, overlapping each pass by half. The tape bonds to itself as you wrap. No need for clips, pins, or tucking — just press the end firmly and it stays put.
Yes. Guard-Tex maintains its grip through sweat, water, and moisture. If it gets soaked, squeeze out excess water and the tape re-bonds to itself. It's trusted by rowers, fishermen, and athletes in wet conditions.
No. Guard-Tex contains natural latex in its cohesive coating. If you have a latex allergy, consult with your healthcare provider before use.
No adhesive. No residue. No pain. American made since 1935.
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