Zero Residue
Strip it. Your riser is factory-clean.
Guard-Tex bonds only to itself. It never contacts your riser with adhesive. Strip the wrap and the surface underneath is exactly as it was — no residue, no marks, no finish damage.
Grip — Archery
Guard-Tex wraps your bow riser for custom grip thickness, taper, and feel — then strips off with zero residue on wood, aluminum, or carbon. Self-adhering cotton that bonds to itself, not to your bow.
Every archer's hand is different. Stock riser grips are molded for an average palm that doesn't exist. Too thin for large hands, too bulky for small hands, wrong taper for your grip style. The result is inconsistent hand position shot to shot — and in archery, a millimeter of grip shift moves your arrow inches at 70 meters.
Aftermarket grips cost $30-80 and commit you to one shape. Custom-molded grips take weeks. Adhesive grip tape leaves gummy residue that damages riser finish and kills resale value. And every permanent modification means you can't undo it when your grip preferences evolve.
I've been through four aftermarket grips at $50 each trying to find the right one. Guard-Tex lets me build and rebuild for pennies until the grip is perfect. Should have started here.— Recurve Archer, Target Competition
Guard-Tex builds custom riser grip in minutes. Layer cotton overwrap for thickness. Shape taper profiles for your palm. Add padding at pressure points. When you want to change it — strip it off. Zero adhesive ever touched your riser. No residue on wood, aluminum, carbon, or painted finishes.
Zero Residue
Guard-Tex bonds only to itself. It never contacts your riser with adhesive. Strip the wrap and the surface underneath is exactly as it was — no residue, no marks, no finish damage.
Riser grip build-up. Wrap layers of Guard-Tex over the riser grip zone to increase diameter. Each layer adds consistent thickness. Build until the riser fills your palm naturally, then shoot. Adjust next session if needed — no commitment.
Palm shelf and pressure point padding. Add targeted layers at the thumb shelf or heel pad where your bow hand contacts the riser. Custom padding exactly where your hand needs it — not where a factory mold guessed you'd need it.
Taper profiles. Build thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top — or the reverse. Create the exact taper profile that positions your hand correctly for your shooting style.
Wet and cold weather grip. Cotton gauze provides consistent grip texture in rain and cold where bare riser materials get slippery. Add a fresh wrap for outdoor tournaments in adverse conditions.
| Feature | Guard-Tex Wrap | Adhesive Grip Tape | Aftermarket Grip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residue on riser | ✓ Zero — bonds to itself only | ✗ Adhesive damages finish | Permanent modification |
| Adjustable | ✓ Rebuild any time in minutes | ✗ Remove = residue cleanup | ✗ Committed once installed |
| Custom thickness | ✓ Layer by layer, any profile | Limited by tape thickness | ✗ Fixed shape |
| Wet grip | ✓ Cotton grips in rain | Varies — many get slippery | Varies by material |
| Cost per change | ✓ Pennies of tape | New tape + cleanup | $30-80 per grip |
Wipe down the grip zone with a dry cloth. Guard-Tex bonds to itself — the riser surface just needs to be clean of dirt and oil.
Pro tip: No prep chemicals needed. Guard-Tex doesn't use adhesive, so there's nothing to bond to the riser surface.Wrap a single layer of Guard-Tex over the grip zone. Spiral wrap with slight overlap for consistent coverage. This is your foundation.
Pro tip: Start at the bottom of the grip zone and wrap upward. Keep tension consistent but don't stretch the tape — it's non-stretch woven cotton.Layer additional passes where you want more diameter — palm shelf, thumb pad, finger grooves. Each layer adds approximately 1mm of thickness.
Pro tip: Shoot 6-12 arrows between layers. You'll feel immediately whether you need more or less build-up.The grip is ready instantly — no curing, no drying. Shoot your session. After, decide whether to keep, modify, or strip the build.
Pro tip: Many archers keep a grip build for weeks, then strip and rebuild when they want to experiment with different profiles.
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Self-adhering cotton overwrap. Build custom grip thickness, taper profiles, and comfort zones. Removes clean — zero adhesive residue on any surface. One roll builds multiple grips.
Shop Now"I've been through four aftermarket grips at $50 each trying to find the right one. Guard-Tex lets me build and rebuild for pennies until the grip is perfect. Should have started here."— Recurve Archer, Target Competition
"My compound riser was too thin for my hands. Two layers of Guard-Tex and it fills my palm correctly. Stripped it for resale — zero trace it was ever wrapped."— Compound Archer, 3D Shoots
"Tournament in the rain — my riser was slippery. Wrapped Guard-Tex over the grip zone in 60 seconds between ends. Consistent grip the rest of the day."— Olympic Recurve, Field Archery
"I change my grip build every few months as my form evolves. No other grip product lets me do that without damaging my riser."— Barebow Archer, Training
No. Guard-Tex contains zero adhesive. It bonds only to itself through cohesive technology. When removed, the riser underneath is factory-clean with zero residue on any finish — wood, aluminum, carbon, or paint.
Spiral-wrap Guard-Tex over the riser grip zone, layering additional passes where you want more thickness. Each layer adds approximately 1mm. Build, shoot, adjust — no commitment.
Guard-Tex costs pennies per build and can be changed instantly. Aftermarket grips cost $30-80 and commit you to one shape. Guard-Tex lets you experiment with profiles until you find your ideal grip.
Yes. Guard-Tex cotton provides consistent grip texture in wet conditions where bare riser materials and some aftermarket grips become slippery.
Yes. Guard-Tex wraps any riser shape — compound, recurve, or traditional. Build thickness, add palm padding, or create custom taper profiles on any bow.
Guard-Tex grip builds typically last weeks to months of regular shooting. Replace when the wrap shows wear or when you want to experiment with a different profile.
Self-adhering cotton overwrap. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in Elk Grove Village, IL since 1935.
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