CrossFit & Functional Fitness
CrossFit Hand Tape That Actually Stays On
CrossFit Hand Tape that prevents damage and heals injuries without the pain of adhesive removal. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.
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CrossFit & Functional Fitness
CrossFit Hand Tape that prevents damage and heals injuries without the pain of adhesive removal. Zero adhesive. Zero residue. Made in USA since 1935.
Shop Now — $14.99
High-rep pull-ups, barbell cycling, kettlebell swings, and rope climbs create friction that destroys calluses. Once a callus tears, the pain is immediate and the recovery is slow. Most athletes lose 3-5 training days per rip.
Traditional athletic tape makes it worse. Zinc oxide adhesive bonds to torn skin, and removal feels like ripping the wound open again. Gymnastics grips trap moisture and breed bacteria. Going bare means blood on the bar and infections waiting to happen.
The real problem isn't just the rip — it's what happens after. You need protection that works on damaged skin without causing more damage on removal.
Wrap calluses and hot spots before the WOD. Guard-Tex creates a protective barrier that absorbs friction. Two to three layers on high-risk areas — thumbs, palm calluses, finger creases — can prevent tears entirely.
Already ripped? Guard-Tex is the only tape that won't stick to wounds. The self-adhering formula bonds only to itself, not to torn skin, blood, or blister fluid. Wrap over the tear and keep training. Remove it later without reopening the wound.
The cotton construction stays secure through chalk applications, sweat, and hundred-rep workouts. It won't slip during kipping pull-ups or unravel during barbell cycling. If it loosens, just rewrap — no sticky residue, no mess.
Athletic tape sticks to wounds and causes pain on removal. Gymnastics grips trap sweat and limit bar feel. Gloves reduce grip strength and are banned in most competitions. Guard-Tex protects without adhesive trauma, maintains full bar feel, and works on both healthy and damaged skin.
Identify your hot spots — usually the base of fingers and palm calluses. Wrap each area with 2-3 layers of Guard-Tex, pulling with light tension. Overlap each wrap by 50%. Tuck the end under or tear and press to secure.
If you rip during the workout, wrap directly over the tear. Guard-Tex won't stick to the wound. Cover the entire damaged area plus a half-inch margin. This lets you finish the WOD without spreading blood or risking infection.
Unwrap by reversing the wrap direction. Because there's no adhesive, removal is painless even over torn skin. The wound stays closed, healing continues uninterrupted. Rewrap with fresh tape for your next session.
Yes. The self-adhering formula bonds to itself, not to chalk or sweat. It stays secure through multiple chalk applications and high-rep sets. If it loosens, rewrap between movements — no residue, no cleanup.
Yes — this is where Guard-Tex excels. Unlike athletic tape, it won't stick to open wounds, blood, or blister fluid. It only bonds to itself. Wrap over the tear for protection, then remove later without reopening the wound or causing additional pain.
Athletic tape uses zinc oxide adhesive that sticks to everything — including torn skin, making removal painful and damaging. Guard-Tex has zero adhesive. It only bonds to itself through a self-adhering weave. This means painless removal, especially on damaged skin.
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