Pipe and fittings
A narrow wrap covers selected finger contact points during repetitive handling. Keep the rest of your hand free where the task allows.
Plumbing · Maintenance · Repair
Finger wrap
for plumbers.
Keep it in your tool kit.
Cut-resistant, non-stretch cotton finger wrap. Sticks only to itself, so there’s no sticky residue on your hands.
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“I have been using this product since the early nineties and it’s extremely versatile and effective. Being a plumber (master plumber) … LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!”
Non-stretchCotton wrap
Self-adheringSticks only to itself
¾-inch widthFeatured roll
30 yards90 feet per roll
A simple addition to your kit
One roll. A tin.
Ready for your kit.
Start with a green ¾-inch roll and storage tin, or explore more widths, colors and packs.
- Width
- ¾ inch
- Length per roll
- 90 feet / 30 yards
- Material
- Cotton wrap
- Starter pack
- 1 roll + tin
Current price, availability and delivery details are shown in the shop. Contains natural rubber latex.
Before the job
How to wrap a finger with Guard-Tex.
Wrap the area you need and keep the layers comfortable. Follow the directions on your package for your application.
- 01 / UNROLL
Take the length you need.
Guard-Tex does not stretch. Unroll the tape without pulling it longer, and bend the finger slightly before wrapping.
- 02 / OVERLAP
Let the layers meet.
Use overlapping passes around the contact point. Press the overlap together so the wrap contacts itself.
- 03 / CHECK THE FIT
Keep it comfortable.
Avoid tight wrapping. Remove and rewrap if your finger feels tight, numb, cold or discolored. Replace worn or contaminated wrap.
Contains natural rubber latex. Do not use if you have a latex allergy. Around rotating tools or machinery, avoid loose material and follow the equipment manufacturer’s safety instructions.
Around the workshop
Target the spots that take the wear.
Hand-tool friction
Wrap a localized spot that rubs against a handle. Use only the layers you need and check the fit during the job.
Ready in your kit
Keep a roll in its storage tin with your supplies. Cut the length you need and replace wrap that becomes saturated, damaged or loose.
Guard-Tex offers cut resistance, but it is not cut-proof and no ANSI cut rating is claimed. It is not chemical-resistant or heat-rated protection and does not replace required PPE.
A few useful answers
Questions about finger wrapping.
What tape can plumbers use on their fingers?
Guard-Tex is a self-adhering cotton wrap for targeted light friction and abrasion. Use it only where your task and safety requirements allow exposed hands. Sharp edges, chemicals and heat may require rated gloves or other PPE.
Does Guard-Tex stretch?
No. Guard-Tex is non-stretch cotton wrap. Unroll the length you need without pulling it longer.
How does the wrap stay in place?
Guard-Tex has a natural-latex cohesive coating designed to bond primarily to itself. Overlap the layers so the wrap contacts itself.
Which roll is shown here?
The product photo shows green Guard-Tex in the ¾-inch width with a storage tin. Each roll is 90 feet (30 yards) long. More widths, colors and packs are available in the shop.
Does Guard-Tex contain latex?
Yes. Guard-Tex contains natural rubber latex. Do not use it if you have a latex allergy.
Is it waterproof?
No. The woven cotton wrap can absorb moisture. Replace it if it becomes saturated, contaminated, damaged or loose.
Can it replace protective work gloves?
No. Guard-Tex offers cut resistance, but no ANSI cut rating is claimed and it does not replace required gloves. It is not chemical-resistant or heat-rated PPE. Use the protective equipment required for drain cleaning, soldering and torch work.
A small roll for your next job.
Non-stretch cotton. Sticks only to itself.
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