Guard-Tex / Rowing
Rowing tape for hands.No sticky residue.
Non-stretch cotton tape that sticks to itself. Wrap your fingers or build up your oar handles. Unwrap without sticky residue.
- 30 yards per roll
- Made in USA
Choose your width, color and pack in the shop.
Sticks to itself. Not to you.
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Woven cotton. No stretch.
A fixed-length fabric, not an elastic wrap.
Sticks to itself.
Overlapping layers adhere to each other.
Your grip. Your thickness.
Add layers to build up an oar handle.
Choose your Guard-Tex
The right width.
Your way to wrap.
Compare widths for the area you want to cover. Every roll contains 30 yards of non-stretch cotton tape.
- ¾ inch
- Narrower coverageFor individual finger wraps.
- 1½ inch
- Broader coverageCovers more area with each pass.
Current prices and availability in the shop.
Know your wrap
Simple construction.
A different feel.
Guard-Tex combines woven cotton, no stretch and self-adherence. The wrap holds through contact between its overlapping layers.
The amount of wrap changes the layer between your fingers and the oar handle. Choose coverage deliberately rather than assuming more tape is always better.
See how to wrap| What matters | Guard-Tex | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Non-stretch woven cotton | Whether you want a fixed-length fabric or an elastic wrap. |
| Attachment | Overlapping layers adhere to each other | How the wrap closes around the area you intend to cover. |
| Width | ¾-inch and 1½-inch shop options | The area covered by each pass and the bulk of overlapping layers. |
| Wet use | No waterproof or full-practice guarantee | How the wrap feels and holds in your own conditions. |
Fingers and handles are different applications
For finger wraps, Guard-Tex offers cut resistance and no sticky residue; no ANSI cut rating is claimed. For oar handles, overlapping layers build grip thickness and remove without adhesive cleanup. Choose the amount of build-up to suit your handle. For more equipment applications, see our equipment grip guides.
Read how to use Guard-Tex for the basic wrapping method and what self-adhering tape means for the material explanation.
Before you row
A few good questions.
Widths, materials and what to expect from your wrap.
What is Guard-Tex rowing tape?
Guard-Tex is non-stretch, self-adhering cotton tape used for finger wraps. Overlapping layers adhere to each other. It is made in the USA.
Which width should I choose for finger wraps?
The ¾-inch width is the narrower choice for individual fingers. The shop also offers 1½-inch tape for broader coverage. Choose the width to suit your intended wrap.
Does Guard-Tex stretch?
No. Guard-Tex is non-stretch woven cotton tape. It is a different construction from elastic cohesive wrap.
Is Guard-Tex waterproof?
This page does not promise waterproof performance or a guaranteed session length. Water, handling and the way a wrap is applied can affect the experience; assess the wrap during use.
Is this finger tape or oar-handle tape?
Guard-Tex can wrap fingers or oar handles. Finger wraps offer cut resistance and no sticky residue, without an ANSI cut rating. Handle wraps add thickness through overlapping layers and remove without sticky residue.
Does Guard-Tex contain latex?
Yes, Guard-Tex contains natural latex.
How much tape is on a roll?
Each roll contains 30 yards, or 90 feet. How long it lasts depends on the length used for each wrap and how often you replace it.
Make it part of your rowing kit.
Find your width, color and pack.