Mouth tape is a category of over-the-counter wellness products designed to promote nasal breathing by gently sealing the lips shut. Typically made from hypoallergenic adhesive materials, these tapes are typically worn to prevent mouth breathing during sleep and/or exercise. Social media is commonly where users hear about the product category.
While mouth tape may provide benefits for nasal breathing promotion, sleep specialists recognize that its suitability varies significantly among patients. Clinicians should be cautious about recommending mouth tape to patients with significant nasal congestion, claustrophobia, or risk factors for aspiration.
Mouth taping is not a standalone therapy for obstructive sleep apnea but can serve as an adjunct to other treatments like positional therapy, oral appliances, or CPAP, potentially improving their effectiveness. Familiarity with this product category can help physicians counsel patients who are already using or considering mouth tape, ensuring informed and safe integration into their overall sleep management plan.
This guide compares mouth tape on price, materials, facial hair-friendliness, and other specifications.
The mouth tapes compared are:
Dream Performance & Recovery Dream Mouth Tape
Hostage Tape
MyoTape
Rhinomed Mute Mouth Tape
SomniFix
VIO2 Mouth Tape
| Company: | Dream Performance & Recovery | Hostage Tape | MyoTape | Rhinomed | SomniFix | VIO2 |
| Mouth Tape: | Dream Mouth Tape | Hostage Tape | MyoTape | Mute Mouth Tape | SomniFix | VIO2 Mouth Tape |
| Website: | dreamrecovery.io/products/dream-tape-mouth-tape?variant=43936056738049 | hostagetape.com | myotape.com | mutesnoring.com | somnifix.com | vio2tape.com |
| Description: | Made in the USA with organic bamboo silk, Dream Mouth Tape is soft on skin while promoting nasal breathing. Bamboo silk naturally fights bacteria and germs. The medical-grade adhesive is hypoallergenic and strong. Works best for all skin types, face shapes, and sizes. Works great with beards and CPAP machines. Stays on for 12+ hours. | The most badass beard-safe mouth tape. | MyoTape features a patented design that gently stimulates muscles to support mouth closure without forcing the mouth shut. Unlike traditional tape, it allows mouth puffing and permits emergency opening. | Mute Mouth Tape is designed to be placed over the middle of your mouth and to keep either side of the mouth free, a design that enables users to learn how to keep their mouths closed at night without feeling restrained. | SomniFix mouth tape has a breathing vent and a custom adhesive that peels off without pulling on facial hair, lips, or skin. SomniFix has undergone extensive clinical and biocompatibility studies to ensure both efficacy and safety. SomniFix is also proudly made in the USA. | The founder originally created VIO2 Mouth Tape “for my son to help with his mouth breathing. Along the way, I discovered that mouth taping helped me sleep better and wake up with more energy, which inspired me to design something that truly works for everyone.” VIO2 is thoughtfully made to fit all face shapes, infused with gentle skincare ingredients, and designed to be comfortable and approachable. Made in the USA. Free of PFAS and other forever chemicals. |
| Made of: | organic bamboo silk, medical-grade adhesive | elastic rayon, cotton | cotton, hypoallergenic and skin-friendly glue | medical-grade tape | silicone | medical-grade adhesive, cotton, spandex |
| Breathing Vent: | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Facial Hair-Friendliness: | Facial-hair friendly: Dream Mouth Tape offers a strong hold while still being gentle on the skin. | Facial-hair friendly | Facial-hair friendly: MyoTape offers a specific product for facial hair. | Facial-hair friendly: Mute Mouth Tape will work with facial hair and not be an issue when removed. | Facial hair-friendly: SomniFix’s gentle adhesive never pulls on facial hair, lips, or skin. | Facial hair-friendly: The H-position is best for facial hair. |
| Validation Study: | dreamrecovery.io/pages/research-database | none | myotape.com/blogs/science | none | somnifix.com/pages/science-research | none |
| Price/Strip: | $0.97-$1.13 (depending on subscription) | $0.55 | $0.33 | $0.30-$0.60 | $0.85 | $0.50 |
| Become a Reseller: | dreamrecovery.io/pages/contact | patrick[at]hostagetape.com | myotape.com/pages/wholesale | mutesnoring.com/contact-us | medical[at]somnifix.com | hello[at]vio2tape.com |
| Sample Requests: | dreamrecovery.io/pages/contact | patrick[at]hostagetape.com | hello[at]myotape.com | mutesnoring.com/contact-us | medical[at]somnifix.com | hello[at]vio2tape.com |
| Last updated April 2025. |
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