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RhinoGear mouth tape for sleeping, 30 night supply pouch with four black vented nasal breathing strips
Bearded man wearing RhinoGear vented mouth tape that grips facial hair for nasal breathing during sleep
RhinoGear mouth tape features: centre breathing vent, curved lip-contour fit and hypoallergenic latex-free adhesive
Before and after mouth taping: man snoring with open mouth versus quiet nose breathing with RhinoGear mouth tape
Hand holding RhinoGear mouth tape strip measuring 8.5 cm by 4 cm, one size fits every face
Man sleeping through the night wearing RhinoGear mouth tape for quieter nights and no dry mouth
How to apply mouth tape in three steps: clean and dry lips, peel the strip, then apply over lips
#1 Rated Mouth Tape in Australia

Mouth Tape for Sleep — Performance (30 Pack)

5.0·80 reviews

Mouth tape is a gentle adhesive strip worn across the lips during sleep so you breathe through your nose instead of your mouth — which means less snoring and no morning dry mouth. RhinoGear's vented centre strip keeps an airway open all night, works with beards, and is TGA-listed (ARTG 508285). 30 strips, 30 nights.

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  • “What if I can't breathe through my nose?” Then tape alone isn't enough — pair it with a nasal strip, or grab the Ultimate Bundle. See the bundle
  • “Will it wreck my beard?” The vented centre strip sits on the lip line, not deep in your beard, and peels away without pulling hair. Beard guide
  • “Is mouth taping actually safe?” The centre vent keeps an airway open and the strip releases under light pressure. Skip it if you're congested or have untreated sleep apnoea. Safety guide

Why thousands switched

Sleep quieter.
Wake up fresh.
Breathe nasally.

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Night one

1

Night to feel it

Most people wake up without the dry mouth after the very first night of taping.

Deeper sleep

Nasal breathing supports calmer, less fragmented nights.

Less snoring

Closed lips stop the loud, rattly mouth-breathing snore.

100% Drug-free

Just a gentle strip. No medication, no side effects.

What's inside

Engineered in four layers

Every RhinoGear mouth tape strip is built from medical-grade materials chosen for one job: hold your lips gently closed so you breathe through your nose all night — and come off painlessly in the morning.

RhinoGear mouth tape strip held in hand showing its 8.5cm x 4cm one-size fit, vented centre opening, breathable woven fabric and hypoallergenic adhesive for sleep mouth taping in Australia.
  • 01

    Woven breathable carrier

    Soft fabric weave that moves with your lips and jaw all night — no plastic pull, no sweaty seal.

  • 02

    Centre breathing vent

    The open centre keeps a permanent airway, so you can still speak, cough or take a breath through the tape.

  • 03

    Hypoallergenic adhesive

    Latex-free medical adhesive tuned for lip skin and stubble — holds 8 hours, releases without stinging.

  • 04

    Gentle-release edge zone

    Tapered wings sit on skin, not deep in your beard, so the strip peels away in one clean pull.

The RhinoGear difference

Why the centre vent changes everything

Most mouth tapes seal your lips completely. That full-seal design can feel claustrophobic, makes coughing or speaking impossible, and scares off first-timers. RhinoGear's vented centre strip keeps your lips gently closed while leaving a permanent airway — so you get the nasal-breathing benefit without the panic.

  • You can't suffocate

    The open centre vent means a mouth breath is always available, even if your nose blocks mid-sleep.

  • Still forces nasal breathing

    The vent is small enough that your default breath goes through your nose, which is exactly what reduces snoring and dry mouth.

  • First-night friendly

    New tapers stick with it because the strip feels like a reminder, not a restraint. Corners stay free, lips stay closed, anxiety stays low.

  • Cough, speak, sip water

    Need to clear your throat or take a sip? The vent and free corners let you do it without ripping the strip off.

Labelled diagram of RhinoGear mouth tape showing the centre air vent, contoured fit, breathable fabric and gentle hypoallergenic adhesive that keeps an airway open while encouraging nasal breathing during sleep.

The vented centre strip: closed lips, open airway — vent, contour fit, soft fabric and gentle adhesive.

The problem

Why your mouth falls open at night

Once you fall asleep, your jaw relaxes and your lips part. From that moment you're pulling unfiltered, unhumidified air straight past your throat — which is where dry mouth, snoring and that "slept eight hours, still wrecked" feeling come from. Mouth tape removes the option, so every breath goes through your nose.

Before and after comparison: a man sleeping with his mouth open and snoring, versus the same man sleeping with lips closed wearing RhinoGear vented mouth tape.
Left: mouth-open breathing, dry mouth and snoring. Right: lips gently closed with RhinoGear mouth tape.
  • Waking up with a desert-dry mouth

    Open-mouth breathing evaporates saliva all night. Nasal breathing keeps your mouth moist until morning.

  • Sore, scratchy throat every morning

    Unfiltered dry air hits the back of your throat for 8 hours straight. Your nose warms and humidifies it instead.

  • Snoring your partner awake

    Mouth-breathing snoring is loud and rattly. Keeping lips closed is often the single biggest change.

  • Morning breath and dental issues

    A dry mouth is where odour bacteria and decay thrive. Dentists routinely flag mouth breathing for this.

  • The 3am glass of water

    Most people who tape stop waking up thirsty within the first few nights.

  • Tired after a full night's sleep

    Nasal breathing supports calmer, deeper sleep cycles — less fragmented, more restorative.

Results

Does mouth tape work? Here's what changes

Yes — for mouth breathers. Mouth tape works by keeping your lips closed so you breathe nasally, which reduces dry mouth and mouth-breathing snoring. Most people feel the first difference on night one and settle into nasal-only sleep within a month.

Man sleeping soundly wearing RhinoGear mouth tape, with quieter nights and no dry mouth benefits highlighted.
  1. Night 1–3

    No more dry mouth

    The most immediate win. You wake up without the cotton-mouth and 3am water glass, and the tape stops feeling strange after two or three nights.

  2. Week 1

    Quieter nights

    If your snoring came from an open mouth, partners usually notice the drop in volume inside the first week.

  3. Week 3–4

    Nasal breathing on autopilot

    Nasal-only sleep becomes the default. Many customers report waking up feeling genuinely rested rather than groggy.

More detail in our guides: does mouth tape work and best mouth tape Australia.

Safety first

Is mouth taping safe?

For healthy adults who can breathe through their nose, gentle mouth taping is considered safe. You cannot suffocate with RhinoGear mouth tape: the strip has an open centre vent, leaves both corners of your mouth free, and peels away under light pressure — so coughing, speaking or taking a mouth breath is always possible.

  • Open centre vent — an airway stays available all night
  • Corners of the mouth left uncovered, never a full seal
  • Releases under gentle pressure or a single pull
  • TGA-listed medical device (ARTG 508285)
  • Latex-free, hypoallergenic, single-use

Who should not use mouth tape

  • Anyone with a blocked nose, heavy cold or untreated hayfever
  • Untreated or suspected obstructive sleep apnoea
  • After drinking alcohol or taking sedatives
  • Anyone who can't remove the strip themselves
  • Children under 16, or during nausea or vomiting
  • Broken, irritated or recently treated skin around the lips

Mouth tape is a sleep aid, not a treatment for sleep apnoea. If you snore heavily, stop breathing in your sleep or feel exhausted every day, see a doctor. Read more: is mouth taping safe or dangerous.

Close-up of a man with a beard wearing RhinoGear mouth tape, showing the centre air vent and the strip gripping over stubble and facial hair.

Beards welcome

Can you use mouth tape with a beard?

Yes. Adhesive sticks to skin, not hair — so the trick is contact and shape. Our vented centre-strip sits on the lip line instead of sealing across your whole moustache and beard like a full horizontal tape, which means it holds better and comes off without pulling hair.

  • Trim stubble close along the lip line for real skin contact
  • Wash with a non-oily cleanser and dry fully before applying
  • Skip beard oil or balm within an hour of bed
  • Press the strip onto the lips, not down into the beard
  • Peel slowly in the direction of hair growth — a warm damp cloth helps

Full walkthrough: mouth tape with a beard.

Get it right first night

Tape only works if your nose is clear

If your nose feels narrow, blocked or hayfever-prone, add a RhinoGear nasal strip. The strip opens the nasal valve so air moves easily; the tape keeps it going through your nose. That's the full sleep stack — and the bundle is cheaper than buying both packs separately.

  • Same-day AU dispatch before 2pm AEST
  • TGA-listed, latex-free, drug-free
  • Faulty or wrong item replaced free

How to use

Three steps. Done in seconds.

Apply just before you get into bed. Clean, dry skin — and no lip balm or beard oil — is what makes the adhesive bond properly.

How to apply RhinoGear mouth tape in three steps: clean and dry your lips, centre the vented strip over closed lips, then peel it off gently in the morning.
  1. 01

    Prep the skin

    Wash and dry your lips and the area around them. Trim stubble close if you have a beard, and skip balms and oils before bed.

  2. 02

    Place the strip

    Peel the backing and centre the vent over your closed lips. Press the tapered wings down for 5 seconds each.

  3. 03

    Remove in the morning

    Lift one corner and peel slowly in the direction of hair growth. Warm water or a damp cloth makes it effortless. One strip per night.

About this product

The details

Pack size
30 strips · 30 nights
Design
Vented centre-strip
Wear time
A full night (7–9 hours)
Adhesive
Hypoallergenic, latex-free
Suits
Beards & sensitive skin
Listing
TGA · ARTG 508285
Origin
Designed in Australia

You don't have a sleep problem. You have a breathing problem. Sleeping with your mouth hanging open dries out your throat, dehydrates you overnight, and rattles the person lying next to you. You wake at 3am for water. You wake at 7am feeling like you never went under. RhinoGear Mouth Tape is one small strip that holds your lips gently closed so your nose does what it was built to do — filter, humidify and slow your breathing all night long. No straps. No machine. No app. Tape it and sleep. What changes after a week Quieter nights. Open-mouth breathing is what makes most snoring loud. Close the mouth and you turn the volume down — for you and for whoever shares your bed. No more 3am cottonmouth. Wake up without the sandpaper throat, the sticky tongue, or the glass of water on the nightstand. Deeper, calmer sleep. Nasal breathing is slower and more efficient than mouth breathing, so your body settles instead of gasping. Fresher mornings. A mouth that stays dry all night is a bacteria party. Keep it closed, wake up cleaner. Same eight hours, different morning. That's the whole pitch. The vent is the difference Most mouth tape is a solid strip. Ours has a centre breathing vent — a small opening in the middle that means you are never fully sealed. You can talk, sip water, and breathe through it if you need to. It is the reason first-timers get through night one instead of tearing it off at midnight. Designed for comfort, not endurance Curved lip-contour shape — follows the natural line of your mouth instead of pulling flat across it, so it stays put when you roll over. Side sleepers, this one's for you. Soft woven fabric — flexible and breathable, not a stiff plastic patch. You stop noticing it within a minute. Hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive — strong enough to hold for eight hours, gentle enough to peel off in the morning without the sting. Grips through stubble and beards. One size, ~8.5cm x 4cm — fits every adult face. Nothing to measure, nothing to adjust. Completely drug-free — no sprays, no pills, no devices. Just a strip. 30 single-use strips in one resealable pouch. A full month, slim enough for a carry-on. For training, not just sleeping Nasal breathing isn't only a night-time thing. Athletes use mouth tape during easy zone-2 sessions and recovery work to build the habit of breathing through the nose under load — slower, more controlled, less of that ragged open-mouth pattern. Start with light training or daytime relaxation before you take it into anything hard. How to use it Clean and dry your lips. Wipe off balm, oil or moisturiser — adhesive needs a dry surface. Peel the strip from its backing. Apply over your lips with the vent centred. Press gently for a few seconds. Go to sleep. In the morning, peel slowly from one corner. Ten seconds a night, start to finish. New to mouth taping? Read this first Wear it for an hour on the couch before you wear it to bed. Most people are surprised how fast it stops feeling strange. Then give it a full week — nights one and two are the adjustment, nights three through seven are where you actually notice the difference. Almost everyone who quits, quits on night one. Questions people ask before they buy Can I still breathe with it on?Yes. The centre vent is always open, so there is never a full seal. And you can pull it off instantly at any point. Does it hurt to take off?No. The adhesive is built to hold through the night and release cleanly in the morning. Peel slowly from a corner, especially over facial hair. Will it stay on if I have a beard?Yes — it grips through stubble and beards. If your beard is very long, a light trim around the lip line gives the best contact. I'm a side sleeper. Will it move?The curved shape is designed for exactly this. It follows your lip line rather than stretching across it, so rolling into the pillow doesn't peel an edge up. What if my nose is blocked?Skip that night. Mouth tape is for nights when you can breathe comfortably through your nose. How long does a pack last?30 nights — one strip per night, single use. Is it OK for sensitive skin?The adhesive is hypoallergenic and latex-free. If you've reacted to medical tapes before, test one on your forearm for a few hours first. Why RhinoGear We're an Australian brand and we only make gear we use ourselves. This is mouth tape done properly — the right shape, the right adhesive, and a vent so you never feel trapped. If it isn't for you, tell us and we'll sort it out. One strip. One month. A completely different morning.

Compare

Why RhinoGear, not the others.

How RhinoGear mouth tape compares to the chemist and pharmacy options — Respire at Priceline, Mute at Chemist Warehouse — and imported US tapes.

Ours

RhinoGear

  • Vented centre-strip — airway always open
  • Beard and stubble friendly
  • Adhesive calibrated for lip skin
  • TGA-listed (ARTG 508285)
  • About $1 a night, subscription cheaper
  • Latex-free, single-use, drug-free
  • Same-day dispatch from Australia
  • Pairs with RhinoGear nasal strips

Them

Respire, Mute & imports

  • Full horizontal seal across the mouth
  • Lifts facial hair on removal
  • Strong generic or medical-tape adhesive
  • Often not listed in Australia
  • Chemist and import pricing, no subscription
  • Latex-free, single-use, drug-free
  • Store trip or overseas warehouse
  • Tape only — no nasal airflow option

Verified reviews

What our customers say

5.00 out of 5

Based on 80 verified reviews

Verified

Really works!

Works great, breather easier and have stopped snoring.

Darryl Scoble

17 Jul 2026

Verified

Five stars!

Wonderful company to deal with. Great customer service. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Elizabeth Sellers

8 Jul 2026

Verified

Good value and seem to work well

Good value and seem to work well, especially for training!

Paul Mystakidis

2 Jul 2026

Verified

Great products

Renee Small

24 Jun 2026

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Why you can buy with confidence

Backed, tested & shipped from Australia

Risk-free

30-night money-back

Sleep on it. Not for you? Full refund.

ARTG 508285

TGA-listed

Listed on Australia's therapeutic-goods register.

AU warehouse

Same-day dispatch

Order before 2pm AEST, ships today.

Skin-safe

Drug-free & hypoallergenic

No medication. No rebound. No fuss.

Frequently bought together

Lift the nose. Seal the mouth.

The Ultimate Bundle pairs your nasal strips with our gentle sleep mouth tape — the full nasal-breathing system, in one box.

RhinoGear Extra-Strength Nasal Strips 30 pack+RhinoGear Performance Mouth Tape 30 pack

Best value

The Ultimate Bundle

  • 30 Triple-Spring Nasal Strips
  • 30 nights of gentle Sleep Mouth Tape
  • Bundle price — cheaper than buying both separately
View the Ultimate BundleOr just add mouth tape →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The long version

Everything to know, in plain English

RhinoGear Performance mouth tape for sleep is Australia's best-value gentle mouth tape — a hypoallergenic, TGA-listed strip designed to encourage nasal breathing through the night. Each 30-pack delivers a month of quieter, deeper sleep without the harsh adhesive or 'mummy mouth' feel of imported mouth tape brands.

3× lift
12-hr wear
TGA-listed

Mouth tape (sometimes called sleep tape or mouth strips) is a small adhesive strip that sits gently across the lips during sleep. Its job is simple: encourage you to breathe through your nose instead of your mouth. Nasal breathing filters and humidifies air, supports deeper sleep, and is associated with quieter nights and less morning dry mouth. RhinoGear mouth tape is engineered specifically for nightly sleep use — gentle enough to remove without pulling skin, secure enough to stay put through the night.