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Hostage Tape is a mouth-taping product designed to encourage nasal breathing during sleep.
£25
Hostage Tape is a mouth-taping product designed to encourage nasal breathing during sleep.
Hostage Tape is a mouth-taping product designed to encourage nasal breathing during sleep. A 30-pack provides a month's supply of nightly use.
Apply one strip horizontally across the lips immediately before sleep, ensuring the skin is clean and dry. Remove gently in the morning. Follow any additional guidance printed on the packaging.
Hostage Tape is a mouth-taping product designed to encourage nasal breathing during sleep. A 30-pack provides a month's supply of nightly use. The tape is applied across the lips at bedtime to gently discourage mouth breathing, which is associated with snoring, dry mouth, and disrupted sleep architecture. Nasal breathing, by contrast, filters and humidifies incoming air, supports nitric oxide production in the nasal passages, and may contribute to more consolidated, restful sleep.
This product suits people who wake with a dry mouth or sore throat, those whose partners report snoring, or anyone who suspects mouth breathing is undermining their sleep quality. It is also used by those working on sleep hygiene more broadly, alongside other interventions such as positional therapy or white-noise management.
Mouth taping is a low-tech, non-pharmaceutical approach. It does not require a prescription and carries no systemic side effects for healthy adults. That said, it is not appropriate for people with nasal obstruction, significant congestion, or any condition affecting breathing. Those with obstructive sleep apnoea should speak to their doctor before using tape in place of, or alongside, established treatment. The tape itself is formulated for facial skin contact and is designed to be removed comfortably in the morning.
Standard UK delivery included on every order, 1 to 3 working days after dispatch.
Next working day for £25 when you order by 12pm. Orders placed before 12pm on a working day leave the same day. Later orders leave the next working day.
You can return unopened and unused items within 30 days of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights. Read the delivery and returns terms
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Sign inIt is suitable for healthy adults without nasal obstruction. If you have a deviated septum, chronic congestion, or any condition that impairs nasal airflow, do not tape your mouth without medical advice. It should not replace CPAP or other prescribed treatment for sleep apnoea.
The tape is designed to hold the lips together gently, not seal them completely. Most users can open their mouth if needed. That said, if you are prone to sudden nasal congestion — from allergies or a cold, for example — it is sensible to skip taping on those nights.
Some users notice less dry mouth and fewer nighttime wake-ups within the first week. Reduced snoring, as reported by a partner, is often observed in a similar timeframe. Meaningful improvements in sleep quality typically become clearer after a few consistent weeks.
Mouth taping is a mechanical aid and does not interact with sleep supplements. If you use a mandibular advancement device or similar oral appliance, check compatibility before combining the two, as the fit may differ.
The tape is formulated for overnight use on facial skin. If you have particularly sensitive skin or a known adhesive allergy, test a small section on your inner wrist before applying to the lips, and discontinue use if you experience irritation.
Overall
6 months ago
Used to wake up every morning with my mouth completely parched. Started using this about three weeks ago and the difference is noticeable — proper sleep, no dry throat, and my partner says the snoring has calmed right down. Bit weird at first putting tape on your face but you forget about it within minutes.
7 months ago
Bought this on a friend's recommendation after moaning about waking up tired despite going to bed early enough. Two weeks in and I'm genuinely sleeping more soundly. I did a fair bit of reading on nasal breathing before trying it and this tape is comfortable — doesn't pull at the skin when you take it off in the morning.
8 months ago
It does what it promises — I wake up with less of that groggy, dry-mouthed feeling I'd had for years. My only gripe is the strips feel slightly too narrow across the lips; I've got a wider mouth and find I need to be careful about placement each night. Not a dealbreaker, but a larger size option would be welcome. Would still reorder.
8 months ago
Third month buying these. Simple, effective, skin-friendly. Stacks well with everything else I do for sleep hygiene.
1 year ago
My partner pointed out after about a week that I'd stopped snoring as badly. I hadn't even clocked the improvement myself but I was waking up feeling more rested. The tape comes off cleanly in the morning without any redness, which I was worried about. Good month's supply for the price.
1 year ago
I travel a lot for work and sleep quality on the road has always been poor. Started using mouth tape alongside a sleep mask and some basic white-noise on my phone. The combination made a real difference — I think the nasal breathing piece was the missing link for me. The strips are easy to pack and the adhesive is gentle enough that I don't have any skin irritation even with nightly use. A solid product.
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