About

More Than Just Tape. It’s a Commitment to Better Recovery.

Hi, I’m Dylan, the founder of Tui Tape and architect turned wellness innovator.

For most of my life, I’ve chased better rest, but never quite caught it. As a competitive rower in high school, I trained hard but always felt one step behind. While teammates played in the river during lunch breaks at rowing camp, I was passed out in bed. Yawning constantly, never truly recovered, no matter how much I slept or how strong I was. Standing tall at 6’3”, 191cm, I had the build for elite sport, but not the energy to match.

Years later, even after trying everything from sleep apnea machine rentals to breathing exercises, I still woke up drained, with a dry mouth and that foggy, heavy feeling. Looking back at old photos, it’s obvious: I was a classic mouth breather... Jaw slack, mouth open, never quite getting the air I needed.

My breakthrough came when I realised it wasn’t just one thing, it was two. My nostrils would collapse under even moderate effort, forcing me back to mouth breathing. And without support, my mouth would fall open at night, undoing any progress I had made throughout the day.

So I built a system: nasal strips to keep my airways open, and gentle mouth tape to guide me back to nasal breathing. The result? Deeper rest, sharper focus, and the kind of recovery I’d only dreamt about.

Rooted in Auckland, New Zealand, Tui Tape was born from that insight, and a belief that everyone deserves to Optimise Sleep & Energise Daytime Performance through simple, science-backed tools.

We’re not selling a medical fix. We’re offering a clean, effective solution for athletes, professionals, and everyday people who care about their health, recovery, and long-term performance.

Every product is designed with intention: latex-free for sensitive skin, architect-inspired for modern aesthetics, and built for real life, whether you’re sleeping, training, or just trying to feel human again!

Tui Tape is proudly owned and operated by Venture Supply Co. Limited (NZBN 9429052828805), a New Zealand company based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our mission is simple: provide safe, natural, and effective breathing support so you can wake up feeling refreshed to perform at your best.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Dylan | Founder, Tui Tape