Handwraps are fundamental equipment in almost all stand-up martial arts and their variants. In sports like boxing, kickboxing, thai boxing, and cardio boksen, almost everyone uses boxing wraps, also called bandages or windings.
Everyone who practices these fighting and ring sports, whether purely recreational or competitive, does well to have at least one, preferably several pairs of decent handwraps in their bag.
They are used in every training and are therefore at least as important as a good pair of boxing gloves. Choosing a nice pair of handwraps is therefore very important, and we are happy to help you with that in this best-buy guide.
Why do you wear handwraps in boxing, cardio boksen, and kickboxing?
Handwraps are intended to protect the bones in your hands, your knuckles, and your wrists during training in all martial arts where punching is involved. They ensure (when applied properly, of course) that your fist is more compact and your hands and knuckles can better absorb the blows.
The handwraps also provide essential support and alignment for the wrists, putting them in a better position and better able to absorb the shocks from punching. Handwraps also give your hands more grip as a fist and will make your boxing gloves literally fit "like a glove."
A nice added benefit, or positive side effect, is that the handwraps also absorb a lot of sweat that does not get back into your boxing gloves themselves. You can easily wash the handwraps after every training, something you better not do with your boxing gloves.
With good handwraps, you can train better and harder with much less risk of injury than without.
Best-buy guide for handwraps
Most people logically look for handwraps for the most popular martial arts: boxing, thai boxing, and kickboxing. However, even in more fitness-oriented classes like HIIT boxing and cardio boksen, almost everyone uses boxing wraps.
Criteria for scoring handwraps*
When evaluating the boxing wraps, we look at the most important properties of wraps: the quality of the fabric used and the finishing, the comfort, and the price. We will score the wraps based on these criteria.
- Quality: The fabric used, the finishing, and the sturdiness of the Velcro.
- Comfort & ease of use: The presence of a thumb loop, the length of the Velcro, and how comfortable the handwraps are for everyday use.
- Price: We have not made a subdivision into different price categories in this best-buy guide, so that is why we include it as a scoring factor.
Fight2Win has an enormous collection of different handwraps for boxing, kickboxing, and cardio boksen in the assortment. *From this assortment, we will make a selection of the top 9 based on customer experiences and feedback, popularity, external review sites, and our own expertise.
Top 9 handwraps (2025 edition)
- Twins Cotton CH
- Hayabusa Deluxe
- Rival Mexican Stretch
- Hayabusa Perfect Stretch
- XPRT Easy Stretch
- Fairtex Cotton
- Booster Regular Stretch
- Winning VL-B
- Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch
1. Twins Cotton CH
Finally, we have been able to add the Twins handwraps to our assortment and we are very happy about that. All Twins materials in Europe go through the distributor who determines the range. We have long asked to include, besides the boxing gloves, pads, and shin guards, also the smaller but equally important materials like handwraps and ankle guards in the assortment.
The Twins handwraps are made in the homeland of Muay Thai: Thailand. And they know very well there that good materials are essential in practicing all martial arts.
Quality Twins Cotton CH (Score: 9/10)
The Twins handwraps are extremely neatly finished as far as you can say that about a handwrap. The 100% cotton handwrap also looks and feels much more luxurious and pleasant than cheaper polyester variants. They feature a nice Twins brand label and are very durably made like all other products from Twins Special.
Comfort & ease of use Twins Cotton CH (Score: 9/10)
The handwraps from Twins are made of lightly stretchable cotton. Cotton is one of the most comfortable materials to wear. This applies to clothing, but certainly also to handwraps. The cotton from which the Twins handwraps are made is soft and comfortable.
The advantage of 100% cotton handwraps compared to polyester blends is that they are much more breathable. This is especially pleasant with handwraps because you will sweat enough already. The Twins handwraps are among the nicest handwraps we have ever had in our hands.
Furthermore, the Twins handwraps obviously have a comfortable thumb loop to start wrapping with and neatly finished Velcro to close. Our tip: let them dry naturally and hung out, because cotton wrinkles and shrinks much more than polyester types.
Price Twins Cotton CH (Score: 6/10)
The Twins handwraps fall into the higher price category, hence the somewhat lower score. However, the Cotton CH are more than worth the price, as you will benefit greatly from them during training.
As mentioned in the introduction, we included price as a scoring factor because we compare the handwraps in one category.
Features Twins Cotton CH:
| Material | 100% Cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 450 cm |
| Colors | Black, white, green, ... |
Pros:
+ Luxurious and soft 100% cotton
+ Breathable light-elastic fabric and neatly finished
Cons:
- Slightly higher price
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2. Hayabusa Deluxe
We have had the regular Hayabusa Perfect Stretch handwraps in our range for many years with great pleasure. They have been and still are very popular with our customers because of their excellent quality. A few years ago, Hayabusa released a more luxurious version of their handwraps, fittingly named: Deluxe.
Quality Hayabusa Deluxe (Score: 9/10)
These Hayabusa handwraps are really beautifully finished and contain no weaving flaws or issues in the luxurious fabric. They are also made in very beautiful and chic colors with the logo - the now well-known falcon - woven into the luxurious fabric.
The closure has a luxury rubber label as a tab, which further emphasizes the quality. The Hayabusa Deluxe handwraps are made from luxury nylon yarn. This material is also widely used in socks, carpets, and other garments due to its positive properties: it is the strongest synthetic fiber type and at the same time resilient.
By using nylon yarn, the Hayabusa handwraps also maintain their desired elasticity for a very long time and crease minimally during washing. They also retain their color after frequent washing.
Comfort & ease of use Hayabusa Deluxe (Score: 9/10)
The Twins handwraps are made from lightly stretchable nylon yarn. Nylon yarn is one of the most comfortable synthetic materials to wear. The luxury yarn used for the Hayabusa handwraps is soft, stretchy, and comfortable.
The advantage of nylon handwraps compared to cotton or cheaper polyester blends is that they crease much less or lose their elastic properties. They are also moisture-resistant, so they don’t get moldy or soaked through.
The Hayabusa Deluxe handwraps naturally have a luxury thumb loop to start wrapping with, and the Velcro closure features a nice rubber label.
They’re top quality, the Velcro doesn’t stick, and they fit well.
Price Hayabusa Deluxe (Score: 6/10)
Of course, there is a higher price tag on these beautiful and luxurious handwraps from the Canadian top brand. This results in a lower score in this category.
Features Hayabusa Deluxe:
| Material | 100% Nylon yarn |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 460 cm |
| Colors | Black, red, blue |
Pros:
+ Luxury 100% nylon yarn
+ Lightly elastic fabric and premium finish
Cons:
- Slightly higher price
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3. Rival Mexican stretch
The Rival Mexican Stretch handwraps are among our best-sellers in terms of wraps. The Canadian top brand has succeeded in offering quality handwraps at a very competitive price.
Besides the Mexican, Rival Boxing Gear has another model of handwraps in their range: the Guerrero's. The Mexican Stretch comes in multiple lengths besides the standard 180" (450 cm), so you can order the perfect length for you.
Rival Boxing Gear is truly a boxing brand through and through, with all key staff having a background in Western boxing. With this knowledge, they bring their products to market with real passion.
Quality Rival Mexican Stretch (Score: 8/10)
The Mexican Stretch handwraps are made from a material blend of two fabrics with the best properties for handwraps; 50% nylon and 50% cotton. This gives them the strong, durable qualities of nylon yarn and the comfort and breathability of cotton.
At first glance, the Rival handwraps appear somewhat more fragile (more on this under comfort) and less fancy than the Hayabusa or Twins, but don’t be fooled: these are truly top handwraps!
By using partly nylon yarn, the Rival handwraps maintain their desired elasticity for a long time and crease less during washing. They also retain their color after frequent washing.
Good stretch and softness; good material quality, not too thin or thick; 530cm allows you to wrap your wrist multiple times compared to most other handwraps - this is great for someone with large hands
Comfort & ease of use Rival Mexican Stretch (Score: 9/10)
The handwraps from Rival are made of a lightly stretchable nylon-cotton blend. This makes them pleasant to wrap and comfortable to wear. The secret of these handwraps lies in their limited thickness.
Rival has sought a way to make thinner handwraps that offer the same protection as thicker and stiffer variants. The Mexican Stretch handwraps are the result. This means you have less trouble stuffing very thick fists into your boxing gloves while enjoying at least the same protection!
Of course, they have a thumb loop and a Velcro closure to secure them. This looks a bit simpler compared to some other brands, but function takes precedence over appearance here.
Price Rival Mexican Stretch (Score: 8/10)
Although the Mexican Stretch are simply top handwraps, Rival Boxing Gear has managed to keep the price quite sharp. Win-win. This earns them extra points compared to more expensive competitors.
Features Rival Mexican Stretch:
| Material | 50% nylon, 50% cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 380 cm, 450 cm, 530 cm |
| Colors | Black, red, blue, white, ... |
Pros:
+ Extra thin for ease of use
+ Light-elastic fabric with breathable cotton properties
Cons:
- Eyes less premium
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4. Hayabusa Perfect Stretch
We have had the regular Hayabusa Perfect Stretch handwraps in our range for many years with great pleasure. They have been and still are very popular with our customers because of their excellent quality. A few years ago, Hayabusa released a more luxurious version of their handwraps, fittingly named: Deluxe.
Quality Hayabusa Perfect Stretch (Score: 8/10)
These Hayabusa handwraps are well finished and look sleek. They are made from a nylon-cotton blend, combining the best properties of both materials. They have the strong, durable qualities of nylon yarn and the comfort and breathability of cotton.
The closure has a simple woven label that does the job just fine. Over the years, the Perfect Stretch handwraps have proven to be consistently high quality and are enjoyed by many of our customers, hence the good score in this area.
Comfort & ease of use Hayabusa Perfect Stretch (Score: 8/10)
The Perfect Stretch handwraps from Hayabusa are made of lightly stretchable material and feel comfortable. They wrap nicely around your hands and have an ideal width and length.
The advantage of nylon handwraps compared to cotton or cheaper polyester blends is that they crease much less or lose their elastic properties. They are also moisture-resistant, so they don’t get moldy or soaked through.
Of course, they have a thumb loop and a Velcro closure to secure them. This looks a bit simpler compared to the Deluxe version, but it just does what it needs to do.
I have been using Hayabusa handwraps for years, nice and long, love them!
Price Hayabusa Perfect Stretch (Score: 8/10)
The Hayabusa has a good market-conform price, especially considering that Hayabusa is regarded as a premium brand.
Features Hayabusa Deluxe:
| Material | 50% nylon, 50% cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 460 cm |
| Colors | Black, red, blue, ... |
Pros:
+ Lots of nice special colors
+ Light-elastic fabric that feels comfortable
Cons:
- Compared to the Deluxe version, somewhat simpler
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5. XPRT Easy Stretch
We have had the XPRT Easy Stretch handwraps in our range for many years with great pleasure. Due to the sharp pricing, this is by far our best-selling boxing handwrap.
They are still very popular with our customers because they simply have the best price-quality ratio. A premium version of these highly sought-after handwraps will be released in 2026.
Quality XPRT Easy Stretch (Score: 7/10)
The XPRT handwraps simply score a decent pass on this aspect. They are made of a polyester-cotton blend, which gives the handwraps a nice light stretch and also makes them sturdy for regular use.
The closure has a simple woven label which is just fine. The Easy Stretch handwraps have proven to be of solid quality for many years and are used with pleasure by many of our customers, hence the good score on this point.
Comfort & ease of use XPRT Easy Stretch (Score: 7/10)
The Easy Stretch handwraps from XPRT Fight Gear are made of lightly stretchable material and feel sturdy and light. They wrap nicely around your hands and are of an ideal width and length. We have a short and long version in our range.
The advantage of poly-cotton blends is that they have many of the strong properties of polyester types and are also cheaper to produce.
Of course, they have a thumb loop and a Velcro closure to secure them. This looks a bit simpler, but it just does what it needs to do. After all, the handwraps just go under your gloves anyway.
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Price XPRT Easy Stretch (Score: 10/10)
The XPRT have an unbeatable price: for the price of most brand handwraps, you can buy two or more sets of XPRT that do just as well.
Features XPRT Easy Stretch:
| Material | 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 250 cm and 450 cm |
| Colors | Black, red, blue, ... |
Pros:
+ Lots of nice special colors
+ Unbeatable price-quality ratio
Cons:
- No super fancy look or luxury finish
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6. Fairtex Cotton
We have been able to add the Fairtex handwraps to our assortment over the past year, and we are very happy with that. Fairtex has no fixed distributor in Europe, so it is not always easy to get these sought-after Thai materials.
The Fairtex handwraps are made (like all other Fairtex Gear) in the homeland of Muay Thai: Thailand. Everything is tested in the Fairtex Training Camp in Pattaya, and they know that good materials are essential when practicing boxing, thai boxing, and MMA.
Quality Fairtex Cotton CH (Score: 8/10)
The Fairtex handwraps are carefully finished and come neatly rolled from the factory. The 100% cotton handwraps also feel much more comfortable and durable than cheaper polyester variants. They feature a sought-after Fairtex brand label and are sustainably made like many other artisanal products from Thailand.
Comfort & ease of use Fairtex Cotton (Score: 8/10)
The Fairtex handwraps are made of lightly stretchable 100% cotton. Cotton is one of the nicer natural materials to wear for your body. This applies to clothing, but also to handwraps. The Fairtex Cotton handwraps are made of soft and comfortable cotton.
A big advantage of 100% cotton handwraps compared to synthetic materials is that they breathe much more. This is very pleasant with handwraps because you already sweat enough in your boxing gloves. The Fairtex handwraps are among the more comfortable wraps we have had in our assortment.
The Fairtex handwraps feature a comfortable starter thumb loop to begin wrapping. The Velcro closure is neat and professionally finished. Our tip: let them dry naturally and hung out, because cotton wrinkles and shrinks a lot in the dryer.
Price Fairtex Cotton (Score: 8/10)
Quality costs money, that's simple. The Fairtex handwraps fall into the higher price category, but it is still a fair price for an honestly made product. The Fairtex wraps are definitely worth the amount, as you will enjoy them a lot during Training.
As mentioned in the introduction, we included price as a scoring factor because we compare the handwraps in one category.
Features Fairtex Cotton:
| Material | 100% Cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 450 cm |
| Colors | Black, Red-white-blue |
Pros:
+ Luxurious and soft 100% cotton
+ Breathable light-elastic fabric
+ Expert finish
Cons:
- Slightly higher price
- Hard to obtain
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7. Booster Regular Stretch
We have had the Booster Regular Stretch handwraps in our assortment for quite some time. Due to the sharp pricing, this is a popular straightforward handwrap to complete your Booster set.
Booster handwraps are popular with our customers because they simply have an excellent price and the brand is well known in the (Dutch) kickboxing world.
Quality Booster Regular Stretch (Score: 6/10)
The XPRT handwraps simply score a pass on this aspect. They are made of a polyester-cotton blend, which gives the handwraps a nice light stretch. They are also sturdy enough for regular use.
The closure has a very basic woven label which is just fine. The Booster Regular Stretch handwraps have proven to be of sufficient quality and are used with pleasure by many of our customers. A small note is that they look a bit messy right after first use. But of course, they are not expensive, premium handwraps.
Comfort & ease of use Booster Regular Stretch (Score: 7/10)
The Regular Stretch handwraps from Booster Fight Gear are made of slightly stretchy material and feel a bit fragile. However, they are sturdy enough. Wrapping is actually pleasant because they are not stiff and thick.
The Booster handwraps are, like many handwraps in the more affordable segment, made of a poly-cotton blend. The advantage of poly-cotton blends is that they have many of the strong properties of polyester types and are also cheaper to produce.
The Booster handwraps have a thumb loop and a Velcro closure to secure them. This looks simple, but it just does what it needs to do. After all, the handwraps just go under your gloves.
Price Booster Regular Stretch (Score: 9/10)
The Booster handwraps have a good price point: for the price of most brand handwraps, you can buy two or more sets of Booster that also function excellently.
Features Booster Regular Stretch:
| Material | 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 460 cm |
| Colors | Black, red, blue, ... |
Pros:
+ Lots of nice special colors
+ Excellent price-quality ratio
Cons:
- Slightly messy finish
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8. Winning VL-B Extension
The Winning VL-B handwraps have been part of our beautiful Winning collection for some time, and among the Winning handwraps, this is by far the most popular. Winning is simply the holy grail when it comes to boxing, so the boxing wraps naturally belong in the F2W assortment.
Like all Winning gear, these handwraps come with a very hefty price tag. That’s just part of products that are sustainably produced and not made in a low-wage country.
Quality Winning VL-B (Score: 9/10)
When we first got the Winning VL-B handwraps in our hands, we thought... this is very fragile, it seems for single use only. The Rayon handwraps look very delicate and deserve more care than a cheap alternative, but they are surprisingly durable.
We have sold quite a few sets of these to competitive boxers, serious recreationalists, and even professional boxers. Once they get used to them, they don’t want anything else. The handwraps resemble the mesh that pro boxers use in a match, but in the form of a reusable handwrap.
The Winning handwraps look very neat, but research shows you also need to handle these delicate handwraps carefully. Not something to just throw in with the rest in the washing machine and hope for the best.
Comfort & ease of use Winning VL-B (Score: 10/10)
The VL-B handwraps from Winning are made of stretchy mesh-like material and feel fragile. However, they are sturdy enough and provide your knuckles with unprecedented protection. Because they are so thin, you can easily wrap them around your hands like a layer of plaster, according to users on Reddit.
The Winning handwraps are made from a unique material for handwraps: Rayon. Rayon is an artificially made fiber based on the cell walls of plants (cellulose). It’s the fibers from eucalyptus trees, bamboo, and wood that make the fine threads of the yarn. The yarn resembles cotton but is stronger, more flexible, and softer. As a result, the fabric almost feels like silk.
The Winning handwraps have a luxurious thumb loop and a Velcro closure to secure them. It looks simple but is meticulously finished as we expect from Winning.
Stays firmly in place, lasts through an entire training without coming loose. Worth the price!
Price Winning VL-B (Score: 2/10)
The Winning handwraps have an almost unbelievably high price. They are made in Japan, where wages are much higher than in surrounding Asian countries. You don’t buy Winning to get a bargain, but because you have a passion for boxing.
Features Winning VL-B:
| Material | 100% Rayon |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 450 cm |
| Colors | White |
Pros:
+ Unique, professional boxing wraps
+ It’s from Winning
Cons:
- Very expensive
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External sources:
- Youtube - Csquared Boxing
- Reddit.com - Winning Handwraps review
- Reddit.com - Winning VL-B worth buying?
9. Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch
The traditional Cleto Reyes handwraps have been part of our beautiful collection from the classic Mexican brand for some time now. Cleto Reyes is synonymous with boxing, so the boxing wraps naturally belong in the F2W assortment.
Like all Cleto Reyes products, the handwraps come with a hefty price tag. Understandable, as Reyes is a premium A-brand in the boxing world.
Quality Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch (Score: 8/10)
The Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch handwraps come very neatly packaged and look exceptionally well made. The polyester material looks very clean and neatly finished. No loose threads or messy impression.
They are also very solid handwraps that can withstand many training sessions. The 100% polyester material is also washable and easy to roll tightly before and after use.
The Cleto handwraps look very neat, but research shows they are not for everyone. Some boxers swear by them, some hate them. This will be explained in the comfort and ease of use section.
Comfort & ease of use Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch (Score: 5/10)
The Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch handwraps are, as the name suggests, non-stretchable. This basically means they are not handwraps for beginners, because wrapping tightly without stretch requires some experience.
A big flaw of the Cleto handwraps is that the Velcro does not align well at the end of wrapping the handwraps. It does work eventually, but you can expect a bit more from such a premium brand.
The Cleto Reyes handwraps are extra long (500 cm), which is a solution for many boxers to wrap very tightly.
Furthermore, the Cleto handwraps have a well-reinforced thumb loop and, as mentioned earlier, a Velcro closure to secure them. This is also very neatly finished with a luxury Cleto Reyes logo.
Price Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch (Score: 3/10)
The Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch handwraps have a fairly high price. They are made in Mexico, rather than in low-cost producing Asian countries.
Features Cleto Reyes Non-Stretch:
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Closure | Thumb loop and Velcro |
| Sizes | 500 cm |
| Colors | Black |
Pros:
+ Very solid appearance and finish
+ Extra long (500 cm)
Cons:
- Expensive
- Not everyone appreciates them
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SCOREBOARD*
| Model | Quality | Comfort | Price |
| Twins CH | 9/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Hayabusa Deluxe | 9/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Rival Mexican | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Hayabusa Perfect | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| XPRT Easy Stretch | 7/10 | 7/10 | 10/10 |
| Fairtex Cotton | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Booster Regular | 6/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Winning VL-B | 9/10 | 10/10 | 2/10 |
| Cleto Reyes | 8/10 | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Model | OVERALL | ||
| Twins CH | 25/30 | ||
| Hayabusa Deluxe | 25/30 | ||
| Rival Mexican | 25/30 | ||
| Hayabusa Perfect | 24/30 | ||
| XPRT Easy Stretch | 24/30 | ||
| Fairtex Cotton | 24/30 | ||
| Booster Regular | 22/30 | ||
| Winning VL-B | 21/30 | ||
| Cleto Reyes | 18/30 | ||
* The scores are based on customer experiences and feedback, popularity, external product reviews, ratings, and our own expertise.
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