GrifGrips

What GrifGrips does

GrifGrips, LLC. is a Huntsville, Alabama-based direct-to-consumer manufacturer of medical-grade adhesive patches designed to secure continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and infusion sets for people with diabetes. Founded in 2014 by a NASA engineer after his son's Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, the company developed its proprietary adhesive technology by testing over 2,000 adhesive blends, resulting in three specialized formulas: Extreme (up to 10-14 days of wear for athletes and swimmers), Original (balanced everyday wear), and Clear (transparent, low-profile for sensitive skin). Products are device-specific, covering Dexcom (G6, G7, Stelo), FreeStyle Libre (2/2+/3/3+/Lingo), Omnipod (5/DASH), Medtronic Guardian 4, Eversense 365, and universal infusion sets, with all patches made in the USA using hypoallergenic, latex-free, waterproof materials.

The company operates an e-commerce-first business model selling directly through grifgrips.com, with core SKUs priced at approximately $21-$30 per 15-20 pack and a Subscribe & Save subscription offering a 15% discount on 30/60/90-day auto-deliveries. Adjacent consumables include GRIFOFF™ adhesive remover wipes and GRIFPREP™ barrier wipes, plus a sports tape roll for custom applications. Products are FSA/HSA eligible, shipped free within the US over $35, and fulfilled internationally to Canada, Australia, and European markets including Estonia. Per company-reported metrics, GrifGrips has served over 200,000 customers with a 4.8/5 rating and reported 97% stay-on, 94% longer-wear, 92% less-irritation, and 89% fewer-replacement outcomes.

GrifGrips is a family-owned LLC with no disclosed institutional funding or venture capital, operating with 11-50 employees. The customer base is entirely long-tail individual consumers; the named testimonials are parents of T1D children, active adults, and caregivers rather than enterprise or institutional buyers. Marketing is concentrated on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), email, content, and community partnerships (e.g., Diabetes Youth Services). The company has expanded into adjacent prep-and-removal consumables and international fulfillment but has not pursued M&A, external capital, or platform/AI initiatives.

Name

GrifGrips

Legal name

GrifGrips, LLC.

Website

https://grifgrips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GrifGrips is a family-owned, US-based direct-to-consumer manufacturer of medical-grade adhesive patches that secure continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and infusion sets for people with diabetes, serving over 200,000 customers through its own e-commerce site and international shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Adhesives for Diabetes Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAHAL

Diabetes Care Device Accessories & Adhesives (Sensors/Pump Supplies)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Diabetes Care Devices (CGM, Insulin Delivery)

Keywords

• Diabetes adhesive patches
• CGM overpatches
• Insulin pump adhesives
• Medical adhesive products
• Wearable device accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: GrifGrips generates revenue primarily through direct e-commerce sales of adhesive patches and accessories. Products are sold in packs (typically 15-20 patches) with prices ranging from approximately $21-$30 per pack. The company offers a subscription model (Subscribe & Save) providing a 15% discount for recurring deliveries.
2. Accessory Products: Revenue from complementary products including adhesive remover wipes ($14.95 for 50-pack), barrier wipes ($12.71 for 50-pack), and sports tape rolls ($27.95-$39.99).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GrifGrips designs, manufactures, and sells medical-grade adhesive patches that secure continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and infusion sets to the skin of people with diabetes. The company offers device-specific patches (Dexcom G6, G7, Stelo, FreeStyle Libre 2/2+/3/3+, Lingo, Omnipod, Medtronic Guardian, Eversense 365, and Universal) across three proprietary adhesive formulas (Extreme, Original, Clear), plus accessory products including GRIFOFF adhesive remover wipes, GRIFPREP barrier wipes, and sports tape rolls. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the company's website with a Subscribe & Save subscription option and FSA/HSA eligibility.

Product overview

GrifGrips is a medical device adhesive company offering a portfolio of adhesive patches and accessories for people with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and infusion sets. The core product line consists of adhesive patches available in three specialized formulas (Extreme, Original, and Clear) designed for different activity levels and skin sensitivities. Product portfolio includes device-specific patches for Dexcom G7/Stelo, Dexcom G6, FreeStyle Libre 3/3+, Libre 2/2+/Lingo, Omnipod, Medtronic Guardian, and Eversense 365. Supporting accessories include GRIFOFF™ Adhesive Remover Wipes and GRIFPREP™ Adhesive Barrier Wipes. The company also offers a Sports Tape Roll for customizable securing solutions. All patches are medical-grade, waterproof, sweatproof, latex-free, and made in the USA, with wear times of up to 7-14 days depending on the adhesive formula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRIFOFF™: Adhesive remover wipes brand for painless removal of CGM patches and medical adhesives
• GRIFPREP™

Products and services

• Dexcom G7 & Stelo Adhesive Patches

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% stay-on rate through water, sweat, and daily activity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DYS (Diabetes Youth Services)minorOthersGrifGrips displays the DYS logo on their website, indicating a relationship with this diabetes youth organization. DYS supports kids and families affected by diabetes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RockaDex: UK- and EU-based seller of CGM adhesive patches and tapes with a comparable SKU matrix and DTC focus. Direct competitor in Europe, complementing GrifGrips' limited international presence.
• Type One Style: Diabetes accessories brand offering adhesive patches and related products targeted at the T1D community, overlapping strongly with GrifGrips on customer persona and category.
• Skin Grip: Closest direct competitor in the CGM and insulin pump adhesive patch category, selling device-specific overpatches for Dexcom, Libre, Medtronic, and Omnipod through a similar DTC e-commerce model. Highly comparable in product, customer, and channel.
• Not Just a Patch: DTC brand selling CGM and pump adhesive patches and tapes with similar device-specific SKUs and a comparable subscription/value-pack model. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same customer base.
• ExpressionMed: DTC competitor offering decorative and functional adhesive patches for CGMs and insulin pumps, with a strong design-library and community-led brand positioning that mirrors GrifGrips' approach.
• Dia-Style: European DTC competitor offering decorative adhesive patches for CGMs and insulin pumps. Competes for the same diabetic-device-wearer customer base, primarily in EU markets.

Broad incumbents

• KT Tape / RockTape: Established sports/ kinesiology tape brands whose athletic, sweat-resistant tape technology overlaps conceptually with GrifGrips' Extreme formula and 'active lifestyle' positioning. Broad incumbent rather than direct CGM-category competitor.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified incumbent in medical tapes and adhesives (e.g., Tegaderm, Micropore) with established hospital, DME, and retail channels. Not a direct DTC competitor, but represents the broader medical-adhesive category and a potential channel partner or competitor if it enters the consumer CGM-patch niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grifgrips
• Instagraminstagram.com/grifgrips
• TikToktiktok.com/@grifgrips
• Xx.com/grifgrips
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grifgrips

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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