CPAP Hose Covers & Tubing Wraps
A CPAP hose cover, also called a tubing wrap, is a soft fleece sleeve that slips over your CPAP hose to keep the warm, humidified air inside from cooling and condensing into water. That means less rainout, the gurgling or damp feeling when condensation runs toward your mask on a cold night. A cover also quiets the hose and protects it from pets and dust. No prescription is needed, and covers are typically FSA and HSA eligible.
Shop by type
- Hose and tubing covers: fleece wraps that insulate the hose against rainout, like the Snugell universal hose cover and the ResMed SlimLine Tubing Wrap.
- Mask and strap covers: soft pads and covers that cushion headgear straps against your skin. Browse our Pad A Cheek comfort covers.
What a hose cover does
Warm, moist air from your humidifier cools as it travels down the hose, and in a cool room that moisture condenses into droplets, which is what causes rainout. A fleece cover insulates the hose so the air stays warm and the water stays as vapor. The benefits add up:
- Less rainout and condensation: keeps water out of your hose and mask.
- Warmer, steadier air: reduces heat loss between the machine and your mask.
- Quieter nights: the fleece dampens the crinkle and rub of the hose against your bedding.
- Protection: shields the hose from dust, and from curious pets and children.
How to choose and size a hose cover
Match the cover to your hose so it fits snugly:
- Length: most hoses are 6 feet, and covers are usually sized to match, so measure yours if you use an 8 foot hose.
- Diameter: covers fit standard 22mm hoses and slimmer 15mm SlimLine tubing, and a universal fleece wrap stretches to fit both.
- Heated tubing: a cover works over a heated hose like the ClimateLineAir and adds insulation for cold rooms, while protecting the more expensive heated tube. For a replacement hose itself, see CPAP hoses and tubing.
- Install: a full-length zipper wraps on in seconds, while slip-on sleeves thread over the hose.
Care and cleaning
Keeping the cover clean is simple: unzip or slide it off, machine wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle with mild detergent, and let it air-dry. Wash it regularly along with your hose so everything stays fresh.
No prescription needed, FSA and HSA eligible
Hose covers and strap covers are comfort accessories, so they do not require a prescription. They are also typically FSA and HSA eligible, so you can use pre-tax funds.
