Mouthguards
Makura
Makura is a mouthguard brand for contact and team sports, now part of an Irish company. On AFG it is represented by the Tephra Max Convertible, a triple-layer boil-and-bite mouthguard supplied with a removable strap for attaching it to the helmet. Makura states that it carries the CE mark, is SATRA and UKCA certified, and has level 3 impact resistance. It comes in a single senior size, for players aged 11 and over. Our product page uses only the information Makura publishes and offers from European retailers.
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About Makura
Makura is now a division of Sportech Limited, a company based in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Sportech distributed Makura mouthguards in Ireland for more than fifteen years before announcing, in March 2025, that it had acquired the brand and business assets of Makura Sport Limited, taking over worldwide distribution of the brand. According to Makura, its mouthguards are produced in a dedicated factory using tooling it owns.
The Makura Tephra Max Convertible mouthguard
The Makura product in our catalogue belongs to the Tephra range. The Tephra Max Convertible takes the technologies of the Tephra Max and adds a removable strap for attaching it to the helmet, which is handy in American football.
Key features
- triple-layer construction;
- FLEXICORE for shock absorption and a SHOKBLOKER outer layer;
- GELFORM liner, moulded using the boil-and-bite method;
- AIRTHRU breathing channel and SLIPSAFE pads;
- removable helmet strap;
- latex-free, free from BPA, formamide and phthalates (DEHP).
Stated certifications
Makura states that it carries the CE mark, is SATRA and UKCA certified and offers level 3 impact resistance, described as the highest for a boil-and-bite mouthguard. The brand also cites testing to BS EN 1186:2002 and BS EN 71-3:2013.
How to choose
The Tephra Max Convertible comes in a single senior size, intended for players aged 11 and over, so it is not suitable for younger children. If you want to attach your mouthguard to the facemask, the Convertible version is the one to pick; otherwise the Tephra Max offers the same technologies without the strap.
For players in Europe, the stated CE mark is a useful reference point. For comparison, our catalogue also lists the Shock Doctor Gel Max, another triple-layer boil-and-bite mouthguard with a detachable strap, available in youth and adult sizes.
Reading our Makura product pages
Each Makura page in the AFG catalogue shows offers from European retailers, with the price in euros and the date on which the offer was last checked. Technical specifications come only from verified sources, first and foremost the manufacturer's website: anything we have not been able to confirm is simply left out. Links to retailers are affiliate links and are clearly labelled as such.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Makura Tephra Max Convertible CE certified?
Yes. Makura states that it carries the CE mark, is SATRA and UKCA certified, and has level 3 impact resistance.
What is the difference between the Tephra Max and the Tephra Max Convertible?
The Convertible uses the same technologies as the Tephra Max and adds a removable strap to attach the mouthguard to the helmet.
Is Makura an Irish brand?
Makura is a division of Sportech Limited, a company based in Maynooth, Ireland, which announced its acquisition of the brand in March 2025.