Stretch Gauze

Stretch gauze is also known as conforming gauze. Our stretch gauze comes in 3 different sizes (2", 3" 4") and each 5 yd. roll is individually wrapped. These gauze rolls are not sterile. Stretch gauze is made from medical grade, man-made material similar to polyester. The product is latex free.

In almost all cases, a sterile gauze pad, a non adherent pad or a moist dressing is placed on the wound before wrapping with a gauze roll. The gauze roll is used primarily to help keep the sterile dressing in place. In most instances the wound is also cleaned and disinfected prior to dressing.

Once a sterile gauze pad or other dressing is covered by stretch gauze, tape can be used to secure the end of the gauze. Some extra tape between the skin and the gauze helps keep the dressing in place.

We sell 4 types of tape that are all suitable for taping gauze to itself or to the skin.

• Transpore
• Micropore
• Cotton
• Waterproof

If the wound is “leaking” heavily, several gauze pads should be used to absorb all fluids. With a properly dressed wound, no liquids should leak through to the outside.

Non Sterile gauze has a shelf life of many years, so there is no need to worry about stocking up.

Although we have determined that non sterile gauze is the most economical for our customers, we also supply sterile stretch gauze.

Prior to the introduction of stretch gauze, the standard gauze was 100% cotton weave. This type of gauze is still available, but since hospitals have discontinued it’s use, we no longer stock it in our stores.

Some of our premade First Aid kits that we sell have cotton gauze in them, and they are generally wrapped in paper. They come as sterile and non sterile and are appropriately marked. If the item does not say sterile, then assume it is not, regardless of the type of packaging.