MARCH Battle Wrap

2023-03-18T15:03:27-04:00

Vendor: Combat Medical Systems
Type: Pressure Bandage
Price: 13.00

The MARCH™ Battle Wrap® (SKU 02-001) by Combat Medical Systems is a clear, self-adhering elastic compression wrap tested to 5,000 psi tensile strength and 550% elongation at break — designed as a high-performance adjunct compression layer for hemorrhage control. Its transparent construction allows visual wound reassessment through the wrap, while the medical-grade adhesive leaves no skin residue and eliminates the need for clips or fasteners. At 2.5 oz, it packs in minimal cube.

Key Specifications

Specification | Detail
Manufacturer | Combat Medical Systems
SKU | 02-001
Format | Elastic compression wrap only (no integrated wound pad)
Wrap Length | 6 ft. (72 in.)
Weight | 2.5 oz (71 g)
Tensile Strength | 5,000 psi
Elongation at Break | 550%
Transparency | Clear — visual wound reassessment through wrap
Adhesive | Medical-grade, self-adhering, non-irritating, no skin residue
Packing | Minimal cube, 6-foot roll

Product Overview

The MARCH™ Battle Wrap® is a compression adjunct — not a standalone dressing — designed to be applied over an existing wound dressing, hemostatic agent, or wound packing to amplify and sustain compression force. Its clear, self-adhering elastic material bonds to itself and to skin without clips, bars, or hook-and-loop closures, and builds progressive compression with each wrapping pass. The 6-foot length provides enough material for multiple secure passes over large wound sites, splints, or combined dressing-and-wrap constructs.

The Battle Wrap's key differentiator from standard elastic bandages (ACE wraps, Esmark) is its tested mechanical performance: 5,000 psi tensile strength and 550% elongation at break. These values substantially exceed standard elastic cohesive bandages, meaning the Battle Wrap resists delamination and shredding even under heavy use and in environments with moisture, blood, and contamination. The material does not shred or delaminate — it maintains its structural integrity throughout the entire application period.

The transparent design allows visual monitoring of wound status, bleed-through from underlying dressings, and limb perfusion indicators (color, swelling) through the applied wrap — without removing the dressing. When used in conjunction with a hemostatic agent, the Battle Wrap's ability to maintain sustained circumferential pressure directly supports the hemostatic mechanism by keeping the dressing firmly against the wound surface throughout clot formation. The medical-grade adhesive is non-irritating and leaves no residue on skin upon removal, making dressing changes cleaner and less traumatic.

See companion products including the MARCH Battle Bandage and full Bandages & Dressings collection. For hemostatic agents to use with Battle Wrap, see the Hemostatic Agents collection.