{"title":"IFAK Kit Builder - Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe IFAK Kit Builder – Gauze collection lets you select the precise hemostatic and wound-packing gauze for your custom Individual First Aid Kit. Choose from CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauzes — QuikClot Combat Gauze, Celox Rapid, ChitoGauze Pro — as well as plain conforming and compressed gauze for wound packing. MED-TAC sources all gauze direct from manufacturers including Z-Medica, Hemcon\/ArQule, and Derma Sciences, ensuring authentic product every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWhat Type of Gauze Belongs in an IFAK?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eAn IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) built to TCCC standards requires two categories of gauze: \u003cstrong\u003ehemostatic gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e for wound packing in non-compressible hemorrhage scenarios, and \u003cstrong\u003ecompressed plain gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e for general wound management and pressure dressing augmentation. Current CoTCCC guidelines list QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin-based) and Celox Rapid or ChitoGauze Pro (chitosan-based) as recommended hemostatic gauze options. Both kaolin and chitosan mechanisms have distinct performance profiles — kaolin works via the intrinsic clotting cascade while chitosan forms a physical gel seal independent of coagulation factors, retaining efficacy in anticoagulated or hypothermic patients. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHemostatic Agents\u003c\/a\u003e collection for the full hemostatic product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Do CoTCCC-Recommended Hemostatic Gauzes Compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eChoosing between gauze types depends on the user's training level, patient population, and mission profile. The table below summarizes the key differences between the CoTCCC-recommended options available in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:600px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eActive Agent\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePressure Hold\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eKaolin\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eActivates intrinsic clotting cascade (Factor XII)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e3 min direct pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCelox Rapid\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eChitosan granules\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eElectrostatic RBC\/platelet aggregation; cascade-independent\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e60 sec firm pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChitoGauze Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eChitosan fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eChitosan mucoadhesive gel seal; cascade-independent\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e3 min direct pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlain Compressed Gauze\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMechanical pressure and wound packing\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eN\/A (adjunct)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSustained manual pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Do You Pack a Wound with Hemostatic Gauze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCorrect wound packing technique is critical to hemostatic gauze efficacy. Per TCCC wound packing protocol: (1) Expose the wound fully and identify the bleeding source. (2) Pack the gauze directly into the wound cavity with your finger, pressing against the bleeding vessel — do not layer gauze on top of the wound. (3) Continue packing until the cavity is firmly filled with no residual space. (4) Apply firm, direct manual pressure for a minimum of three minutes (one minute for Celox Rapid). (5) Secure with an Israeli Bandage or pressure dressing. The key error to avoid is insufficient direct contact between the hemostatic agent and the bleeding vessel — superficial packing significantly reduces efficacy. Training through a TCCC or Stop the Bleed course is strongly recommended before field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWhat Other Gauze Options Should IFAK Builders Consider?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eBeyond hemostatic gauze, a complete IFAK build may include \u003cstrong\u003ecompressed plain gauze rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e for general wound management and tourniquet site padding, \u003cstrong\u003epetrolatum gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e for occlusive wound dressings on burns or sucking chest wounds (in the absence of a dedicated chest seal), and \u003cstrong\u003eeye pad gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e for ocular trauma coverage. Browse the full gauze selection alongside wound care accessories in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/gauze\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGauze\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and complete your IFAK build using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/kit-builder-tourniquet\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kit Builder – Tourniquet\u003c\/a\u003e for tourniquet selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:#121212;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;letter-spacing:.02em;\"\u003eBuild Your Custom IFAK — One Component at a Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;color:#aaa;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended gauze options in stock. Select your hemostatic agent, tourniquet, and airway adjuncts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/kit-builder-tourniquet\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px 8px;padding:11px 26px;background:#9c8f61;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eBUILD: TOURNIQUET\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px 8px;padding:11px 26px;background:#444;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003eHEMOSTATIC AGENTS\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:5px 8px;padding:11px 26px;background:#444;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;letter-spacing:.03em;\"\u003ePRE-BUILT IFAKs\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:32px 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eIs QuikClot Combat Gauze or Celox better for my IFAK?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBoth are CoTCCC-recommended and clinically proven. QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin) is the most widely issued hemostatic gauze in U.S. military IFAKs and has the largest body of battlefield evidence. Celox Rapid and ChitoGauze (chitosan) are preferred when the casualty may be on anticoagulants, is hypothermic, or has impaired coagulation — chitosan works independently of the clotting cascade. If you are building one kit for a general population, Combat Gauze is the standard. If you are building for an anticoagulated patient population or hypothermia-prone environment, chitosan is the better choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eHow much hemostatic gauze should I include in an IFAK?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eTCCC guidelines recommend a minimum of one 3-yard (or equivalent) hemostatic gauze in a basic IFAK. For operator-level kits or military medic packs, two to three rolls are common — one for immediate application and additional rolls if repacking is needed or for multiple casualty scenarios. Z-fold format is preferred for faster deployment than roll format. The standard 3-inch x 4-yard z-fold Combat Gauze fits most standard IFAK pouch configurations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eWhat is the shelf life of hemostatic gauze?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eMost hemostatic gauze carries a 3–5 year shelf life from the date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened vacuum-sealed packaging. Always check the lot-specific expiration date on the packaging. Storage in temperature-stable environments (away from UV exposure and temperature extremes) preserves the full shelf life. Inspect packaging integrity every 6 months — if the vacuum seal is compromised, replace the product regardless of expiration date.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eCan hemostatic gauze be used on head or neck wounds?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eHemostatic gauze can be used for hemorrhage control in accessible head, neck, and facial wounds with appropriate technique. For neck wounds, apply direct pressure over the gauze-packed wound without circumferential wrapping to avoid airway compromise. Intracranial and intranasal use is contraindicated. Always follow current TCCC guidelines and, when possible, have a trained provider manage hemostatic wound packing in anatomically complex areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#121212;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003eIs this gauze the same as what hospitals use?\u003cspan style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:20px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze and Celox products are used in both military\/prehospital and hospital settings. The \"Combat Gauze\" designation refers to the intended deployment environment — austere, resource-limited, prehospital — but the products themselves are the same formulations available in trauma centers and surgical suites. There is no separate \"civilian\" or \"hospital\" version of these products; the formulation is identical across market channels.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:36px 0 14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/kit-builder-tourniquet\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kit Builder – Tourniquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHemostatic Agents\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/gauze\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGauze\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBandages \u0026amp; Dressings\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/march-supplies\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;color:#121212;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-radius:3px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMARCH Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"s-rolled-gauze","title":"S-Rolled Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Gauze \u0026amp; Dressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eS-Rolled Gauze\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSterile 6-ply 100% cotton gauze, 4.5″ × 4.1 yd, in an S-roll dispenser that feeds controlled and keeps the unused portion clean during application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6-ply cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4.5″ × 4.1 yd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eS-roll dispenser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePacking a wound is a high-stress, two-handed procedure. With a plain gauze roll, the unused length spills into the dirt, the blood, and the glove while you work — and what you packed to stay clean doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow do you keep unused gauze clean while you're elbow-deep in the wound?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe S-roll configuration is the answer. Gauze feeds from the dispenser in a controlled, continuous pull — as a unit or as a linear strip for packing — while the remaining gauze stays inside the package, protected from contamination. Premium 6-ply 100% cotton gives the same absorption as NAR Compressed Gauze, with the dispenser ergonomics layered on top. 4.5″ wide, 4.1 yards long, 1.2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt for Controlled Packing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eS-Roll Dispenser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeeds a controlled, continuous length while the unused gauze stays protected inside the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e6-Ply Premium Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFull absorption for cavity packing in even large extremity wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHemostatic Backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorks as backing gauze behind Combat Gauze and other hemostatic dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRed-Tip Technology Access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed package opens one-handed under stress via the red-tipped tear notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Carries It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; combat medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — controlled wound packing under stress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; clinics\u003c\/strong\u003e — conforming bandage and dressing retention\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eIFAK builders\u003c\/strong\u003e — same footprint as Compressed Gauze, better application\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eComplete Bleeding Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eGauze is one layer of the hemorrhage-control stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hemostatic Gauze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eHemostatic-impregnated packing options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Pressure Bandages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eWrap and secure after packing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFull massive-hemorrhage collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eS-Rolled Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/s-rolled-gauze-5600671.jpg?v=1763155922\" alt=\"NAR S-Rolled Gauze\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/s-rolled-gauze-6858879.jpg?v=1763155922\" alt=\"NAR S-Rolled Gauze\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/s-rolled-gauze-4112689.jpg?v=1763155923\" alt=\"NAR S-Rolled Gauze\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eControlled Feed. Clean Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6-Ply Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4.1 yd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e30-0003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-605-2234\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4.5″ W × 4.1 yd L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3″ L × 2″ W × 1″ D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.2 oz (34 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e100% premium cotton, 6-ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eS-roll dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile, vacuum-sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wound packing in an extremity — S-roll dispenser feeds gauze in a controlled linear pull while the unused portion stays inside the sterile package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backing gauze behind Combat Gauze or ChitoGauze — plain cotton fills remaining void space after the hemostatic layer, maximizing absorption without doubling up on hemostatic agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field dressing and conforming bandage — 4.5″ width and 4.1-yard length wraps extremity injuries and secures splints after the primary hemorrhage control step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtext:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass casualty supply — high-volume stock item for trauma stations and bleeding control kits requiring non-hemostatic gauze for secondary packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack wound tightly with direct pressure for minimum 3 minutes after packing — the S-roll dispenser helps maintain sterility during the packing process but does not substitute for proper manual pressure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Rolled Gauze vs. Compressed Gauze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are 6-ply 100% cotton, 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd., sterile, and 1.2 oz. The S-roll dispenser protects unused gauze from contamination during application; compressed gauze is simpler but exposes the roll once opened. Choose S-roll for deliberate packing scenarios. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemorrhage control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Rolled Gauze vs. Combat Gauze (hemostatic):\u003c\/strong\u003e Combat Gauze is CoTCCC-recommended for first-line hemorrhage control; S-Rolled Gauze is plain cotton used as backing gauze or secondary packing. They are complementary, not competing. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehemostatic agents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Rolled Gauze vs. Israeli bandage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Israeli bandage is a pressure dressing for surface application; S-Rolled Gauze is for cavity packing. Sequence: pack with gauze, then apply pressure bandage over the pack. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ebandages and dressings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is NAR S-Rolled Gauze CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Plain cotton gauze is used as backing gauze supporting CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressings. The S-Rolled Gauze's S-roll format is the distinguishing feature — it is not hemostatic itself. For primary hemorrhage control, pair with a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What training is required to use S-Rolled Gauze?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Wound packing is a TCCC skill taught at Combat Lifesaver level and above. The technique — wound packing with direct pressure, 3-minute hold — is the same regardless of gauze format; the S-roll simplifies contamination control during the procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How many yards of gauze are in one S-Rolled Gauze package?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Each vacuum-sealed package contains 4.1 yards (approximately 12.3 feet) of 4.5-inch-wide 6-ply cotton gauze in an S-roll configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for NAR S-Rolled Gauze?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The NSN for NAR S-Rolled Gauze (SKU 30-0003) is 6510-01-605-2234. It is available through MED-TAC International and through DoD supply channels using the NSN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can S-Rolled Gauze be used with a tourniquet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: S-Rolled Gauze is for wound packing — it is not a replacement for a tourniquet. Apply a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage first, then use wound packing gauze for wounds not amenable to tourniquet application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR S-rolled gauze, sterile wound packing gauze, 6-ply cotton gauze, S-roll dispenser gauze, hemostatic backing gauze, North American Rescue 30-0003, NSN 6510-01-605-2234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443256586358,"sku":"30-0003","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/s-rolled-gauze-1027217.jpg?v=1763155922"},{"product_id":"compressed-gauze","title":"Compressed Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSterile Compressed Gauze — North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eOne cube of cotton. Four yards of wound packing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue Compressed Gauze packs a full 4.5″ × 4.1-yard roll of sterile 100% cotton into a 3 × 2 × 1″ vacuum-sealed cube. The proprietary crinkle weave grips and holds fluid for effective wound packing, and the Red-Tip tear notches open one-handed under stress — the workhorse gauze behind every serious bleed kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNAR 30-0052\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4.5″ × 4.1 yd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e6-Ply Crinkle Weave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA tourniquet stops a limb bleed. It does nothing for a deep wound you have to pack — and what you pack with matters. Flat hospital gauze slides out, sheds lint into the wound, and gives you nothing to build pressure against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhen the bleed is one you have to pack, is your gauze actually holding in the cavity — or sliding back out?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eCompressed Gauze is the answer the field standardized on. A six-ply crinkle weave creates a three-dimensional fiber matrix that traps fluid and bites against tissue instead of sliding, the finished edges cut loose lint, and the full 4.1 yards lets you pack deep and keep packing. It rides as a 3 × 2 × 1″ cube until you need it, then opens one-handed on the Red-Tip notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt To Pack And Hold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eCrinkle-Weave Matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3-D fiber structure traps and holds fluid far better than flat gauze, and grips the wound instead of sliding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFull 4.1 Yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEnough length to pack a deep cavity from the bleeding source outward and keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eLow-Cube Vacuum Pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCompresses to a 3 × 2 × 1″ cube that drops into any IFAK panel, cargo pocket, or chest rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFinished, Low-Lint Edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSealed edges reduce loose fibers that could be left behind in the wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRed-Tip One-Handed Open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTear notches let you open the pouch fast with one hand under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eVersatile Backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorks as primary packing, as backing over a hemostatic dressing, or as a general wound dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003eGauze Is Not Just Gauze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe crinkle weave is the whole point. Flat-woven gauze packs loose and slides; the crinkle matrix holds position and pressure once it's in the wound. Pack tight to the bleeding source, hold firm pressure, secure with a pressure dressing, and don't lift to peek. For a chemically active option, layer it over a hemostatic dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Packs With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat \u0026amp; Tactical Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — the issue gauze for deep and junctional wound packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; First Responders\u003c\/strong\u003e — protocol wound packing for bleeds a tourniquet can't reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eLE \u0026amp; Active-Threat\u003c\/strong\u003e — penetrating-trauma packing capability in the patrol kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePrepared Civilians \u0026amp; Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gauze to pair with a tourniquet for gunshot trauma, with training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out The Bleed Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePack with it, then build the rest of hemorrhage control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/quickclot-combat-gauze-hemostatic-dressing\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ QuikClot Combat Gauze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic when you want chemically-active clotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Massive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTourniquets, hemostatics, and pressure dressings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Bandages \u0026amp; Dressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003ePressure dressings to secure the packed wound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212,#23201a);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003ePack Smarter, Not Just More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, sterile and low-cube. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNAR 30-0052\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4.1 yd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e30-0052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNATO NSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-503-2117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4.5″ W × 4.1 yd L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3″ × 2″ × 1″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.2 oz (34 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e100% cotton, 6-ply crinkle weave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile, vacuum-sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e$2.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose NAR Compressed Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eProduct Specs (SKU: 30-0052, NSN: 6510-01-503-2117):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e1× sterile 6-ply 100% cotton gauze roll — 4.5 in. wide × 4.1 yd. long (expanded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003ePackaged L 3 in. × W 2 in. × D 1 in. — 1.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eUnique crinkle weave for excellent fluid absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed in rugged container with Red-Tip Technology tear notches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003eFinished edges — reduced lint for cleaner wound packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWound packing for non-compressible hemorrhage\u003c\/strong\u003e — compressed gauze is the mechanical substrate for wound packing; without it, hemostatic agents and manual pressure cannot be correctly applied in a deep wound track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental \/ overflow packing behind hemostatic gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e — pack hemostatic agent (Combat Gauze, Celox) first into the wound, then back-fill and reinforce with NAR compressed gauze to maintain pressure during CASEVAC without continuous manual hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK gauze complement at $2.99\/unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — at minimal cost per roll, there is no reason to under-supply gauze. Stage 1–2 rolls per IFAK alongside your hemostatic agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWound coverage and wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 4.5 × 4.1 yd. expanded, one roll provides significant coverage for soft-tissue wounds, burns, and secondary pressure layer over an Israeli bandage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivilian Stop The Bleed kits and workplace AED stations\u003c\/strong\u003e — compressed gauze gives bystanders a basic wound-packing tool before EMS arrival; simpler than a formal trauma dressing for untrained responders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the gauze tail. Pack continuously into the wound cavity — do not ball it up. The goal is to fill the wound track completely, then apply direct pressure on top for a minimum of 3 minutes. Packing without sustained pressure yields minimal hemostatic benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHemostatic vs. plain gauze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead with Combat Gauze or Celox for arterial or high-volume venous bleeding. NAR compressed gauze is for moderate venous bleeds, reinforcement packing, and wound coverage. Do not substitute plain gauze for hemostatic gauze in high-risk TCCC scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Compressed Gauze vs. Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Compressed Gauze vs. Combat Gauze (hemostatic):\u003c\/strong\u003e Combat Gauze is impregnated with kaolin — a hemostatic accelerant. NAR compressed gauze is plain sterile cotton. Combat Gauze is the CoTCCC preferred agent for high-volume arterial hemorrhage. NAR compressed gauze is appropriate as reinforcement packing, overflow gauze, or primary agent for venous\/minor bleeding. Both belong in your IFAK — they do different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Compressed Gauze vs. Kerlix \/ standard rolled gauze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerlix is stored at full open size; NAR compressed gauze is vacuum-packed into a 3 × 2 × 1 in. disc that expands to 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd. on deployment. In a space-constrained IFAK, compressed gauze delivers far more usable gauze per cubic inch of pouch space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Compressed Gauze vs. QuikClot Gauze (zeolite):\u003c\/strong\u003e QuikClot Combat Gauze uses kaolin; QuikClot original used zeolite (now mostly discontinued). For CoTCCC compliance, Combat Gauze (kaolin-based) is the preferred hemostatic agent. Plain compressed gauze carries no hemostatic agent and is not a substitute for either in high-risk wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Compressed Gauze vs. Israeli Bandage (Emergency Trauma Dressing):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Israeli Bandage is used as the secondary pressure layer after wound packing — not as the packing material itself. Gauze packs the wound; the trauma dressing holds it. Both belong in a complete TCCC kit — they are sequential steps, not alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this gauze impregnated with any hemostatic agent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: No. NAR Compressed Gauze (30-0052) is plain sterile 6-ply 100% cotton — no kaolin, no chitosan, no zeolite. It is used as primary packing for moderate bleeding, reinforcement behind hemostatic agents, and secondary pressure layer. For high-volume arterial hemorrhage, pair it with Combat Gauze or ChitoGauze as the primary hemostatic agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What are the dimensions when unrolled?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The roll expands to 4.5 inches wide × 4.1 yards (approximately 12 feet) long when fully deployed. Vacuum-sealed packaging compresses it to 3 in. × 2 in. × 1 in., weighing 1.2 oz — one of the most volume-efficient ways to carry gauze in an IFAK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can I use this gauze for wound packing training?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes — it expands and packs realistically in commercial wound simulators. At $2.99\/unit, it is cost-effective for high-repetition packing skills training. Do not reuse gauze from a training session in a field kit; replace opened rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How many rolls should I put in an IFAK?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Minimum one roll per IFAK as supplemental packing material. Operators in high-tempo environments stage 2–3 rolls alongside one hemostatic gauze roll. At $2.99 per unit, there is no cost argument for under-supplying gauze. Under-supplying gauze is a documented contributing factor in failed wound packing outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this product on a GSA schedule or available for DoD procurement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NSN: 6510-01-503-2117. MED-TAC is SDVOSB-certified — contact orders@tactical-medicine.com for government purchase order support, set-aside pricing, and bulk fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: compressed gauze, NAR compressed gauze, 30-0052, wound packing gauze, crinkle gauze, sterile cotton gauze, IFAK gauze, hemorrhage control gauze, tactical wound packing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443271495798,"sku":"30-0052","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/compressed-gauze-1034200.jpg?v=1763155914"},{"product_id":"safeguard-compressed-gauze","title":"Safeguard Compressed Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Compressed Gauze\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSafeguard Compressed Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eSterile 6-ply crinkle cotton gauze, vacuum-packed to a compact cube — for wound packing, hemostatic backing, and general bandaging, with a 7-year shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Safeguard Compressed Gauze?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4.5 in × 4.1 yd roll of sterile 6-ply crinkle cotton gauze (SKU HHPG-C), vacuum-packed into a 3 in × 2 in × 1 in package. Originally H\u0026amp;H Medical’s PriMed Compressed Gauze, now distributed by Safeguard Medical. NSN 6510-01-503-2117. USP Type VII compliant, latex-free, TAA compliant, with a 7-year shelf life — ideal for wound packing, hemostatic-agent backing, and general bandaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical (originally H\u0026amp;H PriMed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHHPG-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6510-01-503-2117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4.5 in W × 4.1 yd L (stretched)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e3 in × 2 in × 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 oz (57 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6-ply crinkle cotton fluff, USP Type VII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eTAA Compliant, USP Type VII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Safeguard Compressed Gauze carries a long lineage as one of the original premium compressed-gauze products in the tactical-medicine market, developed by H\u0026amp;H Medical as the PriMed Compressed Gauze and now distributed under the Safeguard Medical brand following Safeguard’s acquisition of H\u0026amp;H. The specifications are unchanged: 4.5 in × 4.1 yd of 6-ply crinkle cotton fluff gauze, vacuum-packed to a 3 × 2 × 1 in cube, sterile and ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe USP Type VII designation indicates the gauze meets the United States Pharmacopeia specification for absorbent gauze — a quality standard covering material composition, absorbency, and cleanliness. TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance makes it eligible for procurement through government supply channels requiring TAA-compliant materials, and the assigned NSN (6510-01-503-2117) enables direct DoD procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 7-year shelf life is among the longest in this category, an operational advantage for long-term kit storage — particularly relevant for vehicle kits, pre-positioned trauma caches, and institutional supply inventories where rotation intervals may exceed five years. The crinkle cotton fluff texture maximizes fluid absorption per unit volume, and the 3 × 2 × 1 in vacuum-packed cube fits standard IFAK and kit configurations built around that footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003ePair with pressure bandages from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBandages \u0026amp; Dressings collection\u003c\/a\u003e, combine with agents from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHemostatic Agents collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or complete your kit at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose This Compressed Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWound packing for extremity hemorrhage: the 4.5 in × 4.1 yd stretch gives enough material to pack a deep thigh or upper-arm wound and still have length left for external pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHemostatic-agent backing: use as a secondary wrap over Combat Gauze or ChitoGauze — the plain 6-ply cotton absorbs bleed-through and reduces waste of hemostatic-agent gauze on the outer layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLong-shelf-life vehicle or cache kit: the 7-year shelf life is the longest in this category, reducing rotation burden in patrol vehicles, pre-positioned MCI caches, and institutional supply that turns slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eGovernment and DoD procurement: NSN 6510-01-503-2117 and TAA compliance enable direct procurement through federal supply channels without additional waiver or documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003evs. The Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. NAR Compressed Gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e: Virtually identical dimensions (4.5 in × 4.1 yd), same NSN category, same 3×2×1 in cube. Key differences: Safeguard carries a 7-year shelf life vs. NAR's 5 years; NAR uses Red-Tip tear notches and specifies finished edges for minimal lint. For routine IFAK use the products are functionally equivalent; the 7-year shelf life tips toward Safeguard for long-duration cache applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. QuikClot Combat Gauze (Teleflex)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combat Gauze is kaolin-impregnated — a hemostatic agent, not plain gauze. Use Combat Gauze as the primary wound-packing agent for life-threatening hemorrhage; use Safeguard Compressed Gauze as the outer layer, secondary wrapping, or general dressing. Mixing up the two is a common kit-planning error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Kerlix AMD (cardinal health)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kerlix AMD is a PHMB-impregnated antimicrobial gauze; Safeguard Compressed Gauze is plain sterile cotton. For fresh traumatic wounds, plain gauze is appropriate; Kerlix AMD is intended for surgical or chronic wound management where microbial burden is a concern. The Safeguard product is the correct TCCC-aligned choice for acute trauma kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can Safeguard Compressed Gauze be used with hemostatic agents?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes — it is commonly used as a secondary layer over hemostatic-impregnated gauze (Combat Gauze, ChitoGauze, WoundClot). Apply the hemostatic agent directly into the wound cavity first, then use plain Safeguard Compressed Gauze as an outer absorptive and pressure layer. This approach conserves expensive hemostatic material while providing additional absorption and support for the bandage or wrap applied over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What does NSN 6510-01-503-2117 tell me about this product?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The National Stock Number (NSN) 6510-01-503-2117 identifies this product within the U.S. federal supply system, confirming it has been catalogued and approved for military and government procurement. The NSN classification 6510 covers medical and surgical dressings and bandages. Having an NSN enables direct purchase through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), GSA schedules, and other federal procurement mechanisms without additional product review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Why does the packaging say USP Type VII?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: USP Type VII is a United States Pharmacopeia standard for absorbent gauze that specifies requirements for cotton content, absorbency capacity, and cleanliness (including absence of fluorescent brightening agents). Products meeting this standard are safe for direct wound contact. It is the relevant quality benchmark for trauma gauze used in open-wound management and is distinct from USP Type I (gauze used in pharmaceutical manufacturing settings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the 7-year shelf life of Safeguard Compressed Gauze affect kit planning?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: A 7-year shelf life significantly reduces rotation costs for pre-positioned trauma caches, vehicle kits, and institutional inventories. At typical annual rotation cycles for TAA-compliant government medical supply, Safeguard Compressed Gauze can span the full inter-rotation interval without expiration risk. This is especially meaningful for law enforcement fleet vehicles and emergency management pre-positioned kits where physical inspection and rotation may occur infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: compressed gauze, 6-ply crinkle gauze, wound packing gauze, vacuum-packed gauze, TAA compliant gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Safeguard Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443336933494,"sku":"HHPG-C","price":3.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/safeguard-compressed-gauze-5799684.jpg?v=1780528045"},{"product_id":"wound-packing-gauze","title":"Wound Packing Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;font-weight:700;\"\u003eZ-Fold Wound Packing Gauze — North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eZ-folded to feed straight into the wound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue Wound Packing Gauze is a sterile, 3″ × 5-yard Z-folded cotton strip with an embedded X-ray-detectable line. The Z-fold feeds out in a continuous, controlled strip — not a spinning roll — so you can pack a penetrating cavity fast and clean, the way TCCC and austere pre-hospital care teach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNAR 30-0054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3″ × 5 yd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eZ-Fold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eX-Ray Detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePacking a penetrating wound is harder than dressing a surface cut — and a rolled gauze that spins and tangles fights you the whole way. Narrow entry wounds need a strip you can feed deliberately, not wrestle off a roll one-handed under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhen you’re packing a deep cavity against the clock, is the gauze feeding where you push it — or spinning out of control?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eWound Packing Gauze is purpose-built for the job. The Z-fold dispenses a continuous linear strip you control inch by inch, the 3″ width drops into smaller entry wounds the 4.5″ roll can’t, and the full 5 yards lets you pack deep. The embedded X-ray line means the surgical team can confirm nothing was left behind — a real safety margin on a packed wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuilt For Deliberate Packing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eZ-Fold Linear Feed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFeeds out as a continuous controlled strip instead of spinning off a roll — faster, cleaner packing under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e3″ Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNarrower than rolled compressed gauze, so it introduces into smaller penetrating entry wounds more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eFull 5 Yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e180 inches of gauze for thorough deep-cavity packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eX-Ray Detectable Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn embedded radiopaque thread lets surgical teams confirm complete removal and avoid a retained foreign body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eSoft \u0026amp; Conforming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePliable 1-ply cotton conforms to irregular wound geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #5e573d;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eLow-Cube Vacuum Pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3 × 2 × 1″, 1.2 oz package fits essentially any IFAK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:36px 0 0;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-radius:4px;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#9c8f61;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;\"\u003ePack It Right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFind the deepest point of the wound, feed gauze directly to the bleeding source, and pack tight working outward while holding firm pressure. Fill the cavity, then secure with a pressure dressing and maintain pressure. If you’re using a hemostatic, that goes in first as the deepest layer; this gauze packs over it. The X-ray line is there so the hospital can confirm it all came out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Packs With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat \u0026amp; Tactical Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — deliberate cavity packing for penetrating trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; First Responders\u003c\/strong\u003e — controlled wound packing where a tourniquet won’t reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eLE \u0026amp; Active-Threat\u003c\/strong\u003e — gunshot and stab-wound packing in the patrol kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003ePrepared Civilians \u0026amp; Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the packing strip to pair with a tourniquet, with training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eRound Out The Bleed Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePack with it, then add the rest of hemorrhage control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/quickclot-combat-gauze-hemostatic-dressing\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ QuikClot Combat Gauze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic for the deepest layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Massive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTourniquets, hemostatics, and pressure dressings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ IFAK \u0026amp; First Aid Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBuild a kit around the gauze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWound Packing Gauze, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/wound-packing-gauze-3582335.jpg?v=1763155494\" alt=\"NAR Wound Packing Gauze detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/wound-packing-gauze-2621270.jpg?v=1763155494\" alt=\"NAR Wound Packing Gauze detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/wound-packing-gauze-6915907.jpg?v=1763155494\" alt=\"NAR Wound Packing Gauze detail view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212,#23201a);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFeed It. Pack It. Stop It.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, sterile and X-ray detectable. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNAR 30-0054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eZ-Fold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eX-Ray Detectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9c8f61;border:1px solid #5e573d;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e30-0054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNATO NSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6510-01-695-5824\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGauze Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3″ W × 5 yd L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3″ × 2″ × 1″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.2 oz (34 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1-ply soft cotton, Z-fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eX-Ray Detectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes — embedded line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile, vacuum-sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e$3.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy Wound Packing Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-cavity wound packing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary application — packing a penetrating wound cavity with gauze under direct pressure to achieve hemorrhage control when a tourniquet cannot be applied (junctional, torso, neck wounds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC Care Under Fire hemorrhage control:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a tourniquet is not applicable, wound packing with gauze and direct pressure is the CoTCCC-recommended method for life-threatening non-compressible extremity and junctional hemorrhage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattlefield wound management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard component in individual IFAK, CLS kit, and medic bag for management of IED, GSW, and fragmentation injuries — the gauze is the workhorse consumable for all penetrating wound packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResupply during extended field care:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC), wound packing gauze is consumed for re-packing, dressing changes, and coverage of additional wounds before the casualty reaches a surgical facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop the Bleed and public access bleeding control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wound packing gauze is the core skill-enabling consumable for Stop the Bleed public training programs — enabling trained bystanders to pack and hold wounds at civilian mass casualty events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best practice: pack tightly and maintain direct pressure for 3 minutes minimum after packing. Do not remove packing in the field. Mark time of packing on the casualty card and report to receiving medical personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Wound Packing Gauze Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound Packing Gauze vs Compressed Gauze:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR Compressed Gauze is the same or similar gauze material packaged in a compressed form for reduced kit volume; both serve the same wound-packing function. Compressed gauze expands on deployment for high-volume packing. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/wound-care-bandages\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eWound Care \u0026amp; Bandages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain gauze vs hemostatic gauze (QuikClot, Celox):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain wound packing gauze relies on direct pressure for hemostasis; hemostatic gauze adds a hemostatic agent (kaolin for QuikClot, chitosan for Celox) that accelerates clot formation for severe hemorrhage. CoTCCC recommends hemostatic gauze for life-threatening junctional hemorrhage; plain gauze is appropriate for less severe wound packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound Packing Gauze vs Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD):\u003c\/strong\u003e The ETD is an integrated pressure dressing with a closure bar; wound packing gauze is used to fill the wound cavity before the ETD is applied as a securing dressing on top. They are complementary, not interchangeable. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/emergency-trauma-dressing-etd\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eEmergency Trauma Dressing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose gauze vs roll gauze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roll gauze (S-Rolled) allows controlled deployment into the wound cavity with one continuous piece. Loose gauze pads are individual pieces that must be layered. Roll gauze is preferred for deep cavity packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Wound Packing Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is Wound Packing Gauze CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Wound packing gauze is a core element of CoTCCC protocols for hemorrhage control when a tourniquet is not applicable. CoTCCC recommends hemostatic gauze (QuikClot Combat Gauze or Celox) for life-threatening junctional hemorrhage; plain gauze is appropriate for wound packing and coverage of less severe wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the correct technique for wound packing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Pack the wound cavity tightly with gauze, pushing the gauze to the bottom of the cavity and filling completely. Apply direct pressure with both hands for at least 3 minutes. Do not remove the packing in the field. This technique is taught in TCCC, Stop the Bleed, and Bleeding Control (B-CON) curricula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between this gauze and QuikClot Combat Gauze?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NAR Wound Packing Gauze is plain gauze that relies on direct pressure and natural clotting for hemostasis. QuikClot Combat Gauze is impregnated with kaolin, a hemostatic agent that accelerates clot formation — CoTCCC-recommended for life-threatening junctional and non-compressible hemorrhage. Use hemostatic gauze for the most severe wounds when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the item number or NSN for Wound Packing Gauze?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Contact MED-TAC International for current item numbers, NSN, CAGE code, and DLA\/GSA procurement information for NAR Wound Packing Gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How much wound packing gauze should be staged per kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: TCCC protocols recommend packing until hemorrhage is controlled — typically one full roll per wound cavity, with additional gauze available for larger wounds. Stage a minimum of two rolls per individual kit and more in CLS and medic platforms for multi-casualty events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: wound packing gauze, NAR wound packing gauze, 30-0054, Z-fold gauze, X-ray detectable gauze, penetrating wound packing, TCCC wound packing, sterile packing strip, hemorrhage control gauze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31887693545590,"sku":"30-0054","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/wound-packing-gauze-5444055.jpg?v=1780701871"},{"product_id":"gauze-pads-4-x-4","title":"Gauze Pads 4\" x 4\"","description":"\u003c!-- Dynarex Gauze Pads 4x4 — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDynarex 4\" × 4\" Sterile Gauze Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are 8-ply, 100% cotton surgical sponges packaged in sterile twin-pack peel-down pouches — 25 packs (50 pads total) per box. Latex-free and highly absorbent, these gauze pads are essential for wound coverage, dressing changes, wound cleaning, and irrigation absorption in any medical kit, trauma bag, or clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDynarex Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePad Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4 in. × 4 in. (10.2 cm × 10.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePly\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e8-ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSterile — individually peel-down pouches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePack Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2 pads per sterile pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eQuantity per Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e25 packs (50 pads total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBox Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eApprox. 0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynarex 4\" × 4\" Sterile Gauze Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most fundamental supplies in any medical kit. The 4×4 format has been the clinical standard for wound dressing for decades, providing sufficient coverage for most individual wound sites while remaining small enough for precise spot application. The 8-ply cotton construction delivers nearly double the absorbent capacity of 4-ply alternatives, making these appropriate for moderately to heavily exuding wounds and irrigation absorption procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eEach box contains 25 sterile twin-pack peel-down pouches for a total of 50 pads. The peel-down pouch design enables aseptic handling — the foil backing peels away to present sterile pads without the provider's hands contacting the pad surface. This is significant for infection control in tactical environments where clean gloves may not be available. The 100% cotton construction minimizes lint, reducing the risk of fiber contamination in open wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn the tactical and pre-hospital context, 4×4 gauze pads are used for wound covering and protection, wound irrigation absorption, as a dressing substrate under an elastic wrap or compression bandage, for wound cleaning and debridement, and as padding between a splint and skin. A box of 50 pads provides sufficient supply for an extended patrol kit, a vehicle medical kit, or a training day where multiple simulated wound treatments will be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Cross-links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCombine with elastic wrap or compression bandages from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBandages \u0026amp; Dressings collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For hemorrhage control applications, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Dynarex","offers":[{"title":"25 Pack (50 Pads)","offer_id":39329874870390,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/gauze-pads-4-x-4-3332880.jpg?v=1780526799"},{"product_id":"med-tac-crinkle-gauze","title":"MED-TAC Crinkle Gauze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC · Gauze \u0026amp; Dressings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eMED-TAC Crinkle Gauze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eSterile 4″ × 4.1 yd fluffed crinkle cotton roll — the workhorse gauze in every medic bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is MED-TAC Crinkle Gauze?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4 in × 4.1 yd roll of sterile, fluffed crinkle cotton gauze for wound treatment, wound packing, and general bandaging. A cost-effective house-brand option that delivers the same crinkle-weave absorption geometry as name-brand alternatives at a lower unit cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMED-TAC International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e4 in W × 4.1 yd L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFluffed crinkle cotton gauze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLatex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWound treatment, wound packing, general bandaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA standard piece of gear in every medic bag. This 4 in × 4.1 yd roll of sterile fluffed crinkle gauze covers the core jobs every trauma kit needs to address: wound coverage, absorption, packing, and bandaging support. The crinkle (or “fluffed”) construction creates a textured surface with greater surface area per unit length than flat-woven gauze, improving fluid uptake from exuding wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAs a house-brand product from MED-TAC International — a clinician-founded, SDVOSB-certified supplier — this crinkle gauze is produced to performance specifications comparable to leading branded equivalents. It is the practical choice for kit builders stocking multiple rolls across a patrol kit, vehicle kit, or bulk inventory without the premium per-unit cost. The 4 in width is the most versatile gauze width in tactical medicine, fitting both standard IFAK pouches and full medic kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCrinkle gauze can be used for wound packing (with a pressure bandage), as backing gauze for hemostatic agents, for conventional dressing of lacerations and abrasions, and for securing splints. Its soft, conforming texture is comfortable against skin for extended field wear, and the sterile packaging keeps it ready for open wounds on opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePair with pressure bandages from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/bandages-dressings\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBandages \u0026amp; Dressings\u003c\/a\u003e collection, hemostatic agents from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hemostatic-agents\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHemostatic Agents\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or build a complete configuration under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: crinkle gauze, krinkle gauze, fluffed cotton gauze, wound packing gauze, 4 inch gauze roll, sterile bandaging gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39604705755254,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/med-tac-crinkle-gauze-9823993.jpg?v=1780702049"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-au\/collections\/ifak-kit-builder-gauze.oembed","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}