A 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.
When the bleed is one you have to pack, is your gauze actually holding in the cavity — or sliding back out?
Compressed 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.
Built To Pack And Hold
Crinkle-Weave Matrix
A 3-D fiber structure traps and holds fluid far better than flat gauze, and grips the wound instead of sliding out.
Full 4.1 Yards
Enough length to pack a deep cavity from the bleeding source outward and keep going.
Low-Cube Vacuum Pack
Compresses to a 3 × 2 × 1″ cube that drops into any IFAK panel, cargo pocket, or chest rig.
Finished, Low-Lint Edges
Sealed edges reduce loose fibers that could be left behind in the wound.
Red-Tip One-Handed Open
Tear notches let you open the pouch fast with one hand under stress.
Versatile Backing
Works as primary packing, as backing over a hemostatic dressing, or as a general wound dressing.
Gauze Is Not Just Gauze
The 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.
Who Packs With It
Combat & Tactical Medics — the issue gauze for deep and junctional wound packing.
EMS & First Responders — protocol wound packing for bleeds a tourniquet can't reach.
LE & Active-Threat — penetrating-trauma packing capability in the patrol kit.
Prepared Civilians & Range — the gauze to pair with a tourniquet for gunshot trauma, with training.
Round Out The Bleed Kit
Pack with it, then build the rest of hemorrhage control:
Pack Smarter, Not Just More
Genuine North American Rescue, sterile and low-cube. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | 30-0052 |
| NATO NSN | 6510-01-503-2117 |
| Gauze Dimensions | 4.5″ W × 4.1 yd L |
| Packaged Size | 3″ × 2″ × 1″ |
| Weight | 1.2 oz (34 g) |
| Material | 100% cotton, 6-ply crinkle weave |
| Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed |
| Latex | Latex-free |
| Price | $2.99 |
When to Choose NAR Compressed Gauze
Product Specs (SKU: 30-0052, NSN: 6510-01-503-2117):
- 1× sterile 6-ply 100% cotton gauze roll — 4.5 in. wide × 4.1 yd. long (expanded)
- Packaged L 3 in. × W 2 in. × D 1 in. — 1.2 oz
- Unique crinkle weave for excellent fluid absorption
- Vacuum-sealed in rugged container with Red-Tip Technology tear notches
- Finished edges — reduced lint for cleaner wound packing
- Wound packing for non-compressible hemorrhage — 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.
- Supplemental / overflow packing behind hemostatic gauze — 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.
- IFAK gauze complement at $2.99/unit — at minimal cost per roll, there is no reason to under-supply gauze. Stage 1–2 rolls per IFAK alongside your hemostatic agent.
- Wound coverage and wrapping — 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.
- Civilian Stop The Bleed kits and workplace AED stations — compressed gauze gives bystanders a basic wound-packing tool before EMS arrival; simpler than a formal trauma dressing for untrained responders.
Packing technique: 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.
Hemostatic vs. plain gauze: 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.
NAR Compressed Gauze vs. Common Alternatives
NAR Compressed Gauze vs. Combat Gauze (hemostatic): 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.
NAR Compressed Gauze vs. Kerlix / standard rolled gauze: 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.
NAR Compressed Gauze vs. QuikClot Gauze (zeolite): 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.
NAR Compressed Gauze vs. Israeli Bandage (Emergency Trauma Dressing): 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this gauze impregnated with any hemostatic agent?
A: 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.
Q: What are the dimensions when unrolled?
A: 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.
Q: Can I use this gauze for wound packing training?
A: 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.
Q: How many rolls should I put in an IFAK?
A: 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.
Q: Is this product on a GSA schedule or available for DoD procurement?
A: 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.
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