A pressure dressing holds a wound; a splint stabilizes a fracture — but both still have to be secured to the limb, and metal clips shift, slip, and create pressure points during transport.
What secures the dressing without becoming the next problem?
The NAR Elastic Wrap is the standard elastic compression bandage in military and tactical kit builds. Latex-free elastic material, a hook closure that secures in one motion without clips, and a full 5 yards of stretched length from a compact rolled profile. Four widths cover every extremity application, and all four are NSN-coded for procurement.
Why It Holds Up
Hook Closure, No Clips
Secures in a single motion and re-adjusts cleanly. No metal clips to shift, lose, or create pressure points under a litter strap.
Four Widths
2″ for hands/wrists/feet, 3″ for ankles and small forearms, 4″ for standard extremities, 6″ for thigh and upper arm.
5-Yard Stretch
Every width reaches a full 5 yards stretched — enough material for multiple secure circumferential passes.
Latex-Free
Latex-free across all four sizes — safe for allergy-sensitive casualties and compliant with kit standards.
Width Selection Guide
By application
- 2″ — hands, wrists, feet
- 3″ — ankles, small forearms
- 4″ — standard extremities, pressure-dressing supplement
- 6″ — thigh, upper arm, large-circumference
Common uses
- Compression for sprains and strains
- Securing a splint to an injured limb
- Holding a primary pressure dressing
- Securing hot or cold packs
- Swelling management in prolonged field care
Who Carries It
Tactical & LE medics — compression and splint-securing across the kit
EMS & clinics — everyday support, sprains, and dressing retention
IFAK builders — the standard elastic wrap layer in any build
Pair It Up
An elastic wrap is the securing layer over the interventions that stop hemorrhage.
Elastic Wrap Bandages
Four Widths. One Standard.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| Widths | 2″, 3″, 4″, 6″ (select at checkout) |
| Stretched Length | 5 yd (all widths) |
| Closure | Hook closure — no clips |
| Latex | Latex-free (all sizes) |
| NSN — 2″ | 6510-00-935-5820 |
| NSN — 3″ | 6510-01-230-8702 |
| NSN — 4″ | 6510-01-171-5130 |
| NSN — 6″ | 6510-01-532-6522 |
| Weight | 0.73 oz (2″) / 1.1 oz (3″) / 1.5 oz (4″) / 2.1 oz (6″) |
When to Deploy Elastic Wrap Bandages
- Securing pressure dressings: Wrap over an ETD or hemostatic dressing to maintain firm circumferential compression during extended casualty movement.
- Splint stabilization: Bind SAM splints to injured extremities — hand, wrist, ankle, or forearm — securing position through transport.
- Compression for soft-tissue injuries: Apply graduated compression to sprains, strains, and contusions encountered in austere or remote environments.
- Hot/cold pack retention: Secure thermal packs over injuries without adhesive, repositionable as needed during prolonged field care.
- IFAK filler layer: The standard elastic layer in any military or tactical kit build — bridges the gap between primary intervention and final packaging.
- Wound management support: Wrap over gauze packing to deliver secondary compression when wound packing alone is insufficient.
Select width by anatomy: 2" for hands/wrists/feet, 3" for ankles/small forearms, 4" for standard extremities, 6" for thigh and upper arm. Match the wrap to the intervention, not just the injury site.
How Elastic Wrap Bandages Compares
NAR Elastic Wrap vs Standard Ace Bandage: Both are elastic compression wraps, but NAR Elastic Wrap uses a hook-closure system that secures in one motion with no metal clips. Metal-clip closures shift under litter straps and create pressure points; hook closures re-adjust cleanly and don't require removing the bandage to reposition.
4" vs 6" width selection: The 4" wrap (NSN 6510-01-171-5130) is the most versatile tactical choice and fits forearms, calves, and most extremities. The 6" wrap handles thigh, upper arm, and large-circumference sites. When in doubt, carry both — they stow flat together without bulk.
Rolled format vs flat-pack format: The standard rolled NAR Elastic Wrap is for general IFAK and aid bag use. The NAR Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage offers the same elastic material flat-packed for slim pouches and plate-carrier panels. Same performance, optimized geometry.
Latex-free compliance: All four NAR Elastic Wrap widths are latex-free — unlike many generic compression bandages. In field settings where patient allergy history is unknown, latex-free materials are standard protocol for any CoTCCC-aligned kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages are not a standalone CoTCCC-recommended device, but they are standard components in CoTCCC-aligned kit configurations — used to secure dressings and splints as part of the overall hemorrhage control and injury management process. All four widths are NSN-coded and appear in military procurement catalogs.
Q: Do these require any training to use?
A: No formal certification is required to apply an elastic compression wrap. Basic first-aid courses (Stop the Bleed, TECC, Wilderness First Responder) cover elastic wrap application. For tactical kits, providers should practice one-handed wrapping techniques and pressure application drills to build reliable muscle memory under stress.
Q: Can these be used with other NAR dressings?
A: Yes. NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages are specifically designed to complement NAR pressure dressings — applied over an Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD), Israeli-style bandage, or hemostatic gauze packing to add circumferential compression. The 4" and 6" widths provide the most effective supplemental pressure when wound packing alone is insufficient.
Q: What are the NSN numbers for government procurement?
A: NSN by width: 2" = 6510-00-935-5820 (0.73 oz); 3" = 6510-01-230-8702 (1.1 oz); 4" = 6510-01-171-5130 (1.5 oz); 6" = 6510-01-532-6522 (2.1 oz). All four sizes are available through DLA/GSA procurement channels. Contact MED-TAC International for agency and bulk pricing.
Q: What is the stretched length of each NAR Elastic Wrap size?
A: All four NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages stretch to a full 5 yards regardless of width (2", 3", 4", or 6"). The 5-yard stretched length is sufficient for multiple circumferential passes around any extremity, including large-circumference sites like the thigh. Hook closures secure the end without clips after the final wrap.
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All 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.
Available Options:
- 2"
- 3"
- 4"
- 6"
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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