An arm fracture, a clavicle injury, a dislocated shoulder — all need the limb supported and immobilized against the torso for transport, and they rarely happen where a sling is hanging on the wall.
What supports an injured arm when there's nothing built for it on hand?
The triangular bandage has been the field standard for slings, swathes, and immobilization for over a century, and the format hasn't changed because it works. The NAR Triangular Bandage is 37″ × 37″ × 52″ muslin, strong enough to bear the full weight of an adult arm, packed with two safety pins so it secures without knots tied under stress — all at 1.6 oz in a pocket-sized package.
Why It Earns Its Space
Sling & Swathe
Supports an injured arm against the torso to immobilize a suspected shoulder, clavicle, or upper-arm injury during transport.
Muslin Strength
Bears the full weight of an adult arm without tearing — not a token cloth square.
Two Safety Pins Included
Secures reliably without requiring knots to be tied one-handed under stress.
Folds to a Cravat
Refold into a long strip for scalp wounds, eye-dressing retention, ankle wrapping, and improvised pressure.
Who Carries It
Tactical & LE medics — immobilization and improvised dressing retention
EMS & clinics — the everyday sling-and-swathe standard
IFAK builders — one of the lightest, most versatile items in any kit
Round Out the Kit
A triangular bandage handles immobilization; pair it for full extremity care.
Triangular Bandage
A Century-Proven Standard.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 30-0089 |
| NSN | 6510-00-201-1755 |
| Opened Dimensions | 37″ × 37″ × 52″ |
| Packaged Dimensions | 3.5″ × 2″ × 0.625″ |
| Weight | 1.6 oz (45 g) |
| Material | Muslin cloth |
| Included | 2 safety pins |
| Color | Olive drab |
When to Deploy Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab
- Improvised sling and swathe: Standard upper extremity splinting and immobilization — fold the triangular bandage into a sling for suspected fractures, dislocations, and soft-tissue injuries to the arm, forearm, or shoulder.
- Pressure dressing supplement: Used as a secondary layer over a primary wound dressing when more compression or additional coverage is needed — wrap tightly over gauze or ETD to maintain pressure.
- Tourniquet improvisation: As a field-expedient measure when a proper tourniquet is unavailable — fold to form a band, apply high and tight, and transfer to a proper CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet as soon as possible.
- Scalp and head wound management: The large surface area allows circumferential wrap for scalp lacerations or head-wound coverage while maintaining pressure on the dressing beneath.
- Military and combat trauma kit resupply: Standard inclusion in CLS and medic kit resupply; olive drab color maintains tactical signature discipline. CoTCCC and TCCC training programs include triangular bandage as a core supply item.
Best Practice: Best practice: even when used as a pressure supplement, the triangular bandage does not replace a purpose-built tourniquet for life-threatening extremity hemorrhage. Prioritize CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet application for arterial limb bleeding.
How Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab Compares
Triangular Bandage vs Cravat: A cravat is simply a folded triangular bandage — the same item used in a narrower configuration for head wraps, eye dressings, or improvised tourniquets. Same item, different fold. Browse Wound Care & Bandages.
OD Triangular Bandage vs white/commercial version: The olive drab color maintains tactical low-visibility during field operations where white medical supplies would create visual signature. Functionally identical to commercial white versions.
Triangular Bandage vs elastic wrap bandage: Elastic wrap bandages (ACE-style) provide compression and conform to contoured anatomy; a triangular bandage provides support and coverage without the elastic compression. Both have complementary roles in a comprehensive wound-care kit. Compare Elastic Wrap Bandages.
Single vs multi-pack resupply: For training programs and unit resupply, bulk packs reduce per-unit cost. Verify pack count against your kit configuration requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions — Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab
Q: Is the Triangular Bandage included in TCCC or CoTCCC kits?
A: Yes. The triangular bandage is a standard item in military CLS, individual aid, and medic resupply kits. It is not a CoTCCC-recommended item for primary hemorrhage control but is a standard kit component for splinting, head wound management, and general wound care.
Q: What is the standard folding technique for a sling?
A: Fold the triangular bandage in half to form a triangle, then position the point behind the elbow of the injured arm, bring the two ends up behind the neck, and tie. This is taught in TCCC CLS, American Red Cross, and Stop the Bleed curricula.
Q: Can the OD Triangular Bandage be used as a cravat for an improvised tourniquet?
A: Yes, as a field-expedient last resort. Fold the triangular bandage to at least 2 inches wide, apply high and tight on the extremity proximal to the wound, and tie a windlass device (stick, pen) to tighten until bleeding stops. Transfer to a proper CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet as soon as one is available.
Q: What is the NSN for the NAR OD Triangular Bandage?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, CAGE code, and DLA/GSA procurement information for government orders of NAR Triangular Bandages.
Q: What is the item number for this bandage?
A: The NAR Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab can be found on narescue.com and through MED-TAC International. Contact us for current item numbers and bulk ordering options.
Related searches: NAR triangular bandage, muslin sling bandage, olive drab triangular bandage, arm sling cravat, military triangular bandage, North American Rescue 30-0089, NSN 6510-00-201-1755
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.
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