Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab - North American Rescue

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Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab

Name: Triangular Bandage - Olive Drab
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 30-0089
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SKU: 30-0089

Type: Bandages & Dressings

Vendor: North American Rescue

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The NAR Triangular Bandage – Olive Drab (SKU 30-0089) by North American Rescue is a 37 in. × 37 in. × 52 in. muslin cloth triangular bandage packaged with two safety pins in a low-cube 3.5 in. × 2 in. × 0.625 in. package. NSN 6510-00-201-1755. Used for arm slings, wound bandaging, immobilization of fractures and dislocations, cravat bandaging, and as a general-purpose field dressing component. Olive drab color is consistent with military kit standards.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue
SKU	30-0089
NSN	6510-00-201-1755
Opened Dimensions	37 in. × 37 in. × 52 in.
Packaged Dimensions	3.5 in. × 2 in. × 0.625 in.
Weight	1.6 oz (45 g)
Material	Muslin cloth
Included Accessories	2 safety pins
Color	Olive drab

Product Overview

The NAR Triangular Bandage is a versatile foundational component in every complete trauma kit. The 37 × 37 × 52 in. muslin triangular format is the military and first aid standard for arm slings, improvised cravat bandages, fracture immobilization, and wound coverage — functions that have not meaningfully changed since the triangular bandage was standardized in military medicine over a century ago. At 1.6 oz in a 3.5 × 2 × 0.625 in. package, it is one of the lightest and most space-efficient items in any kit.

The primary clinical application in field environments is the arm sling and swathe: the triangular bandage is folded into a cravat or used as a full triangle to support an injured arm against the torso, immobilizing a suspected shoulder, clavicle, or upper arm fracture during transport. The two included safety pins secure the sling reliably without requiring knots to be tied under stress. The muslin material is strong enough to bear the full weight of an adult arm without tearing.

Beyond sling applications, the triangular bandage can be folded into a cravat (long rectangular strip) for scalp wound bandaging, eye dressing retention, ankle wrapping, and improvised pressure application. As an improvised tourniquet adjunct (when no dedicated tourniquet is available), a cravat can be applied with a windlass improvised from a stick — though dedicated tourniquets such as the CAT Gen 7 are always the preferred option. The olive drab color is consistent with military field kit standards, avoiding the high-visibility white of civilian triangular bandages.

Pair with splinting materials, pressure bandages, and elastic wraps from the Bandages & Dressings collection. For dedicated tourniquet options, see Tourniquets including the CAT Gen 7.

All 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.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the primary uses of a triangular bandage in field medicine?

The primary uses in field and tactical medicine are: (1) arm sling — supporting an injured arm to immobilize a suspected fracture or dislocation of the shoulder, clavicle, or upper arm during transport; (2) cravat bandaging — folding the triangle into a long strip for scalp wound bandaging, eye dressing retention, and ankle or wrist support; (3) wound coverage — as an improvised large-area wound covering; and (4) splint securing — wrapping around an extremity and splinting material to immobilize fractures. The two included safety pins secure slings and cravats without requiring tying skill under stress.

Why is the NAR Triangular Bandage olive drab instead of white?

Olive drab coloring is consistent with military field kit standards, where low-visibility materials reduce reflective signatures during operations. White medical supplies are easily visible at distance and in night-vision imagery, which is operationally undesirable in tactical environments. The OD green triangular bandage integrates into military kit builds without creating a visual signature. For civilian first aid and public access applications where visibility is preferred, standard white triangular bandages are available.

What dimensions does the NAR Triangular Bandage open to?

The NAR Triangular Bandage (SKU 30-0089) opens to 37 in. × 37 in. × 52 in. — a full-size triangular bandage appropriate for adult arm slings and most cravat applications. Packaged, it measures 3.5 in. × 2 in. × 0.625 in. and weighs 1.6 oz. The NSN is 6510-00-201-1755. Two safety pins are included for securing slings and cravats without knots.

Can a triangular bandage be used as an improvised tourniquet?

A triangular bandage folded into a cravat can be used as an improvised tourniquet with a windlass (a stick, pen, or rigid object) in a true emergency when no dedicated tourniquet is available. However, improvised tourniquets have significantly lower effectiveness and reliability than dedicated devices like the CAT Gen 7 or SAM XT — they may not achieve adequate arterial occlusion, may fail during transport, and cause additional injury. Always carry and use a dedicated CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet when possible. The triangular bandage improvised tourniquet is a last resort option.

How do I apply an arm sling with the NAR Triangular Bandage?

Position the injured arm across the chest at a comfortable angle. Open the triangular bandage and position the longest edge (52 in. hypotenuse) along the chest with the point extending toward the elbow. Fold the lower side up under the arm to meet the upper edge at the neck, and tie the two ends together behind the neck (not directly over the spine). The point at the elbow is twisted and pinned or folded back with a safety pin to secure the sling. The arm should rest with the hand slightly elevated above the elbow. Add a swathe (a second triangular bandage or elastic wrap) around the upper arm and torso to further immobilize the shoulder.