Ideal bandage

Ideal bandage

An ideal bandage is an indispensable part of any first aid kit. Almost every first aid kit has such a bandage, often in considerable quantities. An ideal bandage is used for applying a support bandage or pressure bandage. This type of bandage is characterized by its stretchability (in longitudinal direction). This ensures that the bandage can be applied with good pressure so that it provides optimal support for sprains, bruises or wounds that require pressure to be applied.

What exactly is an ideal bandage?

An ideal bandage is supplied on a roll. This way you can cut the bandage yourself to the required length. The ideal bandage comes in different widths, usually 4, 6, 8 or 10 centimeters. An ideal bandage is made of cotton. This has some unique advantages. First of all, the stretchability, but an ideal bandage is also highly breathable.

Because an ideal bandage is made of 100% cotton, it can in principle be washed, although the bandage is almost always used once. Due to its properties, an ideal bandage is used as a pressure bandage. This is ideally done in combination with cotton wool. The cotton wool is used to distribute the pressure evenly and prevent pinching.

However, an ideal bandage can also be used as a wound dressing. Instead of pressure and extra strength, it provides a hygienic, breathable and moisture-absorbing cover for a wound. Ideal bandage can be sterilized.

Use as a pressure bandage

Because ideal bandages can be stretched, they can be applied under pressure. This is called “bandaging”. By stretching the bandage and wrapping it in a specific way (usually around the ankle), it can provide pressure and extra strength. This makes it possible, for example, to continue to put pressure on the sprained or twisted body part in the event of a minor injury. You can read how to use ideal bandaging as a pressure bandage in this blog, which explains how to apply ideal bandaging.

Use as a wonder band

As we wrote before, ideal bandages can also be used as a wound dressing. When a wound needs to be bandaged, ideal bandages are used to wrap over gauze. The big advantage of an ideal bandage is that it is breathable, absorbs moisture and does not stick to the wound. Even if gauze is applied first, there is a chance that wound fluid and/or blood will still get through. With an ideal bandage this does not cause any problems. Because the bandage can also be applied tightly and secured properly (using bandage clips ), the bandage always stays in place.

Buy an ideal bandage

Due to its wide applicability, it is always wise to have sufficient ideal bandages at home. This should not be missing in your first aid kit. Order your ideal bandage quickly and easily in the ARBO store webshop. Would you like to learn how to make optimal use of an ideal bandage and how to apply it to different types of injuries and wounds? Then consider taking a first aid course .

Ideal bandage dimensions

We offer this bandage in different sizes:

• 5m x 6cm
• 5m x 8cm