A heavyweight, high-capacity absorbent gauze roll made of 100% bleached cotton, designed for dressing large wounds, surgical incisions, burns, or areas with heavy exudate. Each roll weighs approximately 1.5 kg, making it ideal for prolonged or high-volume use.
Material & Construction
- 100% pure cotton, degreased and bleached for maximum absorbency and softness
- Woven mesh structure, available in various thread counts (e.g., 12×8 to 30×20 threads/cm²) to suit different absorbency needs
- Typically offered in 4-ply, though 2-, 8-, 12-, or 16-ply variants are sometimes available )
📏 Dimensions & Weight
- Roll weight: ~1,500 g (±), corresponds to wide-format rolls (e.g., 90 cm × 100 m or 36″ × 100 yds)
- Width options: Commonly 65 cm, 90 cm, or 120 cm
- Length options: Typically 50 m, 100 m, or jumbo rolls up to 3,000 m
- High absorbency (absorption time ~3–5 s)
- Soft and breathable, ideal for sensitive skin and repeated dressing (
- Optional X-ray detectable thread, enhancing safety in surgical use
- Available sterilized (EtO or gamma) or non-sterile
Packaging & Shelf Life
- Packaged in individual kraft paper or PE bags, with 12–20 rolls per carton
- Shelf life up to 5 years for non-sterile product; 3 years if sterilized by EtO or gamm
🏥 Applications
- Surgical wound dressing, burn care, and trauma management
- Absorption of heavy exudate and maintaining moist environment
- First aid supplies and dressing in high-usage areas like burns units
✅ Specification Summary
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% bleached, soft cotton |
| Weight | ~1,500 g per roll |
| Ply | Typically 4-ply |
| Mesh | 12×8 to 30×20 threads/cm² |
| Dimensions | 90 cm × 100 m (standard); other sizes customizable |
| Sterility | Non-sterile (optional sterility) |
| X-ray Traceability | Optional detectable thread |
| Shelf Life | 5 years (non-sterile); 3 years (sterile) |
| Certification | CE, ISO 13485, FDA, BP/USP |
- Medstock Supplies
Mama Ngina Street, Transnational Plaza, 2nd Floor, Nairobi
Call/WhatsApp: 0722641512
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medstockltdFOR MORE ORDERS GET THEM AT https://medstock.co.ke/product-category/clinical-equipments/




