Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage (5cm x 4.5m)

Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage (5cm x 4.5m) is a woven bandage made from a blend of cotton and elasticated (elastane) yarn, giving it a stretchy, breathable texture. As a reusable textile bandage rather than a medicine, it is classified as a general first-aid support item and is sold over the counter for home, sports, and everyday first-aid use.

This 5cm x 4.5m width is sized for smaller areas such as the fingers, wrist, or ankle. Each roll measures 4.5m in length when unstretched, is washable and reusable, and is manufactured to meet quality and safety standards, making it a practical everyday first-aid item alongside adhesive plaster and wound-care padding.

The bandage works through simple elastic compression rather than any medicinal action. Its cotton-elastane weave allows it to stretch as it is wrapped, then gently recoil, applying steady, even pressure to the area underneath.

The breathable cotton content lets air and moisture pass through the weave, allowing the wrap to stay ventilated compared with a fully occlusive bandage, while the elastane yarn allows the bandage to be reused after washing without quickly losing its stretch.

Start wrapping the bandage from the end furthest from the body (for example, from the fingers towards the wrist, or from the toes towards the ankle) and work towards the body, overlapping each turn by about half the width of the bandage. Apply firm but comfortable tension — the bandage should stretch slightly as you wrap, but you should still be able to slide a finger under the edge, and the fingers or toes below the bandage should remain a normal colour and feel warm.

Secure the end of the bandage with the clip provided, tape, or by tucking it in, and check the wrapped area regularly. Loosen and rewrap immediately if the area becomes numb, tingly, cold, or changes colour, as this may indicate the bandage has been applied too tightly.

Not applicable — this is not a medicine. Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage is a support bandage and is not taken, swallowed, or dosed in any way.

Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage does not contain an active ingredient, so it does not carry a medicine-style expiry date; however, elasticity can reduce with repeated washing and use over time, so replace the bandage once it no longer springs back or holds its shape well, or before the date on the packaging if one is stated.

Store in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. After washing, allow the bandage to air dry fully before rolling and storing it, to help it keep its elasticity for future use.

• Not applicable — Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage is a support bandage, not a medicine, and does not carry medicine-type side effects.

• Do not wrap the bandage too tightly, as excessive pressure can restrict blood circulation and cause numbness, tingling, or skin discolouration.
• Avoid use directly over broken skin, open wounds, or skin infections unless a suitable dressing is placed underneath first.
• Remove the bandage and seek advice if the area below the wrap becomes painful, swollen, cold, numb, or changes colour.
• Do not use a bandage that is frayed, has lost its elasticity, or is visibly damaged, as it may not provide reliable support.

• Not applicable — this is not a medicine.

• Wrap from the far end of the limb towards the body (e.g., fingers to wrist, toes to ankle), which is the standard wrapping direction.
• Overlap each turn of the bandage by about half its width to keep the wrap even.
• Check that you can still slip a finger comfortably under the bandage after wrapping — if it feels too tight, unwrap and reapply.
• Hand-wash in cool water and air-dry flat to help the bandage keep its stretch for longer.
• Keep a spare roll in your sports bag or first-aid kit, since crepe bandages are reusable and easy to carry.
• Replace the bandage once it feels loose, stretched out, or no longer springs back after wrapping.

Precautions: Use Durasafe Cotton Crepe Stretched Bandage for external support only, and avoid applying it so tightly that it restricts circulation, particularly on children, elderly users, or people with diabetes or poor circulation who may not notice early warning signs of a too-tight bandage. Remove the bandage before sleeping unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional, and do not use it as a substitute for proper medical treatment of a suspected fracture or serious injury.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical attention if you suspect a broken bone, if pain and swelling do not improve after a few days of rest and bandaging, or if the wrapped limb becomes increasingly numb, cold, pale, or blue, as these can be signs of a more serious injury or a bandage that is cutting off circulation.