Clinisorb Non-Woven Sponges

Clinisorb non-woven sponges from Dukal are the everyday workhorse of wound cleaning, dressing, and prep. Made from a polyester/rayon blend rather than cotton gauze, they're softer against the skin, more absorbent by weight, and low-linting — so they leave fewer fibers behind in the wound bed than traditional woven gauze. For clinics, wound care nurses, and home caregivers who run through sponges by the box, that combination of absorbency and clean release is what keeps Clinisorb in the supply drawer.

The line comes in the two sizes most procedures actually call for. The 2 x 2 inch, 4-ply sterile sponge (#7224) is the go-to for cleaning smaller wounds, applying antiseptics, or packing under a secondary dressing, and it's sold from a single 2-per-pack all the way up to 1,500 packs for facilities that need to buy at volume. The 4 x 4 inch, 4-ply sterile sponge (#7444) handles larger wound surfaces, post-op sites, and heavier drainage, packaged 2 per pack in boxes of 100. Both are individually sealed in sterile packs, so you open only what you need and keep the rest protected.

A common question: is a non-woven sponge really better than gauze? For most wound-care and prep tasks, yes — the 4-ply non-woven construction gives you bulk and absorbency without the loose weave that sheds threads, making it a smart default for both sterile procedures and general clean-up.

Clinisorb pairs naturally with the rest of your dressing routine. Explore related supplies in Gauze Sponges and browse broader Wound Care options to round out your cart.