Head & Shoulders Tubular Gauze Bandages

When a dressing needs to stay put on an awkward, mobile area — the head, a shoulder, the upper chest — flat gauze and tape rarely hold. Tubular gauze solves this by conforming to the body's contours and holding a dressing in place with gentle, seamless coverage that moves with the patient. This collection gathers tubular gauze bandages sized for the head, shoulders, and larger anatomical areas, chosen for clinics, wound care teams, and home caregivers who need retention dressings that don't slip or dig in.

The Integra Lifesciences Surgitube Tubular Gauze Bandage (2 inch x 50 yard, Size 5P) is the workhorse here. Its stretch construction lets it hug the curved surfaces of the scalp, shoulders, breasts, and legs where standard wraps bunch or gap. It's latex-free, making it a safe choice for patients with latex sensitivities, and this particular size can be applied without an applicator — a practical advantage when you're covering larger areas or working quickly at the bedside. The 50-yard roll length means one bandage stretches across many dressing changes, which matters for facilities managing supply cost per patient.

Buyers often ask how tubular gauze is sized: the number corresponds to the width and the body part it's intended to fit, with larger sizes like 5P built for the trunk, thighs, and head rather than fingers or hands. Choosing the right size keeps the dressing snug without cutting off circulation — under-sizing constricts, over-sizing slides.

For related supplies, explore our Surgical Caps & Head Covers for procedural head coverage, the McKesson Head-On System, and gentle cleansing options in Johnson's Head-To-Toe.