Meditube Tubular Gauze

When a wound dressing needs to stay put on a finger, toe, or elbow without a wrap of tape pulling at fragile skin, Meditube tubular gauze from Medi-Tech does the job. This seamless, 100% cotton tube slides over the affected area and grips gently on its own, holding dressings in place while letting air reach the skin. It's a staple in wound care carts, first-aid rooms, and home caregiving kits for exactly that reason — retention without adhesive irritation.

The whole system revolves around sizing, so match the tube to the body part. Size 1-1/2 (7/8 inch) and Size 2 are the go-to widths for fingers and toes; Size 3 (1.5 inch) fits hands, wrists, and feet; and Size 5 (3-5/8 inch) stretches over legs, thighs, and the head. Because the cotton is elastic, each size accommodates a range of limb circumferences, and a single 50-yard roll cuts down to as many dressings as you need — a cost-effective way to keep dressings secured over repeat changes.

Every Meditube product is latex-free and non-sterile, which suits routine dressing retention where a clean-but-not-sterile technique is standard. For sterile applications, apply the tube over an already-sterile primary dressing. Applicators (sold separately in most tubular gauze kits) make it easy to roll the gauze over awkward areas like fingertips.

Buyers choosing Meditube typically want breathability, gentle hold, and a size that actually fits the wound site — this range covers the common ones. Explore the broader Bandages section for related supplies, or see our Compression Wraps & Bandages collection if you need therapeutic compression rather than dressing retention.