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NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage — 2, 3, 4 & 6 in. × 5 yd

Name: NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage — 2, 3, 4 & 6 in. × 5 yd
Brand: North American Rescue
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North American Rescue · Elastic Wrap

NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages

North American Rescue's latex-free elastic compression wrap in four widths — 2, 3, 4 and 6 in. — each stretching to 5 yd and closing with a built-in hook closure instead of clips. Every width rolls to a 2 in. diameter and carries its own NSN. NAR builds it for support and compression; in a bleeding-control kit it is the wrap that holds pressure on packed gauze so your hands come free.

2 · 3 · 4 · 6 in. widths5 yd fully stretchedHook closure — no clipsLatex-freeNSN for every width

The plainest tool in the kit and one of the most useful: wrap it over the packing, keep the pressure on, and get your hands back.

The short answer

What it is

A latex-free elastic compression wrap with a hook closure, in 2, 3, 4 and 6 in. widths, each 5 yd fully stretched.

Use it for

Support and compression — sprains, strains, splints, cold packs — and, over packed gauze or a dressing, keeping pressure on a bleeding wound so your hands come free.

How it's used

Pack and hold pressure first when the wound needs it; then wrap firmly over the dressing with overlapping turns, close it with the hook closure, and check circulation beyond the wrap.

Who carries it

Military medics and service members, law enforcement, EMS and fire, and every well-stocked first aid kit — the NSNs make it a standard line item for agencies.

At a glance

Widths

2 · 3 · 4 · 6 in.

Length

5 yd, fully stretched

Rolled size

2 in. diameter × width

Weights

0.73 · 1.1 · 1.5 · 2.1 oz

Closure

Hook closure, no clips

Latex

Latex-free

Support level

Moderate (manufacturer)

Item numbers

30-0027 · 30-0028 · 30-0026 · 30-0007

NSN — 4 in.

6510-01-171-5130

Brand

North American Rescue, Greer, SC

12 things to know about NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages

Sizes and stock numbers, what NAR built it for, and how it earns its place in a bleeding-control kit.

01

Four widths, one length

2, 3, 4 and 6 in. wide, and every width stretches to 5 yd. Each rolls to a 2 in. diameter, and the roll is as long as the wrap is wide.³
02

Light enough to carry several

The 2 in. weighs 0.73 oz, the 3 in. 1.1 oz, the 4 in. 1.5 oz and the 6 in. 2.1 oz.³
03

A stock number for every width

2 in. — item 30-0027, NSN 6510-00-935-5820; 3 in. — 30-0028, NSN 6510-01-230-8702; 4 in. — 30-0026, NSN 6510-01-171-5130; 6 in. — 30-0007, NSN 6510-01-532-6522.³
04

Hook closure, no clips

A built-in hook closure lets the wrap be secured without clips,³ so there is nothing to drop in the dirt or lose in a kit.
05

Latex-free

NAR makes it latex-free,³ and the roll's label states that the product does not contain natural rubber latex.⁴
06

What NAR built it for

Support and compression during recovery and return to activity — a moderate level of support, comfortable for extended wear, and ideal for securing hot and cold packs, splinting, sprains, strains, swelling and general soreness.³
07

The bleeding-control job: free your hands

Holding pressure until help arrives is exhausting and ties up both hands. An elastic wrap over packed gauze or a dressing keeps pressure on so you can treat a second casualty, call 911 or move. A hand on the wound still stops bleeding faster than a pressure dressing,⁸ so press first — and wrap when you have to let go.
08

Elastic compression has a field record

In a simulated wound, an elastic compression dressing held a mean 88 mmHg against 33 mmHg for a standard field dressing.⁵ At the scene, an elastic adhesive compression dressing over gauze fully controlled 87% of 62 bleeding wounds from penetrating trauma, with no significant complications.⁶ Neither study used the NAR wrap.
09

Pressure depends on the hands that wrap it

When emergency medical providers applied pressure dressings to a volunteer's forearm, peak pressure across 116 measured applications ranged from 50 to 412 mmHg, wrapping technique was the strongest predictor, and the providers' own estimates did not correlate with the measurements.⁷ Wrap firmly, then check circulation.
10

It is not a tourniquet

Life-threatening limb bleeding a tourniquet can control gets a evidence-based standard tourniquet — hasty, high and tight over clothing, under threat or when the source cannot be seen; deliberate, on bare skin 2–3 in. above the wound once it is exposed; never across a joint.^1,2 The wrap holds pressure on what is underneath it.
11

A flat-packed 4 in. exists

For slim kits, NAR makes the Flat Elastic Wrap, item 30-0308 — 4 in. wide, 5 yd fully stretched, hook closure, packed flat for small cube space.⁹
12

Not on the evidence-based list

The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list names tourniquets and hemostatic dressings; it has no pressure-dressing or wrap category, so these wraps are not evidence-based standard.² Absence from the list does not by itself mean a product was tested and failed. The TCCC Guidelines still rely on pressure dressings — they are what a limb tourniquet is converted to when conversion criteria are met.¹

How to wrap over a packed wound

The sequence taught in TCCC, TECC and public bleeding-control courses, with the elastic wrap as the hands-free last step.

1

Tourniquet first on a limb. Life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg that a tourniquet can control gets a tourniquet: high and tight over clothing under threat or when the source cannot be seen; on bare skin 2–3 in. above the wound once it is exposed; never across a joint.¹
2

Pack deep and junctional wounds. Find the source. Press a tight wad of gauze — the "power ball" — directly onto the bleeding vessel first, then pack every corner tight. Never pack the chest or abdomen; the neck can be packed with care without compressing the airway, and the lower neck above the collarbone can be packed.
3

Hold pressure. Hemostatic gauze: at least 3 minutes, or the manufacturer's labeled time.¹ Plain gauze: at least 10 minutes. In every case, until the bleeding stops — best practice is to hold until you are relieved.
4

Cover it. Place a dressing over the packed wound — or over a superficial wound that needs only pressure.
5

Wrap it. Anchor a turn on the limb, then wrap over the dressing with firm, overlapping turns, stacking extra turns over the wound. Press the hook closure down on the last turn.³
6

Check beyond the wrap. Look at color and warmth, ask about feeling, and check the pulse below the wrap. On a limb where no tourniquet is intended, loosen and rewrap a wrap that is cutting off circulation.
7

If blood comes through. Over a superficial wound, or one not deep enough to pack, leave the dressing in place, add gauze on top and wrap again. If a packed wound keeps bleeding, remove the packing, find the source, repack with a fresh power ball, and rewrap.¹
8

Hand it off. Tell the receiving team what is packed in the wound, what kind of gauze it is, and when it went in.

Train before you need it. Practice wrapping over a packed wound on a partner or a wound-packing trainer — one-handed and with gloves on — and do the circulation check every time.

Where it fits

Use it for

Holding packed hemostatic or plain gauze under pressure so your hands come free
A pressure wrap over a dressing after a trained provider converts a limb tourniquet¹
Bleeding a pressure dressing can control — and, for children 2 and under, before any tourniquet
Sprains, strains, swelling, splints and cold packs — NAR's labeled uses³

Not for

Life-threatening limb bleeding a tourniquet can control — tourniquet first¹
Replacing packing in a deep or junctional wound — pack first, then wrap
Packing the chest or abdomen — never; an open chest wound gets a chest seal
A tight circumferential wrap around the neck — it can compress the airway

The evidence

No published study has tested the NAR Elastic Wrap itself. These studies tested elastic compression dressings and pressure bandages in general — each row names what was tested.

Study	Evidence type	What was studied	What it found
*Naimer et al., Mil Med* 2006⁶**	Human · prospective field series	Compact elastic adhesive compression dressing on 62 consecutive bleeding wounds from penetrating trauma, applied at the scene	Full control 87%, bleeding reduced 11%, no effect in 1 wound; no significant complications; no control group
*Naimer et al., Injury* 2004⁵**	Human volunteer · simulated wound	Field dressing vs elastic adhesive dressing vs manual compression, 68 trials at 9 body sites	Mean pressure 33 vs 88 vs 180 mmHg; caregivers rated the elastic dressing most convenient
*Brauckmann et al., Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg* 2026⁷**	Human volunteer · pressure-sensor simulation	Emergency medical providers applying pressure dressings of their choice to a volunteer's forearm; elastic fixation, medium-stretch and Israeli bandages	Mean peak 136 mmHg elastic fixation, 172 mmHg medium-stretch, 205 mmHg Israeli; above 250 mmHg in 1.6%, 11.1% and 28%; self-assessment did not correlate with measured pressure
*Charlton et al., Prehosp Emerg Care* 2021⁸**	Expert review · systematic review	107 studies of bleeding control by first-aid providers, 8 of them on pressure dressings, bandages or devices	Very low certainty overall; direct manual pressure stopped bleeding faster than pressure dressings or devices

The field series carries the most weight but had no control group and used an adhesive elastic dressing; the volunteer studies measure pressure, not bleeding; the systematic review rates the whole pressure-dressing evidence base as very low certainty.

How it compares

The non-hemostatic 4 in. compression options buyers most often weigh against each other.

	NAR Elastic Wrap, 4 in.	NAR Flat Elastic Wrap	READY WRAP™	TacMed™ Esmark
Item number	30-0026	30-0308	RDYWRP	ESMARK
Size	4 in. × 5 yd, fully stretched	4 in. × 5 yd, fully stretched	4 in. × 50 in.	4 in. × 48 in. open
Package	Roll, 2 in. diameter × 4 in.	Flat-packed	Sealed pouch	Flat, 4 × 3 × 0.5 in.
Build	Latex-free elastic wrap, hook closure	Latex-free elastic wrap, hook closure	GRIP8™ thermoplastic elastomer; non-adhesive	Latex-free elastic bandage
evidence-based standard	No	No	No	No

NAR data from North American Rescue's product information sheets;^3,9 READY WRAP data from 6:8 Medical Solutions;¹⁰ Esmark data from TacMed Solutions.¹¹

Build the system

The flat-packed version, the tourniquet and gauze that come first, a pressure bandage with a pad, and the kits.

NAR Flat Elastic Wrap

The 4 in. wrap, flat-packed for slim kits

READY WRAP™ Pressure Wrap

Non-adhesive 4 in. × 50 in. pressure wrap

Emergency Trauma Dressing

NAR's pressure bandage with a sterile pad

C-A-T® Gen 7 Tourniquet

evidence-based standard — first for limb bleeding it can control

QuikClot® Combat Gauze®

Hemostatic gauze to pack before you wrap

SAM® Splint II

Moldable splint the wrap secures

STORM Operator IFAK

NAR individual first aid kit

Wound Packing Leg Trainer

Practice packing and wrapping

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Questions buyers ask

▾Are these wraps evidence-based standard?

No. The Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts list has no pressure-dressing or wrap category,² and absence from the list does not by itself mean a product was tested and failed. The TCCC Guidelines use pressure dressings to replace a limb tourniquet once conversion criteria are met.¹

▾Which width should I carry?

Match the width to the limb. Wider wraps cover a dressing in fewer turns and spread pressure over more of the limb, so the 4 in. or 6 in. suits a dressing on an adult arm or leg; the 2 in. and 3 in. suit hands, wrists, feet and small limbs.

▾Can it be used as a tourniquet?

No. Carry a evidence-based standard tourniquet: high and tight over clothing under threat or when you cannot find the source, on bare skin 2–3 in. above the wound once it is exposed, never across a joint.¹

▾Do I still need to pack the wound?

Yes, if it is deep or junctional — groin, armpit or neck. Pack first with a power ball on the bleeding vessel and every corner filled, hold pressure, then wrap. A wrap over an unpacked deep wound presses on the surface, not on the vessel.

▾How long do I hold pressure before wrapping?

Hemostatic gauze: at least 3 minutes, or the time on its label.¹ Plain gauze: at least 10 minutes. In every case until the bleeding stops, and best practice is to hold until you are relieved. If you cannot, wrap over the packing.

▾How tight should it be?

Firm enough to keep pressure on the dressing, with overlapping turns. Then check color, warmth, feeling and the pulse beyond it — feel is unreliable.⁷ On a limb where no tourniquet is intended, loosen and rewrap a wrap that cuts off circulation.

▾What if blood soaks through?

Over a superficial wound, or one under a pressure dressing that is not deep enough to pack, leave the dressing on, add gauze on top and wrap again. If a packed wound keeps bleeding, the packing has failed: remove it, find the source, repack with a fresh power ball and rewrap.¹

▾Can I use it on a child?

Yes. Most limb injuries in children do not need a tourniquet: escalate from direct pressure to a pressure dressing or wrap, and keep the tourniquet for truly life-threatening bleeding. For children 2 and under, direct pressure or a pressure wrap is the better tool.

▾Are they latex-free?

Yes — every width. The label states that the product does not contain natural rubber latex.^3,4

▾Rolled or flat?

This is the rolled wrap, in four widths. NAR also makes a flat-packed 4 in., the Flat Elastic Wrap (30-0308), for kits where a roll does not fit.⁹

Package & specifications

▾In the package — one rolled wrap in the width you choose

1× NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage in the width selected — 2 in. (30-0027), 3 in. (30-0028), 4 in. (30-0026) or 6 in. (30-0007); 5 yd fully stretched
Rolled to a 2 in. diameter
Built-in hook closure — no clips needed
Latex-free. Dressings, gauze and gloves sold separately.

▾Full specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	North American Rescue, LLC — Greer, South Carolina, USA
Product	Elastic Wrap Bandages
2 in.	Item 30-0027 · NSN 6510-00-935-5820 · 0.73 oz · rolled 2 in. diameter × 2 in.
3 in.	Item 30-0028 · NSN 6510-01-230-8702 · 1.1 oz · rolled 2 in. diameter × 3 in.
4 in.	Item 30-0026 · NSN 6510-01-171-5130 · 1.5 oz · rolled 2 in. diameter × 4 in.
6 in.	Item 30-0007 · NSN 6510-01-532-6522 · 2.1 oz · rolled 2 in. diameter × 6 in.
Length	5 yd, fully stretched — every width
Closure	Hook closure; secures without clips
Latex	Latex-free — label: does not contain natural rubber latex
Support level	Moderate (manufacturer)
Labeled uses (manufacturer)	Support and compression; securing hot and cold packs, splinting, sprains, strains, swelling and general soreness
Marking	CE marked (label)
TCCC status	Not evidence-based standard — the evidence-based device list has no pressure-dressing or wrap category

▾References — 11 sources

Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Guidelines, 1 May 2026.
Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Evidence-Based Standard Devices & Adjuncts, 15 December 2021.
North American Rescue. Elastic Wrap Bandages product information sheet, REV030326, and product page (items 30-0027, 30-0028, 30-0026, 30-0007). narescue.com.
North American Rescue. NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage roll label.
Naimer SA, Anat N, Katif G. Evaluation of techniques for treating the bleeding wound. Injury. 2004;35(10):974–979.
Naimer SA, Tanami M, Malichi A, Moryosef D. Control of traumatic wound bleeding by compression with a compact elastic adhesive dressing. Mil Med. 2006;171(7):644–647.
Brauckmann V, Menzel J, Welke B, Decker S, Macke C. Under pressure — a sensor-based analysis of simulated prehospital pressure dressing application for hemorrhage management. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2026;52(1):192.
Charlton NP, Swain JM, Brozek JL, et al. Control of severe, life-threatening external bleeding in the out-of-hospital setting: a systematic review. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2021;25(2):235–267.
North American Rescue. NAR Flat Elastic Wrap — 4 in. x 5 yd product information sheet, REV030326, item 30-0308. narescue.com.
6:8 Medical Solutions. READY WRAP™ product information, part number RDYWRP. 68medical.com.
TacMed Solutions™. Esmark Bandage product information and specifications, SKU ESMARK. tacmedsolutions.com.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which width of NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage should I choose for my kit?

Width selection depends on the anatomical site being wrapped. The 2 in. wrap (0.73 oz, NSN 6510-00-935-5820) is appropriate for hands, wrists, fingers, and feet. The 3 in. wrap (1.1 oz, NSN 6510-01-230-8702) suits ankles and smaller forearm wrapping. The 4 in. wrap (1.5 oz, NSN 6510-01-171-5130) is the most versatile tactical choice — appropriate for standard extremity compression, wound dressing retention, and splint securing on forearms and calves. The 6 in. wrap (2.1 oz, NSN 6510-01-532-6522) handles larger circumference sites: thigh, upper arm, and chest wrap applications.

Are NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages latex-free?

Yes. All four sizes of NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages are latex-free, making them safe for use on patients with latex sensitivities or allergies — a meaningful consideration in emergency settings where patient allergy history may not be known. The hook closure mechanism also avoids metal clips that could cause pressure points or fail during use.

Can NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages be used to reinforce a pressure dressing?

Yes — reinforcing a primary pressure dressing is one of the most common tactical uses for elastic wraps. Apply your primary dressing (Israeli Bandage, ETD, or similar) over the wound first, then use the elastic wrap to add additional layers of circumferential compression on top. This is particularly effective when the primary dressing's securing mechanism cannot provide adequate pressure alone. The 4 in. and 6 in. wraps provide the most useful compression force for wound reinforcement applications.

What is the difference between NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages and the NAR Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage?

The standard NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages (rolled format) pack into a rolled profile with a 2 in. diameter core. The NAR Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage (SKU 30-0308) is a 4 in. elastic wrap packaged in a flat, vacuum-sealed format — similar packaging to the flat ETD — with a depth of approximately 0.875 in. The flat version is designed for kit configurations where the cylindrical profile of a rolled bandage doesn't fit (flat plate carrier IFAK panels, slim pouches). Both versions perform identically when deployed; the difference is packaging geometry only.

Can elastic wrap bandages be used in place of a tourniquet for hemorrhage control?

No. Elastic wrap bandages are designed for moderate compression and retention — they do not generate sufficient pressure to occlude arterial blood flow in an extremity, which is the mechanism required for tourniquet-level hemorrhage control. For life-threatening extremity hemorrhage, use a dedicated tourniquet such as the CAT Gen 7 or SAM XT. Elastic wraps can be used to reinforce a pressure dressing applied over wound packing for non-tourniquet-amenable bleeding, but they are not a substitute for a properly applied tourniquet when tourniquet use is indicated.

Are the NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages CoTCCC-recommended?

The NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages are not a standalone CoTCCC-recommended device, but they are standard components in CoTCCC-aligned kit configurations — used to secure dressings and splints as part of the overall hemorrhage control and injury management process. All four widths are NSN-coded and appear in military procurement catalogs.

Do these require any training to use?

No formal certification is required to apply an elastic compression wrap. Basic first-aid courses (Stop the Bleed, TECC, Wilderness First Responder) cover elastic wrap application. For tactical kits, providers should practice one-handed wrapping techniques and pressure application drills to build reliable muscle memory under stress.

Can these be used with other NAR dressings?

Yes. NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages are specifically designed to complement NAR pressure dressings — applied over an Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD), Israeli-style bandage, or hemostatic gauze packing to add circumferential compression. The 4" and 6" widths provide the most effective supplemental pressure when wound packing alone is insufficient.

What are the NSN numbers for government procurement?

NSN by width: 2" = 6510-00-935-5820 (0.73 oz); 3" = 6510-01-230-8702 (1.1 oz); 4" = 6510-01-171-5130 (1.5 oz); 6" = 6510-01-532-6522 (2.1 oz). All four sizes are available through DLA/GSA procurement channels. Contact MED-TAC International for agency and bulk pricing.

What is the stretched length of each NAR Elastic Wrap size?

All four NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages stretch to a full 5 yards regardless of width (2", 3", 4", or 6"). The 5-yard stretched length is sufficient for multiple circumferential passes around any extremity, including large-circumference sites like the thigh. Hook closures secure the end without clips after the final wrap.

NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage — 2, 3, 4 & 6 in. × 5 yd

At a glance

12 things to know about NAR Elastic Wrap Bandages

Four widths, one length

Light enough to carry several

A stock number for every width

Hook closure, no clips

Latex-free

What NAR built it for

The bleeding-control job: free your hands

Elastic compression has a field record

Pressure depends on the hands that wrap it

It is not a tourniquet