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Description
Multigate MultiCrepe (also referred to as “Multicrepe”) is a cotton crepe support and compression bandage used to secure dressings, support sprains and strains, assist edema control, and aid joint or limb immobilization in first aid and clinical settings. Made from 100% cotton with a balanced crepe weave, it provides consistent, conformable support while allowing the skin to breathe.
Construction and features
- 100% cotton, balanced crepe weave for reliable conformability
- Breathable/permeable to air to support skin comfort
- Latex-free to reduce the risk of sensitivity reactions
- Non-fraying edges for clean handling and application
- White colour aids visual assessment of soiling and exudate
- Single-use; do not re-use
Variants and sizes
- Light weight (non-sterile)
- 5 cm × 4 m (stretched length)
- Medium weight
- Non-sterile: 2.5 cm × 4 m; 15 cm × 4 m (stretched length)
- Sterile: 7.5 cm × 1.6 m; 10 cm × 1.6 m; 15 cm × 1.6 m
- Heavy weight (all cotton, non-sterile)
- 15 cm × 4 m (stretched length)
Length notes
- Where 4 m is stated, this refers to stretched length; some listings specify approximately 1.6 m unstretched and approximately 4 m stretched for applicable sizes.
Indications and typical uses
- Securing primary wound dressings
- Support for sprains, strains, and soft tissue injuries
- Assisting edema control as part of a compression regimen as directed
- Contributing to joint/limb immobilization in first aid and clinical care
Application guidance
- Select a bandage width appropriate to the body area
- Apply with even tension, using overlapping turns for uniform support
- Monitor circulation: check skin colour, warmth, sensation, and capillary refill
- Loosen or remove if numbness, tingling, increasing pain, or swelling occurs
- Use sterile variants where asepsis is required
Packaging information
- Non-sterile: individual rolls; commonly packed 12 rolls per inner (bag), 30 inners per carton (360 rolls total) for applicable sizes
- Sterile: individually wrapped sterile rolls; supplied in boxes (pack sizes vary by size and market)
Additional resources: Product brochure/PDF available.
