Gauze

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Gauze is a thin, translucent fabric with a loose open weave. Its name may derive etymologically from the Persian word for silk, via the Spanish word "gasa".

Uses and types

• Gauze was originally made of silk. Now used for medical purposes gauze sponges are in high demand.
• When used in film and theatre, gauze is often fashioned into a scrim.
• Gauze is also made of cotton, especially for use in bandages. It is especially useful for dressing wounds where other fabrics might stick to the burn or laceration.
• Modern gauze is sometimes made of synthetic fibers, especially when used in clothing.
• Gauze can also be made of metal, such as a wire gauze placed on top of a Bunsen burner, used in a safety lamp, or used as fence.

See also

• Wire netting.
• Wire gauze.

External links

• Cotton gauze as non-adherent dressing (with image)

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