Gauze

This article is about the fabric. For other uses, see Gauze (disambiguation).
Gauze veil
Tutu
Gauze swab
Gauze balls

Gauze is a thin, translucent fabric with a loose open weave. In technical terms, "gauze" is a weave structure in which the weft yarns are arranged in pairs and are crossed before and after each warp yarn, keeping the weft firmly in place.[1] This weave structure is used to add stability to the fabric, which is important when using fine yarns loosely spaced. However, this weave structure can be used with any weight of yarn, and can be seen in some rustic textiles made from coarse hand-spun plant fiber yarns. Gauze is widely used for medical dressings.

Gauze can also be made of non-woven fabric.[2]

  1. ^ Emery, Irene (1966). The Primary Structure of Fabrics. Washington, D.C.: Thames and Hudson, p. 180. ISBN 978-0-500-28802-3.
  2. ^ "Wound management - Woven and fabric swabs/Non-woven Fabric Swab (BNF content)". The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Retrieved 5 December 2021.