Bandage materials are items used to cover and protect wounds. Common bandage materials include GAUZE, dressings, ACE bandages, wraps, trusses, and TAPE. GAUZE is a thin, open-weave fabric made of cotton or synthetic fibers. Dressings are absorbent materials used to cover wounds. ACE bandages are elastic bandages used to provide support and compression. Wraps are long strips of cloth used to bind or secure a dressing. Trusses are large bandages used to support a body part or hold a dressing in place. TAPE is an adhesive material used to secure bandages.