McKesson sterile cotton gauze sponges have a 100 cotton open weave material which is highly absorbent and aerated making it suitable for wound dressing cleaning prepping or packing 12ply gauze sponges provide cushioning to the injured area and have folded ends that hinder loosening of fabric strands and the formation of lint Sterile gauze sponges are disposable and removes the risk of contamination Each white wound gauze sponge has dimensions 4 inch x 4 inch and comes in a peelable packaging that can easily open while maintaining hygiene Woven gauze sponges are individually wrapped in a peel pouch for easy opening