BRAND NEW Sterile 10cm x10cm Swabs --Each Pack Contains Five 4 Ply Non Woven Swabs --This Dressing Is Sterile Until Opened --Gauze Is Ideal For Applying Antiseptics To Wounds --Drying Wounds Before The Application Of A Dressing Or As A Dressing Itself --Used For Absorbing Fluids As Well As Dressing And Protecting Wounds --Can Be Used To Keep A Wound Sterile And Also Provide Cushioning And Protection For The Wound Site Swabs sterile 1cm x 10cm (pack 5): Allows blood and fluids to pass through and be absorbed. Cushions and protects wounds.