GAUZE, STR SPONGE BORDER 6"X6.75" (30/BX 16BX/CS) Simpurity bordered gauze sterile sponges are a non-adherent gauze sponge island dressing with an adhesive border These woven sponges are made of 12-ply 100% USP cotton for use as a secondary dressing The sponge absorbs exudate for a cleaner wound bed and the adhesive border protects the wound from outside contaminants