On April 19, 1861, the first blood of the American Civil War is shed when a secessionist mob in Baltimore attacks Massachusetts troops bound for Washington, D.C. Four soldiers and 12 rioters were killed.One week earlier, on April 12, the Civil War began when Confederate shore batteries opened fire on...
Waterproof Bandages. Our waterproof adhesive bandages help keep cuts, burns and wounds dry when showering or swimming. Great selection including the popular Nexcare Clear Waterproof Bandages and Johnson and Johnson Water Block Plus bandages for knuckles, fingers and toes.
The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. By varying the ratio of cotton, polyester, and the elastic yarns within a bandage, manufacturers are able to offer various grades of compression and durability in their wraps. Often aluminum or stretchable clips are used to fasten the bandage in place once it has been wrapped around the injury.