From cuts to scrapes and grazes, everyone will use bandages at some point in their life, and it is always handy to keep a few packets in a safe space for future use. For a long time, the bandage formula has been unchanged, apart from perhaps the size and shape. However, modern technology is changing how people use bandages and the materials found in them. Natural bandages are becoming more and more popular, and it is easy to see why once you understand the benefits. Here is a quick rundown of what the differences are in natural bandages vs traditional alternatives.

Hypoallergenic 

It seems that more and more children are becoming allergic to all sorts of chemicals these days, so it is important that you always have some natural bandages on hand that do not contain any allergens. All of the sticky material that keeps the bandage on your body is made from natural chemicals and will not cause an allergic reaction. The last thing you want when putting on a bandage is to see the recipient burst out in a rash. There is no reason to take the risk, small as it may be, when natural bandages are so easy to obtain.

Go Green

While they may not seem very big, bandages can make up a lot of waste when you consider how many are used every day. From the packaging to the actual bandages themselves, traditional bandages had a lot of disposable material that was not recycled. This is quite bad for the planet, as the plastics involved do not degrade, and they can be accidentally eaten by animals, eventually killing them. Natural bandages will decompose after you use them ensuring that there is no remnants leftover and allowing you to have a guilt-free conscience. 

Locally Sourced

Australia is one of the leading creators of natural bandages, which means there is very little energy used in the transportation of these goods, further reducing the carbon impact on the planet. Large, international companies that manufacture bandages do so in poorer countries, leading to mass amounts of pollution both at the manufacturing plants and from planes and boats as they transport the bandages to the destination. This seems like an extraordinary waste when you consider how simple they are to manufacture and how every country could do so. That is why you should always try to buy goods manufactured as close to home as possible, and with natural bandages that is easy.

For more information, contact a natural bandage supplier.