Question: what is the difference between a gauze pad and a gauze sponge?
Answer: Both gauze pads and gauze sponges are made of 100% cotton. They wick vertically to draw exudates out of wounds and are stronger than other types of dressings due to their longer fibers. ... The difference between these items are that gauze pads come with one per pack, while gauze sponges come with two or more per pack.