My husband found out about this group and sent me the link, thinking I'd be interested. He was right!
http://leprosybandages.blogspot.com/
Touching Others with Leprosy Bandages
It seems that knit or crochet bandages are superior to gauze type bandages for a number of reasons. They're as simple as can be. Only 3 inches wide and 4 feet long, they would be quick to make up. Specific instructions are here. The recommended material is #10 mercerized cotton (bedspread cotton) with no dyes, made up using D or E hooks, or size 2 needles. The pattern is basic single crochet or knit stitches.
Apparently, there are a few places that collect and disperse bandages like this. If I find any others, I'll include links to them as well.
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