Ideal for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns because they"re extra thick and absorbent, and have a low-lint design to help prevent irritation. Each pad contains 16 layers of pillow-soft cushioning that provides extra comfort when cleaning dirt and contaminants from the injured area, and may help protect from re-injury. Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Gauze Pads are the only gauze pads to offer QUICK-LOC Technology with an anti-leak core that instantly absorbs and pulls fluids away from the wound.