SOF® Tourniquet

The SOF® Tactical Tourniquet is a professional-grade arterial tourniquet designed for rapid, one-handed application in life-threatening bleeding. It’s trusted by military and emergency responders worldwide and approved for use in Australia. Uncontrolled limb bleeding can become fatal in minutes. The SOF® Tourniquet is built for situations where immediate haemorrhage control is critical — from vehicle accidents and industrial injuries to tactical and remote environments. Featuring a reinforced low-stretch polyester pressure band slides easily over limbs, while the quick-release buckle allows access to confined spaces or trapped limbs, A patented indicator wedge beneath the windlass confirms when all slack is removed, ensuring effective use. The textured, aircraft-grade aluminium windlass locks securely using the Tri-Ring Lock™ and TRAC™ (Tourniquet Retention Assistance Clip).The SOF-T delivers effective arterial occlusion with less tissue damage compared to narrow tourniquets. It’s designed for one-handed self-application and repeated training use without compromising reliability. This high-performance tourniquet is built for reliable haemorrhage control, suitable for both tactical and civilian first aid kits. SOF® Tactical Tourniquet vs CAT Tourniquet Feature SOF® Tourniquet – Wide CAT Gen 7 Tourniquet Windlass Aluminium (metal) Polymer Band width Wider compression Standard Buckle Metal tri-ring Polymer Best for Repeated training, high-load use Lightweight carry Used by Military, EMS, tactical units Military, first responders Both tourniquets are effective when used correctly. Choice often comes down to user preference, training environment, and durability requirements.