Big, strong bandages (9)
I believe the answer is:
strapping
This clue is a triple definition!
'big' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'strong' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'bandages' is the third definition.
(Other definitions for strapping that I've seen before include "Tying up" , "Big" , "stalwart" , "Brawny" , "Robust" .)