A bandage for fixation of a limb is disclosed, the bandage comprising at least one flexible, thermoplastic polymer splint (10) which is shaped and in plasticized condition attached to the surface (S) of a longitudinal strip of fabric (9) which is elastic in its length direction (L), the fabric (9) and splint (10) having a length (L) sufficient for wrapping in layers about a limb. The splint (10) is formed to the shape of a wave wherein adjacent splint ribs (16, 17) are interconnected at a wave crest (18) or a wave trough (19) respectively, wherein at least one of the wave crests (18) and the wave troughs (19) is located near, i.e. in the region of, a longitudinal edge (M) of the strip of fabric (9). A method for manufacture of the splint-armoured bandage is likewise disclosed.
