A cloth bandage includes a cloth layer portion comprising a single weave pattern comprising a uniform distribution of threads, wherein each thread includes a compound structure including a non-metallic fibrous material and metallic material, and an adhesive layer portion upon a bottom surface of the cloth layer portion configured to adhere the cloth bandage to skin of a wearer. A top surface of the cloth layer portion includes a uniform metallic appearance across the top surface. The metallic material can include silver, copper, or any oligodynamic material.