A tourniquet system, having at least one circumferential enclosed channel formed in a garment a tourniquet band positioned in the at least one circumferential enclosed channel a tightening and securing mechanism associated with the tourniquet band, wherein the tightening and securing mechanism includes two or more apertures formed therethrough, and wherein at least a portion of the tourniquet band loops through the apertures of the tightening and securing mechanism, such that when the tightening and securing mechanism is turned, a diameter of the tourniquet band is decreased and a tourniquet force is applied to an inside wall of the circumferential enclosed channel and at least one portal in the garment, proximate the circumferential enclosed channel, to provide access to the tightening and securing mechanism.
