The professional's guide to wound product selection
A water-resistant, vapour-permeable, knitted fabric consisting of cotton, acrylic and elastomeric fibres. The fabric is coated with particles of natural latex, which makes it cohesive and enables it to stick to itself. A type 3a bandage.
White knitted fabric consisting of viscose, nylon and elastomeric yarn. A light-blue line runs along the middle of its length to aid 50% overlap when bandaging. Also available in long length. Latex-free.
An absorbent, non-woven, sub-bandage wadding comprising a blend of viscose and polyester. Latex-free.
A lightweight knitted compression fabric composed of viscose, elastane and nylon. The bandage has two-way stretch. Latex-free.
Highly absorbent, conformable, gelling dressing composed of natural, biodegradable, acylated chitosan fibers. Chitosan dressing fibres bond with wound exudate, transforming to form a clear gel that locks away large volumes of fluid and wound pathogens. It is naturally haemostatic and antimicrobial.
Formulated to provide an effective, breathable barrier for intact skin from bodily fluids such as faeces and urine. Moisturises the skin and helps to maintain skin integrity. Will not affect the absorbency of incontinence pads or the adhesion of dressings or adhesive appliances. It is highly concentrated, and small amounts of cream will cover a large skin area.
Uses sterile healthcare grade silicones to form a fast-drying, transparent protective film. It can be applied to both intact and injured skin around peri-wound sites, forming a protective barrier against bodily fluids. Available in three different applications.
Transparent medical tape for devices or occlusive dressings on sensitive skin.
Absorbent, sterile, non-woven dressing for minor to medium-sized wounds.
Sterile; bacteria-, virus- and water-proof; transparent; and absorbent island dressing for treatment of surgical and other acute wounds.