Features and benefits

Bi-elastic; elastic in the length and in the width

Features:

• minimal risk for traction on skin tissue;
• less friction >>> skin stays in perfect condition;
• support of fragile skin tissues;
• flexible >>> perfect fit, even on difficult areas such as joints...

Benefits:

• Minimal risk to get friction wounds.
• Minimal risk for blistering.
• Can be used on fragile -thin- skin.
•  Minimal risk to develop skin tears.
• No leakage; increased patient comfort.
•  Increased comfort for the care giver.
   

Soft, silicone adhesive

Features:

• No pain and trauma/secondary skin lesions ( loss of epidermis )when changing the dressing.
• Dressing can be re-positioned allowing safe and easy wound inspection during care process.
• No adhesive residue on the skin after removal of the dressing.
• Minimal risk for skin irritation or allergy.
• Perfect sealing off wound edges; no risk for maceration of surrounding skin.

Benefits:

• Painless dressing changes; increased patient comfort.
• Easy application.
• Easy removal of the dressing; less time spending.
• No risk for maceration wound edges; the surrounding skin stays dry and healthy.
• Minimal dressing changes; minimal risk for damaging newly formed tissues.
   

Wide scaled pores

Features:

• breathable; minimal risk for maceration of the skin ( evaporation of transpiration );
• breathable ; minimal risk for maceration of wound edges ( evaporation of excess wound fluid );
• less risk for secondary wound infections;
• vertical migration of excess of wound fluid; when used on exuding wounds, a secondary absorbent dressing can be applied on top of the dressing.
   

Benefits:

• No maceration of surrounding skin; increased patient comfort.
• No maceration of wound edges.
• Long wear time; stays well in place.
• Many applications; minimal risk when used on wounds with.
• increased risk of infection.

One side adhesive

Features:

• No secondary dressing needed to protect dressing ; Dressing doesn’t stick to bed linen.
• One sides adhesive>>no extra fixation dressing needed; increased patient comfort, less manipulation of dressings, lower cost for dressing changes & easy to use.
   

Benefits:

• Increased patient comfort.
• No extra cost to cover the dressing; does not stick to linen, clothes,…
• Less manipulation; faster application >> less time spending.