Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Wound contact layers

Adaptic

Adaptic

A non-adherent primary dressing comprised of knitted cellulose acetate mesh impregnated with a petrolatum emulsion. Can be cut to size. Can be used with compression therapy.

Adaptic Digit

Adaptic Digit

Non-adherent digit dressing made of a tacky, silicone-coated, open-knit, cellulose fabric with a double-coiled tubular bandage

Adaptic Touch

Adaptic Touch

Non-adherent primary wound contact layer comprising an unique cellulose acetate mesh coated with a soft tack silicone

Askina DresSil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing

Askina SilNet

Soft silicone wound contact layer designed to protect the wound site and improve comfort during changes

Atrauman

Non-adherent, polyester mesh wound contact layer. 1mm pore size and impregnation of neutral triglycerides to prevent penetration of granulation tissue into dressing. Petrolatum-free.

Biatain Contact

One-sided silicone contact layer for atraumatic removal and wound protection. Composed of a perforated transparent polyurethane support film and a wound direct-contact layer in a silicone gel.

Curea P1 Border

Self-adhesive wound dressing that provides coverage of wounds and absorption of wound exudate, with quick application, comfort and a secure and comfortable hold, even with higher mobility, making it suitable for use in the shower and during sports.

Cuticell Contact

An elastic and transparent polyurethane film coated with soft silicone

FarlaCONTACT

Two-sided silicone dressing with wound contact layer of silicone adhesive, mesh and polyurethane film

HydroTac

A hydro-responsive wound dressing with AquaClear technology, comprising a hydropolymer gel wound contact layer and an absorbent polyurethane foam layer. An adhesive version is also available in HydroTac Comfort.

HydroTac Comfort

A hydro-responsive wound dressing with AquaClear technology, comprising a hydropolymer gel wound contact layer, with a polyurethane foam film backing and an adhesive border. A non-adhesive version is also available in HydroTac Comfort.

Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer

One-sided soft-silicone wound contact layer with porous structure that allows exudate to pass into outer absorbent dressing. One-sided layer prevents secondary dressing from sticking to wound contact layer. Can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, on areas with fragile skin and in negative pressure wound therapy.

Mepilex Transfer

A soft silicone contact layer, with an ultra-conformable foam that allows exudate to be transferred vertically into a secondary absorbent pad

Mepitel

Two-sided, transparent, perforated, with silicone on both sides of the flexible polyamide mesh. The open mesh structure allows exudate to pass into an secondary absorbent dressing

Mepitel One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh

Mepore One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh

N-A Dressing

N-A Dressing

A primary wound contact layer consisting of a knitted viscose rayon sheet

Rylon-1

Non-adherent, breathable, silicone wound dressing

Silflex

Silflex

Wound contact layer made from polyester mesh coated with soft silicone

SilTact

Thin, flexible, non-adherent wound contact layer consisting of a polyester mesh coated in soft silicone. Open mesh design intended to facilitate fluid management while reducing stress to the wound and any newly formed tissue.

Tegaderm Contact

Non-adherent permeable woven nylon primary wound contact layer

UrgoTul

Flexible contact layer containing a TLC (technology lipido-colloid) Healing Matrix that provides a nurturing environment for healing, pain-free dressing changes and harm-free care. Can stay in place for up to 7 days.

UrgoTul Duo

A non-adherent light absorbency contact layer containing TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes. It is composed of a polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid and petroleum jelly particles, combined with a protective viscose lining for light absorbency.