Wound dressing

摘要

A wound dressing comprises an absorbent material (1) and a surface layer of a non-absorbent apertured fabric (2). The non-absorbent apertured fabric preferably serves to present a smooth surface to the wound, minimising any possibility of adherence of the dressing to the latter. Absorption of exudate from the wound by the absorbent material takes place through the apertures in the fabric. The fabric is preferably rendered non-absorbent by a coating of an acrylic latex.