Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film. The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound

Melolin consists of three layers:

1. Low adherent perforated film

2. Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad

3. Hydrophobic backing layer

Low adherent perforated film

- Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue

Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad

Patient Comfort

- Cushions and Protects

- Comfortable and minimises pain on removal

Easy to cut to shape

- Retains its integrity when cut

Non-sensitising

- Inert and non-sensitising

Delays time to strike through

- Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes