59Medical Textiles
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padding characteristics, nonsticking nature to the wound and painless-
ness on removal, creation of an optimal environment for wound healing,
softness, pliability, and high absorbency. Modern wound dressings are
composed of absorbent layers held between the wound contact layer and
a base material. The wound contact layer (primary dressing) is generally
placed directly over the wound and covered with an absorbent pad and
whole dressing retained with a base material. The wound contact layer has
low adherency and can be easily removed without disturbing new tissue
growth. The wound contact layer is made out of silk, polyamide, viscose, or
polyethylene, with woven or nonwoven structure. The a ...