Maintains a moist environment
Fast gelling
A calcium sodium alginate (80% calcium and 20% sodium) made out of natural seaweed
The alginate component enables the dressing to absorb up to 20 times its own weight in exudate
Has haemostatic properties due to calcium ion release from the alginate dressing in contact with body fluids
Reduces risk of maceration only one layer of exudate is maintained at the wound surface but excess exudate is absorbed
Helps to clean the wound bacteria are trapped in the gel formed by the exudate absorbed and are then removed during dressing change
Easily cut to size customizable application