Dressing

The Dressing material category covers dressing supplies for everyday care in clinics, medical practices, nursing and aesthetic centres. These include, among others, gauze bandages, elastic fixation bandages, fixation fleece, plasters and wound dressings in sterile and non-sterile versions.

What to consider when choosing

Dressing material differs by product type and area of use: gauze bandages and elastic fixation bandages are used to secure dressings, fixation fleece and plasters to attach them to the skin, and wound dressings for simple initial care. A key selection criterion is the distinction between sterile and non-sterile, sterile products are intended for applications that require freedom from germs. Further criteria are size and width, material, stretchability and skin tolerance. Also pay attention to the CE marking and conformity with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR, Regulation (EU) 2017/745). The relevant packaging unit is shown on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as dressing material?

Dressing material (also referred to as dressing supplies or wound dressing material) includes products such as gauze bandages, elastic fixation bandages, fixation fleece, plasters and wound dressings. They are used to secure wound dressings, to attach them to the skin and for initial care, and are available in sterile and non-sterile variants.

How do sterile and non-sterile dressing supplies differ?

Sterile dressing supplies are packaged free of germs and are intended for applications where sterility is required. Non-sterile products are suitable for areas of use without this requirement. The respective version is indicated in the product description; the choice depends on the intended purpose.

Are the products CE- and MDR-compliant?

Dressing material is considered a medical device and bears a CE marking in accordance with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR, Regulation (EU) 2017/745). Information on the intended purpose and the product properties can be found in the respective product description and in the manufacturer's documentation.