3M™ Medipore™ Composite Dressing 3-1/2 X 10 Inch Rectangle Sterile Nonwoven Backing (324096_CS) 100/CSEnhances comfort: Soft, porous and breathable. nonadherent pad won't stick to the wound, thus minimizing disruption of the healing tissues upon removal. Helps support healing: Absorbent pad protects wound and absorbs drainage, while allowing skin to breathe, thus reducing the potential for maceration around the wound edges. Helps reduce the risk of skin maceration Gentle to the skin: Dressing provides excellent adhesion, yet is gentle to the skin.