Askina® DresSil Border Silicone Foam Dressing

Askina® DresSil Border is a soft, absorbent bordered silicone foam dressing designed for the management of moderately exuding wounds. It combines effective exudate absorption with gentle silicone adhesion, helping maintain a moist wound environment while supporting patient comfort during wear and dressing changes.

The dressing features a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent polyurethane foam core, and a vapour-permeable waterproof outer film. Its adhesive border helps keep the dressing securely in place, making it particularly useful on difficult-to-dress or moving areas of the body.

Key Features & Benefits

• Soft silicone wound contact layer – provides gentle, secure adhesion to the surrounding skin.
• Helps minimise trauma during dressing changes – silicone adhesion supports atraumatic removal and improved patient comfort.
• Absorbent polyurethane foam – helps manage moderate levels of wound exudate.
• Supports moist wound healing – helps maintain a wound environment conducive to natural healing.
• Integrated adhesive border – helps secure the dressing without the need for additional fixation in many applications.
• Highly conformable design – adapts well to body contours and difficult-to-dress areas.
• Suitable for moving areas – the bordered format is particularly useful around areas such as knees, elbows and skin folds.
• Waterproof outer film – helps protect the wound from external contamination and moisture.
• Vapour permeable backing – supports moisture balance while maintaining a protective outer barrier.
• Comfortable for extended wear – soft foam and silicone construction help improve patient comfort.
• Can be used with compression therapy – suitable for use alongside compression when clinically appropriate.

What Is Askina DresSil Border Used For?

Askina DresSil Border is intended for the management of moderately exuding, partial- to full-thickness wounds.

It may be suitable for wounds including:

• Pressure ulcers and pressure injuries
• Venous leg ulcers
• Arterial leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Skin tears
• Donor sites
• First- and second-degree burns

Its bordered, conformable design also makes it useful for wound locations where movement or body contours can make standard dressings more difficult to secure.

Gentle Silicone Adhesion

The soft silicone contact layer is designed to adhere securely to the surrounding skin while minimising trauma during dressing removal.

This helps reduce unnecessary disruption to the wound and surrounding skin and can improve comfort for patients who require repeated dressing changes.

The silicone contact layer also allows the dressing to conform closely to anatomical contours, helping provide secure coverage without excessive rigidity.

Effective Exudate Management

The polyurethane foam layer absorbs wound fluid while helping maintain an appropriately moist wound environment.

This supports effective management of moderately exuding wounds and helps protect the surrounding skin from prolonged exposure to excess moisture.

The dressing's waterproof but vapour-permeable outer film adds an additional layer of protection while allowing moisture vapour to escape.

Designed for Difficult-to-Dress Areas

Askina DresSil Border includes an additional adhesive border designed to improve fixation and conformability.

This makes it particularly practical for moving or anatomically challenging areas, including knees, elbows and skin folds, where secure dressing placement can otherwise be difficult.

Its soft construction also allows it to adapt comfortably to the natural contours of the body.

Why Choose Askina DresSil Border?

Askina DresSil Border combines gentle silicone adhesion, effective foam absorption and secure bordered fixation in one versatile wound dressing.

Its combination of comfort, conformability and moderate exudate management makes it a practical option for hospitals, clinics, care homes, community nursing and appropriate home wound-care settings.

Brand: B. Braun
Product: Askina® DresSil Border
Product Type: Bordered silicone foam wound dressing
Primary Use: Management of moderately exuding wounds
Wound Depth: Partial- to full-thickness wounds
Contact Layer: Soft silicone adhesive
Absorbent Layer: Hydrophilic polyurethane foam
Outer Layer: Vapour-permeable waterproof film
Compression Compatible: Yes, when clinically appropriate
Sterility: Sterile