Description
The 3M™ Coban™ 2 Comfort Foam Bandage is the soft inner layer used as Layer 1 of the Coban 2 Two-Layer Compression System.
Designed to be applied directly against the skin, the comfort foam layer provides cushioning and helps protect vulnerable areas before the outer Coban 2 Compression Layer is applied. Its soft, conformable construction allows it to follow the contours of the limb while helping create a comfortable foundation for effective compression therapy.
Supplied as one individual bandage, it is ideal for replacing or stocking the comfort layer separately from a complete Coban 2 compression kit.
Key Features
- Layer 1 of the Coban 2 system: Designed for use beneath the compatible Coban 2 Compression Layer.
- Soft foam construction: Provides cushioning and comfort against the skin.
- Helps protect vulnerable areas: Supports protection over bony prominences and delicate skin.
- Conformable design: Moulds closely to the contours of the limb.
- Supports compression therapy: Creates the foundation for the outer compression layer.
- Low-profile construction: Helps minimise unnecessary bulk beneath the compression system.
- Designed to resist slipping: Works with the outer cohesive layer to create a stable compression system.
- Available individually: Useful when a separate Layer 1 bandage is required.
What is the Coban 2 Comfort Foam Bandage used for?
The Coban 2 Comfort Foam Layer is used as the first stage of the Coban 2 compression system.
It is wrapped around the limb before application of the outer Coban 2 Compression Layer. The foam provides a soft interface between the skin and compression bandage while helping protect sensitive areas and distribute pressure more evenly.
Once Layer 1 has been applied, the compatible outer compression layer is wrapped over it to provide therapeutic compression.
Who is it suitable for?
Coban 2 Comfort Foam Bandage is intended for use as part of the Coban 2 compression system.
It may be used in the management of conditions where compression therapy has been clinically assessed as appropriate, including:
- Lymphoedema
- Lower-limb oedema
- Venous disease
- Venous leg ulcer management
The Comfort Foam Layer is not intended to provide therapeutic compression by itself. It should be used with the appropriate Coban 2 Compression Layer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Important Information
Compression therapy should only be used following appropriate vascular and clinical assessment.
The Coban 2 Comfort Foam Layer is a component of the Coban 2 system, not a standalone compression treatment. The correct outer compression layer must be selected and applied appropriately.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and local compression therapy guidelines.
Why choose Coban 2 Comfort Foam Bandage?
Coban 2 Comfort Foam provides a soft, conformable and protective inner layer for the Coban 2 compression system.
Its lightweight construction helps cushion the limb without creating excessive bulk, while its close conformity helps create a stable foundation for the outer compression bandage.
For patients who require individual replacement components rather than a complete compression kit, the Coban 2 Comfort Foam Bandage provides a convenient standalone Layer 1 option.


