Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) offer easy application and secure bonding, including adhering wound care dressings to skin. Skin is a variable substrate, however, and consideration must be given to various skin types to ensure dressings can be securely attached and easily removed without skin damage.
The global market for wound care dressings is growing. Reports show the market size for wound care dressings stands at $19 billion, growing at an average annual rate of 5-6%. Factors driving growth include population ageing, sedentary lifestyles, increases in chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes and cancer), ambulatory surgical centers making surgeries more accessible, and higher insurance reimbursements for treating chronic conditions.