Abstract: A medical dressing for covering a wound, lesion, burn or similar injury is disclosed. The dressing comprises a material having at least three layers comprising: (a) a first inner layer which comprises a porous polyethylene film which enables moisture to be wicked away from the injury; (b) a second middle layer comprising an absorbent material for absorbing the moisture from the first layer; and (c) a third outer layer comprising a flexible, water-proof and breathable material.

Abstract: A medical glove or dressing for covering a wound, lesion, burn or similar injury to the hand is disclosed. The glove comprises a back portion, a palm portion and thumb and finger portions with adjustable opening and closure means for easy insertion of the hand and adjustable fitting of the glove without further trauma to the hand. The glove further comprises a material having at least three layers comprising: (a) a first inside layer which comprises a porous polyethylene film which enables moisture to be wicked away from the hand; (b) a second middle layer comprising an absorbent material for absorbing the moisture from the first layer; and (c) a third outer layer comprising a flexible, water-proof breathable material.