The hydrophilic cotton is made up of the fibers obtained from the seed coat of several species of the genus Gossipium L., cleaned, purified, bleached and carefully carded. Hydrophilic cotton is a dressing whose main function is absorption. From there derives its use for sanitary purposes as absorbent of exudates and to facilitate the application of cures products, etc.,

Piece of gauze or cellulose to put on a wound as an absorbent of hemorrhages, absorbent of exudates or to facilitate the application of products of cures, etc.

A variety of surgical coverage products and material for adult incontinence.

The main function of the bandages is to help the application of dressings, give protection from mechanical agents in injured areas of the skin or act as an immobilizer of the joints.