Coating material including first and second peeling liners

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dressing (100) comprising a backing layer (101), an adhesive skin contact layer (102), and a first release liner (103), wherein the adhesive skin contact layer (102) comprises a central portion (102a) and an edge portion (102b) surrounding the central portion (102a). The first release liner (103) is configured to be releasably attached to at least the central portion (102a) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). The dressing (100) comprises a second release liner (104) disposed between the first release liner (103) and at least a portion of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a dressing including a first release liner and a second release liner, and a method of manufacturing such a dressing.

Background Art

[0002] For both the purpose of treating wounds and scars and the purpose of preventing the occurrence of wounds in the first place, adhesive dressings are often used for wound care.

[0003] There are various types of dressings available on the market. Some dressings commonly referred to as "film dressings" include a backing layer and an adhesive skin contact layer. So-called "bordered dressings" are also often used, and these dressings include an absorbent pad disposed between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer. In the case of bordered dressings, the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad.

[0004] The purpose of the adhesive skin contact layer is to adhere to the wearer's skin or wound and fix the dressing in a desired position. The desired properties of the adhesive skin contact layer when used within a dressing should be thin and flexible to conform to the contours of the skin, regardless of whether the dressing is of the film type or the bordered type.

[0005] While the thinness and adhesiveness of (at least) the boundary portions of film dressings and bordered dressings are desirable, these attributes typically make the handling of the dressings and their application to patients difficult. The dressings are not self-supporting and are prone to wrinkling or sticking to themselves during application. The formed wrinkles create narrow channels through which liquid may leak. Thus, the dressings become ineffective and ultimately have to be discarded.

[0006] To facilitate the handling of thin, adhesive coatings, a release liner can be attached to the adhesive skin-contact layer. However, once the release liner is removed, the adhesive layer may still wrinkle and adhere to the adhesive layer itself. Furthermore, after the release liner is removed, the edges of the adhesive skin-contact layer (and the coating) tend to curl.

[0007] Thin, adhesive dressings are often applied after surgery and should be sterile initially for medical use. Sterile application of dressings is crucial to avoid the risk of wound infection. Users, such as clinicians, must often apply dressings under strict sterile conditions, especially when the dressing is used in a surgical setting. To avoid bacterial contamination, it is important not to touch the surface of the dressing.

[0008] Various attempts have been made to facilitate the handling and application of thin, adhesive coatings. For example, the composite structure disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a cover, a stiffener, and a peelable liner. The stiffener and the peelable liner, which includes three laterally arranged sections, provide rigidity to the composite structure and prevent the coating from sticking to itself and forming wrinkles during application. The stiffener is peelably fixed to the upper surface of the cover and includes a handle that is stiffer than the main portion of the stiffener.

[0009] The adhesive surface of the polymer film type covering material disclosed in Patent Document 2 is covered by a release paper liner formed in three laterally arranged sections. The central section is positioned to be removed first, and the covering material is then grasped by the two lateral sections and positioned in the desired location. Finally, the fixing of the covering material to the wound is completed by removing the lateral sections.

[0010] The edged wound dressing disclosed in Patent Document 3 includes a release liner that is removably attached to an adhesive skin-contact layer. The release liner includes at least two removable portions separated by a dividing line provided at a distance of less than 15 mm from the edge of the wound pad. The dressing can thus be precisely positioned at the edge of a cut.

[0011] Although the above-mentioned literature provides solutions to the problems associated with handling thin film-type coatings or edging-type coatings with thin boundary portions, further improvements are still needed in this field.

[0012] Specifically, the procedure for applying thin adhesive coatings needs to be improved and simplified in order to avoid, or at least significantly reduce, wrinkle formation, while also preventing bacterial contamination during application. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0013] [Patent Document 1] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2009 / 0105670 [Patent Document 2] U.S. Patent No. 4614183 [Patent Document 3] European Patent No. 3373874 [Patent Document 4] European Patent Application Publication No. 3023083 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0014] In light of the problems described above, the object of this disclosure is to provide improvements in the field of thin adhesive coatings and to enable wrinkle-free, sterile application of such coatings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a covering material comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer, and a first release liner, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer comprises a central portion and an edge portion surrounding the central portion, the first release liner is formed to be peelably attached to at least the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer, and the covering material comprises a second release liner disposed between the first release liner and at least a portion of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] This disclosure is based on the understanding that by providing two removable release liners, the dressing can be applied smoothly and wrinkle-free. The release liners are removed in stages, in which case a thin adhesive skin contact layer is applied to the wearer's skin in at least two steps. In the first step, the first release liner is removed, and the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer is applied to the patient's skin, wound, or cut. The central portion is gently and precisely fixed to the skin. If the dressing includes an absorbent pad, the area surrounding the edge of the pad may be smoothed, as this area is particularly prone to wrinkle formation.

[0017] In the next step, if the adhesive skin contact layer is already partially attached to the skin, the second release liner is removed from the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer. The periphery of the dressing is then attached to the skin.

[0018] The person to be covered, for example, the caregiver, may choose to either completely remove the first release liner before fixing the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (and covering), or to gradually remove the first release liner while simultaneously positioning the uncovered adhesive skin contact layer against the skin and smoothing the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer against the skin.

[0019] The second release liner is formed to be removablely attached to at least a portion of the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0020] The first release liner is formed to cover the adhesive skin contact layer and the second release liner. Thus, unwanted contaminants are prevented from entering the coating material before the coating material is applied. The second release liner is formed to cover only the edge portion, i.e., only the peripheral edge of the adhesive skin contact layer (and the coating material). The purpose of the second release liner is to prevent the formation of wrinkles at the edge of the coating material. It is important that the edge be attached flat and uniformly to avoid the formation of wrinkles. This is because such wrinkles can form narrow channels through which liquid may leak. The wearing time of the coating material can thereby be improved by the form of the first and second release liners. The second release liner also prevents the edge portion from "curling" when the first release liner is removed. Further, the second release liner prevents the coating material from adhering to itself before being applied.

[0021] The coating materials of the present disclosure can be used on all types of wounds, cuts, and even on intact skin (when the purpose of the coating material is to prevent wounds from occurring in the first place). The coating materials are advantageously used on larger wounds or scars and may have a relatively large size. Applying a coating material of a larger size is typically more troublesome. This is because a coating material of a larger size has an increased tendency to adhere to itself, and wrinkles are easily formed especially at the edge portion of the coating material. The coating materials of the present disclosure are advantageous when used on coating materials that widely include a "flimsy" boundary portion. However, it should be noted that the present disclosure has several advantages also with respect to smaller-sized coating materials. For example, a smaller-sized bordered coating material may suffer from the same problem of "curling" when the first release liner is removed.

[0022] In an embodiment, the second release liner is arranged to follow at least 70%, preferably at least 80%, of the contour of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0023] Preferably, the second release liner is arranged to follow the contour of the entire edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0024] Thus, the second release liner is arranged around the peripheral edge of the adhesive skin contact layer as a "frame" or at least a partial frame.

[0025] Typically, the edge portion constitutes 0.3 to 30%, preferably 0.4 to 15% of the surface area of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0026] The surface area of the edge portion may vary depending on the size and shape of the covering material. When the covering material includes an absorbent pad outlined by a boundary portion, the surface area of the edge portion may vary depending on the size of the boundary portion. For example, a larger boundary portion requires a larger edge portion to be covered by the second release liner, and vice versa.

[0027] In an embodiment, the second release liner includes a first tab, the first tab is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer, and is disposed on the first edge of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0028] The first tab of the second release liner can be used to assist in positioning the covering material on the skin. When gradually removing the first release liner, the wearer (e.g., caregiver) holds the first tab with one hand while using the other hand to remove the first release liner, and at the same time can fix the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer on the skin, for example, on a skin scar. The fact that the first tab extends beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer enables the wearer (e.g., caregiver) to hold the covering material in the outer region of the adhesive skin contact layer, thereby avoiding unwanted interference with this layer that would come into contact with the wearer's skin.

[0029] Subsequently, by removing the second release liner using the first tab, the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer can be fixed on the skin substantially without wrinkles.

[0030] Preferably, the second release liner includes a second tab, which is formed to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer and is positioned on the second edge of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer, opposite to the first edge.

[0031] This ensures that the dressing is held in a straight, stretched state during the initial application stage, thereby preventing the adhesive skin contact layer from adhering to itself during application. This also allows the recipient to choose either the first or second tab to initiate the removal of the second release liner. Furthermore, the dressing can be held in an area outside the surface of the dressing, i.e., outside the adhesive skin contact layer, thereby preventing unwanted interference with the portion of the dressing that is to be applied to the patient's skin or wound. The risk of bacterial contamination and unwanted intervention of the wound or skin site is thus significantly reduced.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first release liner includes at least one gripping tab, which is formed to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer and to overlap the first and / or second tabs.

[0033] The gripping tabs on the first peel liner help to facilitate the removal of the first peel liner. The gripping tabs act as "handles." By grasping the handles, the removal of the first peel liner can be initiated.

[0034] In this embodiment, the gripping tab and the first or second tab have different surface structures.

[0035] This is beneficial because the gripping tabs are formed to overlap the first and / or second tabs of the second release liner. If the gripping tabs had the same extent as the first and / or second tabs, it could be difficult to grasp the gripping tabs and separate them from the first or second tabs. The difference in surface structure between the overlapping tabs avoids this problem and facilitates the removal of the first release liner.

[0036] In this embodiment, the gripping tab is embossed.

[0037] Embossed gripping tabs are a simple means of slightly separating the gripping tab from the first or second tab, resulting in a different surface structure.

[0038] In another embodiment, the tab of the second peeling liner located below the gripping tab is embossed.

[0039] In one embodiment, the second peel-off liner includes at least a first and a second removable portion.

[0040] The second release liner can thus be removed in two steps. This ensures uniform, highly controlled, and wrinkle-free adhesion of the edges of the adhesive skin-contact layer to the skin. Therefore, the covering material is fixed to the wearer's skin in three steps.

[0041] In this embodiment, the at least first and second removable portions of the second release liner are formed to extend between the first and second tabs of the second release liner.

[0042] Typically, the first and second tabs of the second release liner are integrated with the removable portion. The tabs can constitute the distal ends of the first and second removable portions, respectively. Thus, the second release liner is ultimately removed from the dressing in the area outside the adhesive skin contact layer. This is advantageous because the dressing is applied to the skin in a sterile state.

[0043] In this embodiment, each of the first and second tabs is divided into two tab pieces, and each tab piece forms the distal end portion of the first and second removable portions of the second peel-off liner.

[0044] Therefore, the second release liner is divided into two positions, namely by tabs, and the user initiates removal of the second release liner by selecting one of the first or second tabs and one of the tab pieces to grasp. Each removable portion is removed within the area outside the adhesive skin contact layer, thereby preventing contamination of the surface that would come into contact with the wearer's skin or wound.

[0045] In another embodiment, only one of the first and second tabs is divided into two tab pieces, and the second release liner is gradually removed from the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer in one step. In this embodiment, the first and second tabs are divided into two tab pieces by a dividing line, the dividing line being a cutting line or a cut line.

[0046] Therefore, the tab pieces of the first and second tabs are either completely separated or partially separated.

[0047] By providing a cutting line, the removable portion of the second peel-off liner can be easily removed.

[0048] Providing a cut line can be beneficial from a manufacturing standpoint. Furthermore, the cut line allows the user to choose whether to remove both removable peel-off liner sections in one step after starting to remove the first removable section, or to remove the first removable section first, followed by the second removable section.

[0049] In this embodiment, the dividing lines are positioned offset so that the size of each tab piece of the first tab and / or second tab, i.e., the lateral extension, is different.

[0050] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the covering material has a transverse (x) extension and a longitudinal (y) extension, and the adhesive skin contact layer is contoured by a pair of transverse edges and a pair of longitudinal edges, the first and second tabs are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the transverse and longitudinal edges of the adhesive skin contact layer, and a dividing line is formed to divide the first and second tabs into a first tab piece and a second tab piece, respectively, the transverse extension of the first tab piece of the first tab is greater than the transverse extension of the second tab piece of the first tab, and the transverse extension of the first tab piece of the second tab is less than the transverse extension of the second tab piece of the second tab.

[0051] In such embodiments, the caregiver typically initiates the removal of each removable portion by grasping a smaller tab, i.e., a tab positioned closer to the corner of the adhesive skin contact layer. This may be beneficial in facilitating the removal of the removable portion and in avoiding the formation of wrinkles when the edges of the adhesive skin contact layer are attached to the skin. The force required to initiate the removal of the second release liner is reduced.

[0052] In this embodiment, the second peel liner includes a plurality of slits extending through the second peel liner.

[0053] The slits are provided to facilitate the removal of the second release liner from the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer. The slits make the second release liner more flexible and pliable.

[0054] In this embodiment, at least 80% of the slit is formed to extend in the same direction as the edge portion, i.e., the peripheral portion, of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0055] The slit is therefore positioned in the direction from which the second release liner should be removed. In this way, the second release liner becomes more flexible, facilitating its removal from the edges of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0056] In this embodiment, the covering further includes an absorbent pad positioned between a backing layer and an adhesive skin-contact layer, wherein the backing layer and the adhesive skin-contact layer are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad in order to define a boundary portion along the contour of the absorbent pad.

[0057] Therefore, the dressing is a bordered dressing, preferably used with wounds and / or scars that are exuding fluid.

[0058] In this embodiment, the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer constitutes 10 to 60%, for example, 30 to 50%, of the surface area of ​​the boundary portion.

[0059] In other words, the absorbent pad is surrounded by an adhesive skin-contact layer portion that is not covered by the second release liner. This allows the adhesive area surrounding the absorbent pad to be attached to the skin in a controlled and gentle manner when removing the first release liner and while the dressing is being applied to the skin. The area surrounding the absorbent pad, i.e., the area near the edges of the absorbent pad, is particularly prone to wrinkle formation. Therefore, in the first application step of the dressing to the skin, the area bypassing the pad edges is smoothed, and in the second application step, the edges of the adhesive skin-contact layer are fixed to the skin.

[0060] In another embodiment, a method for manufacturing a coating material comprising first and second peeling liners, wherein the method is - A covering material comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer, and an absorbent pad optionally placed between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer comprises a central portion and an edge portion surrounding the central portion. - The second release liner is attached to at least a portion of the edge of the adhesive skin contact layer, - A method for manufacturing a coating, comprising attaching a first release liner to the central portion of an adhesive skin contact layer, wherein a second release liner is positioned between the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer and the first release liner. It will be provided.

[0061] The method described above is - The second release liner is provided with multiple slits, and at least 80% of the slits are formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer. This may further include the following.

[0062] Further features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent upon study of the attached claims and the description below. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various different features of this disclosure can be combined to produce embodiments other than those described below, without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0063] Various aspects of this disclosure, including specific features and advantages, will be readily apparent from the detailed description below and the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0064] [Figure 1a] Figure 1a is an exploded view showing a coating material based on a typical embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1b] Figure 1b shows a coating material based on a typical embodiment of the present disclosure, viewed from below, with the first peel-off liner being transparent. [Figure 1c] Figure 1c is a top view showing a second peel liner based on a typical embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the tab pieces of the first and second tabs are positioned in an offset manner. [Figure 2A] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2B] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2C] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2D]Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2E] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2F] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2G] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2H] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2I] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 2J] Figures 2a to 2j show the caregiver applying the dressing to the patient's leg, and the steps for removing the first and second release liners, respectively. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a method for manufacturing a coating material based on a typical embodiment of the present disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0065] The present disclosure will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings show currently preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in a number of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments shown herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided for the sake of perfection and completeness and will fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. Similar reference numerals consistently indicate similar elements.

[0066] Figure 1a shows a covering material 100 comprising a backing layer 101, an adhesive skin contact layer 102, and a first release liner 103. The adhesive skin contact layer 102 comprises a central portion 102a and an edge portion 102b surrounding the central portion 102a, the first release liner 103 is formed to be peelably attached to at least the central portion 102a of the adhesive skin contact layer 102, and the covering material 100 includes a second release liner 104 positioned between the first release liner 103 and at least a portion of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0067] The second release liner 104 is formed to be peelably attached to at least a portion of the edge portion 120b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0068] As used herein, the term “dressing” means a wound dressing intended to be applied to an existing wound, cut, or scar. The term “dressing” also includes dressings intended to prevent wounds, such as pressure ulcers, from developing in the first place. Dressings of this disclosure may thus be applied to wounds, scars, or intact skin.

[0069] As used herein, “adhesive skin contact layer” means a dressing layer formed to be attached to the wearer’s skin or wound. The adhesive skin contact layer is arranged to removably adhere the dressing to the skin surface. This layer is sometimes referred to as the “wound contact layer.”

[0070] As used herein, the term “edge portion” refers to the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer. The edge portion is formed to surround the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer. The edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer is the portion to which the second release liner is applied. The edge portion, measured from the periphery The width w1 extending into the covering material may be 0.5 to 2.5 cm, for example, 0.8 to 1.5 cm.

[0071] The edge portion 102b typically constitutes 0.3 to 30%, for example, 0.4 to 15%, of the surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0072] The “central portion” of the adhesive skin contact layer can constitute 70–99.7% of the surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer. The dimensions of the central and edge portions may vary depending on the shape and size of the covering material. The dimensions may also vary depending on the size and shape of the absorbent pad (if present), i.e., the size and shape of the boundary portion of the covering material. In embodiments of this disclosure, an absorbent pad is located in the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer. When an absorbent pad is located in the central portion, the boundary portion bypassing the absorbent pad is typically not covered by the second release liner. Rather, only the edge portion of the boundary portion is covered by the second release liner.

[0073] In the context of this disclosure, the first release liner 103 is peelably attached to at least the central portion 102a of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. The second release liner 104 is peelably attached to at least a portion of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0074] As used herein, the term “removably attached” means that the first and second stripping liners 103 and 104 can be peeled off by hand from the rest of the coating. The first and second stripping liners 103 or 104 and any portion thereof are attached such that the portion remains attached unless a separating force is applied to one or all of these portions, and these portions can be separated when a separating force is applied.

[0075] The first release liner 103 is formed to cover the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and the second release liner 104. Therefore, the first release liner 103 is formed to extend over the entire surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer. Thus, the first release liner 103 can act as a barrier. The barrier protects the sterile condition of the covering material, including all layers of the covering material, before the covering material 100 is used.

[0076] The first release liner 103 is formed to be attached to at least the central portion 102a of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. In this embodiment, the first release liner 103 may be attached to the second release liner 104 by adhesive. However, it is preferable that the first release liner 103 overlaps the second release liner 104 but is not attached to the second release liner by adhesive.

[0077] The second release liner 104 is positioned to follow the contour of at least 70%, preferably at least 80%, and more preferably 90%, of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0078] As shown in Figures 1a and 1b, the second release liner is positioned to follow the entire contour of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. This is beneficial in ensuring wrinkle-free attachment of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 to the skin.

[0079] The first release liner 103 and the second release liner 104 may be formed from the same material or from different materials. The thicknesses of the first release liner 103 and the second release liner 104 may be the same or different.

[0080] The first release liner 103 and the second release liner 104 may be made of any of the various suitable materials known to those skilled in the art, such as polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, and silicone-coated paper. For example, the release liner may be a polyethylene film with a thickness of 30 to 300 μm, for example, 50 to 150 μm.

[0081] The second release liner 104 includes a first tab 105, which is formed to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and is positioned on the first edge 106 of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0082] As shown in Figures 1a and 1b, the second release liner 104 includes a second tab 107, which is formed to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and is positioned on the second edge 108 of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102, opposite to the first edge portion 106.

[0083] The first tab 105 and / or the second tab 107 constitute a gripping means. This gripping means can be used by the recipient to hold and stretch the dressing 100 after the first release liner 103 has been removed, allowing the remaining portion of the dressing 100 to adhere to the skin. The fact that the tabs extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 is beneficial in avoiding unwanted interference between the adhesive surfaces during application. Sterile application of the dressing is thus achieved.

[0084] The covering material shown in Figure 1a is rectangular and has transverse (x) and longitudinal (y) extensions. The adhesive skin contact layer 102 extends parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. Long side Pairs of directional edges 109 and 110, and extending parallel to each other in the lateral direction beside It is contoured by pairs of directional edges 106 and 108. The transverse and longitudinal edges are shown in Figure 1a with respect to the adhesive skin contact layer 102, but the edges of the backing layer 101 and the covering material 100 correspond to the edges of the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0085] As used herein, the terms “lateral extension” or “lateral” refer to the direction of extension parallel to the minimum linear dimension of the covering material. The lateral direction is parallel to the x-axis in the drawings.

[0086] The dressing, absorbent pad, adhesive skin contact layer, or release liner, or any part thereof Long side The "directional edge" is an edge that extends in the longitudinal direction, that is, an edge that extends parallel to the y-axis.

[0087] As used herein, the terms “longitudinal extension” or “longitudinal direction” refer to lateral extension or a direction perpendicular to the lateral direction. The longitudinal direction is consequently parallel to the y-axis in the drawing.

[0088] The dressing, absorbent pad, adhesive skin contact layer, or release liner, or any part thereof beside A "directional edge" is an edge that extends laterally, that is, an edge that extends parallel to the x-axis.

[0089] However, the covering material 100 of this disclosure is not limited to a specific shape. The covering material may be, for example, square or oval. Alternatively, if the covering material is to be attached to the wearer's sacrum or heel, the covering material 100 may be generally "heart-shaped" or "butterfly-shaped".

[0090] In Figures 1a and 1b, the first tab 105 and the second tab 107 of the second release liner 104 are connected to the adhesive skin contact layer 102. beside It is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portions of the directional edges 106 and 108.

[0091] The first release liner 103 includes at least one gripping tab 111, which extends beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and is formed to overlap the first tab 105 and / or the second tab 107.

[0092] In Figures 1a and 1b, the gripping tab 111 overlaps the first tab 105 of the second release liner 104. The gripping tab 111 acts as a "handle." By grasping the handle, the first release liner 103 can be removed from the adhesive skin contact layer 102.

[0093] Preferably, the gripping tab 111 and the first tab 105 or the second tab 107 have different surface structures. This is to facilitate the removal of the gripping tab 111 from the first tab 105 or the second tab 107 located on the lower side.

[0094] As shown in Figures 1a and 1b, the gripping tab 111 is embossed. The embossed surface structure of the gripping tab 111 is shown in an enlarged view of Figure 1b.

[0095] Within the scope of this disclosure, the second peeling liner located below the gripping tab 111 104 It is also possible that the first tab 105 or the second tab 107 may be embossed.

[0096] Within the scope of this disclosure, it is also conceivable that the first peel liner 103, including the gripping tab 111, may be embossed.

[0097] The second release liner 104 can be formed to be removed in one step. For example, the adherend can begin removing the second release liner 104 by grasping the first tab, or the second tab, if present. The second release liner 104 may be positioned as a frame formed to follow the contour of the edge (i.e., periphery) of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. The end portion of the second “release liner frame” may be positioned very close to the first tab 105. Using one hand, the adhesive skin contact layer 102 While removing the second peeling liner 104 from the edge portion 102b, the other hand can be used to ensure that the edges of the covering material are attached without wrinkles.

[0098] Alternatively, the second release liner 104 is formed to be removed in two steps. This can improve the controlled attachment of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 to the skin.

[0099] As shown in Figures 1a and 1b, the second peel liner 104 includes at least a first removable portion 104a and a second removable portion 104b.

[0100] The first removable portion 104a and the second removable portion 104b of the second peel liner 104 are formed to extend between the first tab 105 and the second tab 107 of the second peel liner 104.

[0101] In Figures 1a and 1b, the first tab 105 and the second tab 107 are each divided into two tab pieces (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b), and each tab piece (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b) forms the distal end portion of the first removable portion 104a and the second removable portion 104b of the second peel-off liner 104.

[0102] The first tab 105 and / or the second tab 107 may be divided by a dividing line 134 into a first tab piece (105a, 105b) and a second tab piece (107a, 107b). The dividing line may be a cutting line or a break line.

[0103] As used herein, the term “cutting line” means that the first tab 105 and / or the second tab 107 are cut to become two separate tab pieces. Thus, the first tab pieces (105a, 107a) are completely separated from the second tab pieces (107a, 107b) and are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0104] As used herein, the term “cut line” means a line that is partially cut or perforated. Thus, the first tab pieces (105a, 107a) are partially, but not completely, separated from the second tab pieces (107a, 107b) and arranged in an adjacent relationship. The cut lines allow the adherendee to separate the two tab pieces by tearing the pieces before removing the removable portion (104a, 104b) of the second peel liner 104.

[0105] As shown in Figures 1a and 1b, both tabs include a dividing line 134 and two tab pieces. If the size of the coating is smaller, only one of the tabs may be divided by the dividing line 134. The second peel liner 104 is thus removed in one step, which begins with the first tab piece and ends when it reaches the second tab piece located outside the adhesive surface of the coating.

[0106] In another embodiment, the first tab 105 is divided by a cut line and the second tab 107 is divided by a cutting line (or vice versa).

[0107] Providing a cut line may be beneficial for manufacturing purposes, for example, to prevent the tab pieces from separating during the assembly of the covering material. The cut line further allows the user to choose whether to remove the first removable portion 104a and the second removable portion 104b in one step, or to remove the first removable portion 104a first, followed by the second removable portion 104b.

[0108] When the person being attached reaches the cutting edge, they will notice the difference in holding force, which will prompt them to temporarily stop (or continue, if desired) removing the first removable part.

[0109] In Figures 1a and 1b, the dividing line 134 is positioned centrally relative to each of the lateral edges (106, 108). However, it is also conceivable to provide the dividing line 134 in an "offset" position. For example, the sizes of the tab pieces of the first and / or second tab may be different. The lateral extension of one of the tab pieces may be greater than that of the other.

[0110] Figure 1c shows the second peel liner 104 having this offset arrangement relationship.

[0111] Therefore, in this embodiment, the covering material has transverse (x) extension and longitudinal (y) extension, and the adhesive skin contact layer (not shown) is contoured by a pair of transverse edges (106, 108) and a pair of longitudinal edges (109, 110), and the first tab 105 and the second tab 107 are formed to extend beyond the peripheral portions of the transverse edges (106, 108) and longitudinal edges (109, 110) of the adhesive skin contact layer. The dividing line 134 is formed to divide the first tab 105 and the second tab 107 into a first tab piece and a second tab piece, respectively, such that the lateral extension of the first tab piece 105a of the first tab 105 is greater than the lateral extension of the second tab piece 105b of the first tab 105, and the lateral extension of the first tab piece 107a of the second tab 107 is less than the lateral extension of the second tab piece 107b of the second tab 107.

[0112] In Figure 1c, since there is no adhesive skin contact layer, the transverse and longitudinal edges are shown with respect to the second release liner 104 (within the region where the adhesive skin contact layer is to be located within the coating).

[0113] In such embodiments, the caregiver typically begins removing one of the removable portions (104a, 104b) of the second peel liner 104 by grasping one of the smaller tab pieces (e.g., the second tab piece 105b of the first tab 105 or the second tab piece 107a of the second tab 107).

[0114] This may be beneficial in facilitating the removal of the removable portion and in avoiding the formation of wrinkles at the edges of the adhesive skin contact layer when it adheres to the skin. The force required to initiate the removal of the second release liner will be smaller.

[0115] For example, the caregiver can first grasp the second, smaller tab 105a, which is located closer to the corner of the covering, and then, upon reaching the dividing line 134, complete the removal of the second removable portion 104b. The caregiver can then grasp the first, smaller tab 107a, thereby removing the first RemovableThe removal of portion 104a can be initiated, followed by the removal of the first peel-off liner portion from the adhesive surface of the skin contact layer.

[0116] The first tab piece 105a of the first tab 105 and the first tab piece 107a of the second tab form the distal end portion of the first removable portion 104a. The second tab piece 105b of the first tab 105 and the second tab piece 107b of the second tab 107 form the distal end portion of the second removable portion 104b.

[0117] The second peel liner 104 may include a plurality of cuts extending through the second peel liner 104.

[0118] The cut may have any shape. However, preferably, the cut is provided as a slit 112, as shown in Figures 1a and 1b.

[0119] The slit 112 is formed to follow the contour of the second release liner 104. Therefore, the slit is provided to follow the contour of the edge portion 102b, i.e., the contour of the peripheral edge of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 (and the covering material 100). The slit 112 makes the second release liner 104 flexible, so that the second release liner can be easily removed using only one hand. Since the first release liner 103 is formed to cover the second release liner 104, i.e., to overlap the second release liner, the covering material is still protected from unwanted contaminants. Therefore, providing the slit 112 in the second release liner 104 does not compromise the sterility of the covering material before or during application.

[0120] At least 80% of the slit 112 is formed to extend in the same direction as the extension of the edge portion 102b, i.e., the peripheral edge of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 (and the covering material 100).

[0121] In Figure 1, the periphery is defined by the transverse edges (106 and 108) and the longitudinal edges (109 and 110).

[0122] Preferably, at least 90% of the slit 112 is formed to extend in the same direction as the extension of the peripheral edge of the covering material 100.

[0123] The slits may be provided as a single row of slits 112 extending in the longitudinal direction, arranged parallel to the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. Alternatively, the slits may be provided as two or three rows of slits 112 extending in the longitudinal direction.

[0124] In Figures 1a and 1b, the covering material 100 includes an absorbent pad 113 positioned between a backing layer 101 and an adhesive skin contact layer 102, wherein the backing layer 101 and the adhesive skin contact layer 102 are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad 113 in order to define a boundary portion 114 along the contour of the absorbent pad 113.

[0125] The concept of the present invention is particularly useful for edged coverings that include an absorbent pad. As mentioned above, the pad is typically thicker than the backing layer and the adhesive skin-contact layer, and gaps and wrinkles may form around the edges of such pads. The area surrounding the pad edges can thus be attached to the skin in a controlled and substantially wrinkle-free manner.

[0126] As shown in Figure 1a, the absorbent pad 113 includes a number of slits 115 that extend at least partially through the absorbent pad 113. The slits 115, which may have various shapes, make the pad more flexible and improve the overall flexibility of the covering material.

[0127] Each of the cuts 115 shown in Figure 1a contains three notches extending from a common starting point. The angles between such notches may be between 40 and 150°. Thus, since the pad or pad layer is cut in both the longitudinal (y) and transverse (x) directions of the pad, the pad becomes flexible in all directions.

[0128] The absorbent pad 113 comprises one or more layers. If the absorbent pad 113 comprises several pad-forming layers, the cut 115 may extend within at least one of these layers.

[0129] The absorbent pad is positioned in the central part of the covering material. The edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 occupies 10-60%, for example, 30-50%, of the surface area of ​​the boundary portion 114.

[0130] In other words, the area bypassing the absorbent pad is not covered by the second release liner, but instead is used to firmly fix the central portion 102a of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 to this area, thereby preventing wrinkles from forming within this area.

[0131] As shown in Figure 1b, the width w3 of the boundary portion is greater than the width w1 of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer. The width w2 of the central portion 103a is greater than the width of the pad 113.

[0132] In the various embodiments described above, the backing layer 101 may be a thin vapor-permeable film, sheet, or membrane. Examples of suitable materials for the backing layer include polyurethane, polyethylene, or polyamide film, silicone film, polyester nonwoven fabric material, and laminates of polyester nonwoven fabric material and polyurethane film. Preferably, the backing layer is a polyurethane film with a thickness of 5 to 40 μm, for example, 15 to 25 μm. The backing layer 101 can be attached to the adhesive skin contact layer 102, or, if present, the absorbent pad 113, or any other layer of the covering material by applying a thin layer of adhesive, such as a polyacrylate adhesive, to the backing layer 101.

[0133] The absorbent pad 113 may contain foam or gel. It may also contain superabsorbent materials, such as superabsorbent polymers (SAP) or superabsorbent fibers (SAF).

[0134] For example, the absorbent pad 113 may include two or more layers having different properties that are bonded together.

[0135] In one embodiment, the absorbent pad 113 includes a first absorbent layer, a liquid-trapping layer, such as a nonwoven fabric, and a second absorbent layer. The first absorbent layer may be a superabsorbent layer, and the second absorbent layer may include an absorbent foam. Typically, the superabsorbent layer is positioned between the liquid-trapping layer and the second absorbent layer, with the second absorbent layer being the bottom layer of the absorbent pad 113. An example of a foam material suitable for use in the second absorbent layer is polyurethane foam.

[0136] The superabsorbent layer may contain a superabsorbent polymer (SAP). “Superabsorbent polymer” or “SAP” is a polymer capable of absorbing up to 300 times its own weight in an aqueous fluid. The superabsorbent polymer is composed of a water-swellable and water-insoluble polymer capable of absorbing large amounts of fluid during hydrogel formation. The superabsorbent polymer for use under this disclosure may be an inorganic or organic crosslinked hydrophilic polymer, such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, crosslinked polyacrylate, and similar materials. Typically, the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) contains sodium acrylate. The SAP material may be in the form of particles, fibers, flakes, or similar materials.

[0137] The liquid distribution layer may contain any material capable of efficiently distributing the exudate. For example, the liquid distribution layer may contain a nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric provides appropriately balanced rigidity to the layer and to the coating itself. Because the nonwoven fabric can efficiently distribute and spread the liquid absorbed by the superabsorbent layer, the liquid can be evaporated over a large surface area through the backing layer. For example, the nonwoven fabric may contain viscose, polyester, or a blend thereof.

[0138] The layers can be joined together using pressure and heat by adhesive or bonding.

[0139] The absorbent pad 113 may include additional layers, such as a liquid transport layer, and various combinations of foam layers and nonwoven fabric layers bonded together.

[0140] The absorbent pad 113 may contain bioactive substances, such as compounds having antibacterial or wound-healing effects. Examples of such compounds include silver compounds, such as silver salts and metallic silver; biguanide salts, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) or any salt thereof; or polyhexamethylguanide (PHMG) or any salt thereof; or chlorhexidine or any salt thereof; iodine; salicylic acid or any salt thereof; acetylsalicylic acid or any salt thereof; quaternary ammonium salts, such as benzethonium chloride; povidone-iodine (betadine); lactoferrin; xylitol; antimicrobial peptides, such as human cationic antimicrobial protein 18 (hCAP18 or LL37); borneol; bismuth subgallate; antifungal agents; and antibiotics, such as gentamicin and streptomycin.

[0141] The backing layer 101 and the adhesive skin contact layer 102 may be bonded to each other within the region of both layers that extends beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad 113. The backing layer may be bonded to the absorbent pad 113 by, for example, an adhesive, such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive (e.g., polyacrylate).

[0142] To achieve sufficient adhesive properties, the boundary portion 114 may have a width w3 of 10 to 50 mm, for example, 20 to 30 mm, and may extend along the contour of the absorbent pad 113. Smaller sized coatings may have smaller boundary portions than larger sized coatings. This allows for easy handling and application of the product while still maintaining sufficient adhesive strength during application.

[0143] Preferably, the adhesive skin contact layer 102 contains a silicone-based adhesive. Such an adhesive is skin-friendly and allows for the removal of the covering without causing skin damage.

[0144] For example, the adhesive skin contact layer 102 may include a polymer film and a silicone gel layer, the silicone gel layer being formed to come into contact with the wearer's skin.

[0145] The polymer film is preferably a breathable film and may contain, for example, polyethylene, polyamide, or polyester polyurethane. Preferably, the polymer film contains polyurethane. The thickness of the polyurethane film may be 15 to 100 μm, for example 20 to 80 μm, preferably 20 to 50 μm.

[0146] Examples of silicone gels suitable for use in the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and / or silicone gel layer include two-component RTV systems, e.g., Q72218 (Dow Corning) and SilGel 612 (Wacker Chemie AG) as described herein, and NuSil silicone elastomers. In embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive may include a soft silicone gel with a softness (penetration) of 8 to 22 mm, for example, 12 to 17 mm, as measured by a method based on ASTM D 937 and DIN 51580, as described in Reference Document 4 (European Patent Application No. 14194054.4). The thickness of the silicone gel layer is typically at least 20 μm. The thickness of the silicone gel layer may be 100 to 200 μm.

[0147] Preferably, the adhesive skin contact layer 102 includes a plurality of apertures 116 in the region located beneath the absorbent pad, but lacks apertures in the region forming the boundary portion 114.

[0148] The aperture 116 helps improve the absorption of wound exudate into the dressing and is therefore positioned within the area where absorption takes place. The absorbent layer region forming the boundary portion 114 of the dressing preferably lacks an aperture. This improves adhesion to the skin and thereby extends the retention capacity of the dressing.

[0149] If the adhesive skin contact layer 102 includes a polymer film and a silicone gel layer, the aperture 116 extends through both of these layers.

[0150] The adhesive skin contact layer 102 is positioned to receive bodily fluids, such as wound exudate from a wound, while the absorbent pad 113 absorbs the wound exudate and removes it from the wound by evaporation from the top of the dressing, i.e., through the backing layer 101.

[0151] In this embodiment, at least one of the adhesive skin contact layer 102, the backing layer 101, and the first release liner 103 is substantially transparent.

[0152] This is beneficial because it allows the wearer to distinguish the absorbent pad 113 from the boundary portion 114, so that the covering material can be properly positioned, for example, over a cut.

[0153] Preferably, both the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer are transparent.

[0154] In this embodiment, the first and second release liners have different material properties. The material properties are selected from composition, thickness, or color.

[0155] The first peel liner may have any color, but is preferably white or transparent.

[0156] Typically, the first and second release liners have different colors. For example, if the first release liner is transparent and the second release liner is white, the color contrast can attract the user's attention and guide them to remove the release liners in the correct manner.

[0157] In this embodiment, the gripping tab 111 and / or the first tab 105 or second tab 107 are colored. This is to further facilitate the user in removing the release liner in the correct manner. Colored tabs may also be considered desirable for aesthetic reasons by both healthcare professionals and patients. The color may be any color that contrasts with the color of the release liner, such as green, blue, purple, red, or black. By using color on the gripping member or the first or second tab, a contrast is created with the first release liner, which is typically white or substantially transparent. The contrast is provided to draw attention to the portion of the covering that should be removed first.

[0158] The gripping tabs 111 of the first release liner 103 and / or the first tab 105 or second tab 107 of the second release liner 104 may include markings 117. The markings 117 may be any type of marking or indicium for indicating the removal of the release liner and the release liner portion. The markings are provided to indicate the order in which the release liners should be removed and to help guide the wearer to correctly apply the dressing to the skin.

[0159] The marking 117 may be, for example, an arrow or number to clarify the order of removal of the peeling liner.

[0160] For example, as shown in Figure 1b, the first gripping tab 111 may be marked with marking 1 (117a) to indicate that the first peel liner 103 must be removed first. The first tab 105 of the second peel liner may be marked with 2.

[0161] In Figures 1a and 1b, both tab pieces (107a and 107b) of the second tab 107 are indicated by the numbers 2 and arrows. This is so that the caregiver can choose which of the removable parts to remove first (the order is not actually important for the purposes of this invention).

[0162] The first release liner 103 may include one removable portion, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. However, the first release liner may also include two or three removable portions. Such removable portions of the first release liner are detachably bonded to each other. If the first release liner includes two or more removable portions, the first release liner may be divided by a dividing line. The first and second removable portions of the first release liner overlap along the dividing line. This is important to ensure that the adhesive skin contact layer is completely covered and no gaps are formed, thereby preventing contaminants from entering the coating. The overlapping removable portions may form a gripping member that the user can grasp to remove the removable portion. For example, the edge of the first removable portion may be folded over itself, and the edge of the second removable portion may be formed to overlap with the folded edge. This arrangement eliminates the risk of contaminating the adhesive skin contact layer 102. This is because the overlapping portion between the first and second tabs prevents contaminants from penetrating the coating layer.

[0163] Figures 2a to 2j illustrate the application of the coating material according to this disclosure.

[0164] Figure 2a shows the leg 118 of a patient with a wound 119 and a caregiver 120 holding a dressing 100 according to this disclosure. In the first step (see Figures 2a and 2b), the caregiver 120 grasps the gripping tab 111 of the first release liner 103. Using one hand 121a, the caregiver gradually removes the first release liner 103, while using the other hand 121b, the caregiver secures the dressing 100 to the patient's skin (see Figure 2c). During or after the removal of the first release liner 103, the central portion of the dressing can be precisely secured to the skin so that substantially no wrinkles are formed around the edges of the absorbent pad 113.

[0165] Figure 2d shows the state after the dressing 100 has been applied to the patient's leg 118 and the first release liner 103 has been removed. The dressing 100 still includes the second release liner 104 positioned on the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer. The edge portion 102b is not yet adhered to the patient's skin.

[0166] In the next step (Figures 2e-2f), the caregiver grasps the first tab 105 of the second release liner 104. The first tab includes an arrow-shaped marking 117 and is labeled "2". The second release liner 104 includes two removable sections 104a and 104b. The first tab 105 and second tab 107 of the second release liner are divided into two tab pieces. The first tab piece 105a is integral with the first removable section 104a, and the second tab piece 105b is integral with the second removable section 104b. The caregiver 120 uses the first tab piece 105a to remove the first removable section 104a of the second release liner 104 (see Figure 2e). The caregiver can then use his / her fingers 122 to gently press the edges of the dressing against the wearer's skin. The slit 112 is formed to follow the contour of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (and of the coating 100). This arrangement facilitates the removal of the second release liner. Figure 2f shows the steps when the first removable portion 104a of the second release liner 104 is removed. The first removable portion 104a can be removed and discarded at a location outside the coating.

[0167] Figures 2g-2i show the removal of the second removable portion 104b of the second release liner. The second tab piece 105b of the first tab 105 is grasped, and the caregiver can carefully attach the edge of the adhesive skin-contact layer of the dressing to the skin while simultaneously removing the second removable portion of the second release liner. One hand 121a can be used to gradually remove the second removable portion 104b, and the other hand 121b can be used to assist by gently pressing the edge of the dressing onto the skin (see Figures 2h-2i).

[0168] Figure 2j shows the covering material 100 when attached to the wearer's leg, with both peel-off liners removed and discarded.

[0169] The procedure of removing the release liner from the adhesive skin contact layer allows for improved control of dressings with thin boundaries. This procedure prevents the edges of the dressing from folding and allows for precise positioning of the dressing on the skin in a sterile and wrinkle-free manner.

[0170] Referring to Figure 3, a method for manufacturing a coating material including a first peel and a second peel liner is shown. This method is - A covering material 100 is prepared, comprising a backing layer 101, an adhesive skin contact layer 102, and optionally an absorbent pad 113 placed between the backing layer 101 and the adhesive skin contact layer 102, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer 102 comprises a central portion 102a and an edge portion 102b surrounding the central portion 102a. - The second release liner 104 is attached to at least a portion of the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102. - The first release liner 103 is attached to the central portion 102a of the adhesive skin contact layer 102, and the second release liner 104 is positioned between the edge portion 102b of the adhesive skin contact layer 102 and the first release liner 103. This includes the following.

[0171] The first release liner 103 is formed to cover the entire adhesive skin contact layer. In other words, the first release liner 103 is formed to cover the second release liner 104.

[0172] In Figure 3, a covering material is first prepared, which includes a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer, and an absorbent pad placed between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer. The procedure for preparing such a covering material is well known to those skilled in the art.

[0173] First, multiple covering materials are supplied onto a conveyor belt. The multiple covering materials are provided as an uncut sheet 123 of covering material. Excess boundary material of the covering material is cut or "trimmed" by a first cutting tool 124.

[0174] Next, the second release liner is applied to each of the coating sheets 123. A sheet made of the second release liner material 125 is first fed through the second cutting tool 126, and the sheet 125 is cut into the shape that will form the second release liner. The sheet is cut so that the second release liner is formed in a frame shape. The frame portions that form the first and second tabs are cut into two tab pieces. The second release liner thus includes two removable frame portions. The waste 127 generated from the cutting is removed from the process, and the resulting second release liner frame is applied to the multiple coatings.

[0175] A first release liner is then applied. A sheet made of the first release liner material 129, which may be the same as or different from the material forming the second release liner, is then applied. The periphery of the sheet 129 is embossed by an embossing tool 130. The embossing tool 130 has a structured surface formed to give a structured surface on the periphery of the first release liner sheet 129. Multiple coatings, including the first release liner and the second release liner between the adhesive skin contact layer of the coating and the first release liner, are fed into a pair of opposing cylindrical rolls 131. These rolls help to bond the first and second release liners to the adhesive skin contact layer of the coating. The process is not limited to specific means for bonding the first and second release liners, but any means known to those skilled in the art may be used. The longitudinal edge of the first release liner sheet is embossed and is indicated by reference numeral 133 in Figure 3.

[0176] A sheet consisting of multiple covering materials is then cut into a predetermined shape by a third cutting tool 132. The covering material 100, including the first and second release liners, is thus provided. An embossed gripping tab is indicated by reference numeral 111 in Figure 3. The embossed gripping tab 1 overlaps the first tab (not shown) of the second release liner and has the same extent as the first tab. The second tab 107 of the second release liner extends beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer. The second tab 107 includes a cut that extends through the release liner tab so that two tab pieces are formed. The first tab of the second release liner also includes a similar cut (not shown in Figure 3).

[0177] The process may further include providing a plurality of slits within the second release liner, wherein at least 80% of the slits are formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion of the adhesive skin contact layer.

[0178] The slit is, 2 The cutting tool 126 may provide the slit. In other words, the slit is provided at the same time as cutting the second peel liner into a predetermined shape.

[0179] The process of this disclosure is not limited to using specific means to cut the coating material into a predetermined shape or to cut the peeling liner, and any technology may be used. Although the cutting and fixing tools are shown as cylindrical rolls in Figure 3, any means for cutting or fixing the layers of the coating material may be used. For example, cutting can be achieved by laser.

[0180] The terms, definitions, and embodiments of all aspects of this disclosure may apply to other aspects of this disclosure with necessary modifications.

[0181] While this disclosure has been described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments, numerous different variations, modifications, and similar forms will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0182] Modifications to the disclosed embodiments can be understood and achieved by those skilled in the art in carrying out the disclosure by studying the drawings, disclosures, and appended claims. Furthermore, in the claims, “comprising” does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article “a” or “an” does not exclude the plural form. The following are embodiments of the present invention. [Aspect 1] A covering material (100) comprising a backing layer (101), an adhesive skin contact layer (102), and a first release liner (103), wherein the adhesive skin contact layer (102) comprises a central portion (102a) and an edge portion (102b) surrounding the central portion (102a), and the first release liner (103) is formed to be peelably attached to at least the central portion (102a) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), The coating material (100) is characterized in that it includes a second release liner (104) disposed between the first release liner (103) and at least a portion of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 2] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 1, wherein the second release liner (104) is positioned to follow the contour of at least 70%, preferably at least 80%, of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 3] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the edge portion (102b) constitutes 0.3 to 30%, preferably 0.4 to 15%, of the surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 4] A coating material (100) according to any one of embodiments 1 to 3, wherein the second release liner (104) includes a first tab (105), the first tab (105) is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), and is positioned on the first edge portion (106) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 5] The coating material (100) according to embodiment 4, wherein the second release liner (104) includes a second tab (107), the second tab (107) is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), and is positioned on the second edge portion (108) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) opposite to the first edge portion (106). [Aspect 6] The coating material (100) according to embodiment 4 or 5, wherein the first release liner (103) includes at least one gripping tab (111), the gripping tab (111) is formed to overlap the first tab (105) and / or the second tab (107) of the second release liner (104) so ​​as to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 7] A covering material (100) according to any one of embodiments 4 to 6, wherein the gripping tab (111) and the first tab (105) or the second tab (107) have different surface structures. [Aspect 8] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 7, wherein the gripping tab (111), the first tab (105), or the second tab (107) is embossed. [Aspect 9] A coating material (100) according to any one of embodiments 1 to 8, wherein the second peel liner (104) includes at least a first removable portion (104a) and a second removable portion (104b). [Aspect 10] The coating material (100) according to embodiment 9, wherein at least the first removable portion (104a) and the second removable portion (104b) of the second release liner (104) are formed to extend between the first (105) and second (107) tabs of the second release liner (104). [Aspect 11] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 10, wherein each of the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) is divided into two tab pieces (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b), and each tab piece (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b) forms the distal end portion of the first (104a) and second (104b) removable portions of the second peel liner (104). [Aspect 12] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 11, wherein each of the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) is divided into two tab pieces (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b) by a dividing line (134), and the dividing line (134) is a cutting line or a cut line. [Aspect 13] The covering material has transverse (x) extension and longitudinal (y) extension, the adhesive skin contact layer (102) is contoured by a pair of transverse edges (106, 108) and a pair of longitudinal edges (109, 110), the first (105) and second (107) tabs are formed to extend beyond the peripheral portions of the transverse (106, 108) and longitudinal edges (109, 110) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), and the dividing line (134) is A covering material (100) according to embodiment 12, wherein the first (105) and the second (107) tabs are formed to be divided into a first tab piece and a second tab piece, the lateral extension of the first tab piece (105a) of the first tab (105) is greater than the lateral extension of the second tab piece (105b) of the first tab (105), and the lateral extension of the first tab piece (107a) of the second tab (107) is smaller than the lateral extension of the second tab piece (107b) of the second tab (107). [Aspect 14] A coating material (100) according to any one of embodiments 1 to 13, wherein the second peel liner (104) includes a plurality of slits (112) extending through the second peel liner (104). [Aspect 15] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 14, wherein at least 80% of the slit (112) is formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). [Aspect 16] The covering material (100) according to any one embodiment of embodiments 1 to 15, further comprising an absorbent pad (113) disposed between the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102), wherein the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102) are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad (113) in order to define a boundary portion (114) along the contour of the absorbent pad (113). [Aspect 17] The covering material (100) according to embodiment 16, wherein the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) constitutes 10 to 60%, for example 30 to 50%, of the surface area of ​​the boundary portion (114). [Aspect 18] A manufacturing method (300) for producing a coating material (100) including the first release liner (103) and the second release liner (104), wherein the manufacturing method (300) is, - A covering material (100) comprising a backing layer (101), an adhesive skin contact layer (102), and optionally an absorbent pad (113) disposed between the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102), wherein the adhesive skin contact layer (102) comprises a central portion (102a) and an edge portion (102b) surrounding the central portion (102a), and a covering material (100) is provided. - The second release liner (104) is attached to at least a portion of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), - The first release liner (103) is attached to the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) of the covering material (100), and the second release liner (104) is positioned between the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and the first release liner (103). A manufacturing method (300) for producing a coating material (100) including the above. [Aspect 19] The aforementioned manufacturing method - The second release liner (104) is provided with a plurality of slits (112), and at least 80% of the slits (112) are formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). The manufacturing method (300) according to embodiment 18, further including the above.

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1. A covering material (100) comprising a backing layer (101), an adhesive skin contact layer (102), an absorbent pad (113) disposed between the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102), wherein the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102) are formed to extend beyond the periphery of the absorbent pad (113) in order to define a boundary portion (114) along the contour of the absorbent pad (113), and a first release liner (103), wherein the adhesive skin contact layer (102) has a central portion (102a), In a covering material (100) comprising a central portion (102a) and an edge portion (102b) surrounding it, the adhesive skin contact layer (102) includes a plurality of apertures (116) in a region located below the absorbent pad (113), but lacks apertures in the region forming the boundary portion (114), the edge portion (102b) constitutes 10 to 60% of the surface area of ​​the boundary portion (114), and the first release liner (103) is formed to be peelably attached to at least the central portion (102a) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), The covering material (100) includes a second release liner (104) positioned between the first release liner (103) and at least a portion of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), wherein the second release liner (104) is positioned to follow the entire contour of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), the first release liner (103) is formed to cover the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and the second release liner (104), and the first release liner (103) extends over the entire surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer (102), and the second release liner (104) The covering material (100) comprises: a first tab (105), which is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and is positioned on the first edge portion (106) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102); and a second tab (107), which is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and is positioned on the second edge portion (108) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) opposite to the first edge portion (106).

2. The covering material (100) according to claim 1, wherein the edge portion (102b) constitutes 0.3 to 30% of the surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer (102).

3. The coating material (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first release liner (103) includes at least one gripping tab (111), the gripping tab (111) is formed to overlap the first tab (105) and / or the second tab (107) of the second release liner (104) so ​​as to extend beyond the periphery of the adhesive skin contact layer (102).

4. The covering material (100) according to claim 3, wherein the gripping tab (111), the first tab (105), or the second tab (107) is embossed.

5. The coating material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second peel liner (104) includes at least a first removable portion (104a) and a second removable portion (104b).

6. The coating material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second release liner (104) includes at least a first removable portion (104a) and a second removable portion (104b), and the first removable portion (104a) and the second removable portion (104b) of the second release liner (104) are formed to extend between the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) of the second release liner (104).

7. The covering material (100) according to claim 6, wherein each of the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) is divided into two tab pieces (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b), and each tab piece (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b) forms the distal end portion of the first removable portion (104a) and the second removable portion (104b) of the second peel-off liner (104).

8. The covering material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein each of the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) is divided into two tab pieces (105a, 105b, 107a, 107b) by a dividing line (134), and the dividing line (134) is a cutting line or a cut line.

9. The covering material has transverse (x) extension and longitudinal (y) extension, the adhesive skin contact layer (102) is contoured by a pair of transverse edges (106, 108) and a pair of longitudinal edges (109, 110), the first tab (105) and the second tab (107) are formed to extend beyond the peripheral portions of the transverse edges (106, 108) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), and the dividing line (134) is the first tab (105) and The covering material (100) according to claim 8, wherein the second tab (107) is formed to be divided along its longitudinal direction into a first tab piece and a second tab piece, the lateral extension of the first tab piece (105a) of the first tab (105) is greater than the lateral extension of the second tab piece (105b) of the first tab (105), and the lateral extension of the first tab piece (107a) of the second tab (107) is smaller than the lateral extension of the second tab piece (107b) of the second tab (107).

10. The coating material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the second peel liner (104) includes a plurality of slits (112) extending through the second peel liner (104).

11. The covering material (100) according to claim 10, wherein at least 80% of the slit (112) is formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102).

12. A method (300) for producing a coating material (100) comprising a first release liner (103) and a second release liner (104), wherein the method (300) is A covering material (100) comprising a backing layer (101), an adhesive skin contact layer (102), and an absorbent pad (113) disposed between the backing layer (101) and the adhesive skin contact layer (102), wherein the adhesive skin contact layer (102) includes a central portion (102a) and an edge portion (102b) surrounding the central portion (102a), the edge portion (102b) constitutes 10 to 60% of the surface area of ​​the boundary portion (114), and the adhesive skin contact layer (102) includes a plurality of apertures (116) in the region located below the absorbent pad (113), but lacks apertures in the region forming the boundary portion (114), and a covering material (100) is provided. The second release liner (104) is attached to at least a portion of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), The first release liner (103) is attached to the central portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) of the covering material (100), and the second release liner (104) is positioned between the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and the first release liner (103), wherein the second release liner (104) is positioned to follow the entire contour of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102), the first release liner (103) is formed to cover the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and the second release liner (104), and the first release liner (103) extends over the entire surface area of ​​the adhesive skin contact layer (102). The second release liner (104) comprises a first tab (105), which is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and is positioned on the first edge portion (106) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102); and a second tab (107), which is formed to extend beyond the peripheral portion of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) and is positioned on the second edge portion (108) of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102) opposite to the first edge portion (106). Method (300), including the method (300).

13. The method described above is The second release liner (104) is provided with a plurality of slits (112), and at least 80% of the slits (112) are formed to extend in the same direction as the elongation of the edge portion (102b) of the adhesive skin contact layer (102). The method according to claim 12 (300), further comprising the above.

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