Table 2. Mechanical properties of various wound dressings70.
| Material/format | Elastic modulus (MPa) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSA1 (composite polyglyconate mesh, coated with PDLGA porous matrix) |
126 ± 27 |
24.2 ± 4.5 |
55 ± 5 |
| Electrospun poly-(L-lactide-co-ɛ-caprolactone) (50:50) mat28 |
8.4 ± 0.9 |
4.7 ± 2.1 |
960 ± 220 |
| Electrospun gelatin mat |
490 ± 52 |
1.6 ± 0.6 |
17.0 ± 4.4 |
| Electrospun collagen mat |
|
11.4 ± 1.2 |
|
| Resolut® LT regenerative membrane (Gore). Glycolide fiber mesh coated with an occlusive PDLGA membrane |
|
11.7 |
20 |
| Kaltostat® (ConvaTec) Calcium/Sodium Alginate fleece | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 10.8 ± 0.4 |