The self-adhesive, polyacrylate non-woven fabric retention dressing. Omnifix elastic is a soft, self-adhesive fabric for secure retention of wound dressings. The hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive reduces the risk of allergic reaction. Omnifix elastic is permeable to both air and water vapour, enabling large areas to be covered without the risk of maceration. The widthways elasticity of Omnifix elastic allows its smooth application to joints and angular parts of the body, with no inhibition of movement.