Dufore Four-Layer Compression Bandaging System

Dufore is Integra LifeSciences' four-layer compression bandaging system, built for clinicians managing venous leg ulcers and chronic lower-limb edema — conditions where sustained, graduated compression is the difference between a wound that heals and one that lingers. Sequential compression at the ankle, graduating up the calf, encourages venous return and supports the standard-of-care therapy for venous insufficiency.

The system we carry, the Dufore Four-Layer Compression Bandaging System (ref. 72414), is sterile and latex-free. The sterility matters when compression is applied over an open ulcer or freshly dressed wound bed, and the latex-free construction removes a common sensitivity concern for patients requiring long-term, repeated bandaging.

Each layer does a distinct job. An orthopaedic wool layer absorbs exudate and pads bony prominences; crepe adds absorbency and smooths the contour; an elastic layer delivers the therapeutic compression; and a cohesive outer layer locks the wrap in place so it holds through several days of wear. Applied together, the layers produce roughly 40 mmHg at the ankle in a standard limb — the pressure range clinical guidelines call for in venous ulcer care.

Buyers most often ask how long a single application lasts and how many they'll need. A four-layer system is typically left in place for up to a week between dressing changes, which reduces clinic visits and total supply consumption compared with daily rewrapping — worth factoring in when you order for a wound-care caseload rather than a single patient.

Compression bandaging is one part of a wound-management protocol. Pair it with appropriate primary dressings and skin protection, and confirm arterial status before applying compression, since it is contraindicated in significant arterial disease. If you're stocking a wound-care cart or clinic, browse our broader wound care selection to round out dressings, cleansers, and securement.