Sorbalux Nonwoven Sponges & Dressings by Hartmann

When a wound needs a dressing that absorbs quickly and lifts away without pulling at healing tissue, clinicians reach for Sorbalux. Manufactured by Hartmann, this line of nonwoven polyester/rayon sponges and dressings is built for the everyday realities of wound care — high absorbency, low linting, and softness against fragile skin. The nonwoven construction is more absorbent and less abrasive than traditional woven gauze, which is exactly why so many facilities standardize on it for post-op sites, drainage management, and IV insertions.

The range covers the situations you actually encounter. The Sorbalux AP Nonwoven Sponge (4 x 4 inch, 4-ply, sterile) is the general-purpose workhorse for cleaning, prepping, and covering. For draining wounds and tube or catheter sites, the Sorbalux Drain Sponge features a pre-cut Y-notch and 6-ply thickness to wick fluid away cleanly, while the Sorbalux I.V. Sponge (2 x 2 inch) is sized and slit specifically for securing IV and catheter lines. When you need coverage over a broadly draining or post-surgical wound, the Sorbalux ABD Abdominal Pad (5 x 9 inch) provides heavy fluid capacity with an outer layer that helps disperse exudate.

A common question is which Sorbalux to choose when a wound bed is raw or granulating. That's where the Sorbalux Non-Adherent Dressings come in — available in 2 x 3 inch and 3 x 8 inch sizes, they place a low-adherent layer directly on the wound so dressing changes don't disrupt new tissue or cause unnecessary pain. All Sorbalux products listed here are individually wrapped and sterile, making them appropriate for aseptic technique in clinical and home-care settings alike.

Sorbalux is part of our broader Wound Care selection, where you'll find complementary supplies to complete your dressing protocols.