Method of preparing a wound dressing

A method of preparing an adhesive wound dressing, the adhesive wound dressing having a central part and an edge portion, the method comprising the steps of:

• a. providing a support layer;
• b. placing the support layer into a mold;
• c. dispensing a portion of uncured adhesive into the mold and onto the support layer;
• d. distributing the uncured adhesive in the mold;
• e. removing an excess of the uncured adhesive from the mold;
• f. curing the uncured adhesive and providing a cured adhesive;
• g. removing the support layer and the cured adhesive from the mold;
• h. forming a plurality through-going holes in the central part of the wound dressing;
• i. placing an absorbent pad on a non-adhesive side of the central part of the wound dressing;
• and
• j. laminating a backing layer to the absorbent pad and to the edge portion of the support layer.