Dressing with selective viewing access and reclosure system

A negative pressure wound dressing with a selective viewing access and reclosure system, comprising:

• a patient interface layer defining an opening configured for placement about a patient area of treatment;
• a top layer sized to cover the opening and comprising a negative pressure interface;
• a touch fastener disposed between the patient interface layer and the top layer, the touch fastener configured to detachably couple the patient interface layer to the top layer and form a substantially airtight seal between the patient interface layer and the top layer;
• and
• a negative pressure source coupled to the negative pressure interface on the top layer.

A method of making a dressing, comprising:

• providing a patient interface layer defining an opening;
• providing a first fastening layer;
• joining the first fastening layer to the patient interface layer;
• providing an upper cover sized to cover the opening;
• providing a second fastening layer;
• joining the second fastening layer to the upper cover;
• and
• coupling the upper cover to the patient interface layer by pressing the second fastening layer against the first fastening layer to form a selectively releasable and reclosable access system that provides a substantially airtight seal between the first fastening layer and the second fastening layer.