Adhesive Island Dressings: AllaQuix® Basic
Sterile island dressings, also called bordered gauze dressings: a soft non-woven pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border. For cuts, post-surgical incisions, IV catheter sites and everyday wound care. Four sizes, latex-free, no prescription needed. By the box or by the case.
FDA-cleared materials
Medical-grade quality you can trust at home.
Used by clinicians
Same dressings as outpatient and surgical clinics.
100% latex-free
Hypoallergenic adhesive, safe on sensitive skin.
No prescription needed
Over-the-counter, sterile, ready when you need it.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
4 sizes for every wound situation
Every size is the same sterile non-woven pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border, the design also sold as bordered gauze. Buy by the box, or by the case for clinics and care facilities.
SMALLEST
AllaQuix® Basic 2⅜ × 2¾
The smallest island dressing. A 1 inch adhesive border around a soft non-adherent pad, sized for fingers, small incisions and IV catheter sites. Box of 50, or a case of 20 boxes.
Best for: Small cuts, IV sites, fingers
MOST POPULAR
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 4
The everyday size, a 2×2 inch pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border. Soft, breathable and latex-free. Box of 50, or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: Everyday cuts, small surgical sites
LARGER AREAS
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 6
More pad and more border for wounds needing extra coverage without moving up to the long dressing. Box of 50, or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: Moderate wounds, post-procedure sites
LONGEST
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 14
The full-length dressing, a 2×12 inch pad that covers a long incision in one piece. Box of 25, or a case of 10 boxes.
Best for: Long incisions, abdominal and back sites
Maximum comfort & protection
Soft non-woven pad, secure adhesive border
The soft, non-adherent pad won't stick to wounds or pull at scabs during dressing changes. The flexible adhesive border holds through movement, showering, and clothing friction, without pulling skin on removal.
- Hypoallergenic adhesive, safe for sensitive skin
- Breathable, flexible design
- Soft non-adherent pad won't pull at the wound
- Moisture-resistant border for brief shower exposure
Key features
Island dressing with adhesive border
Each dressing has a 1-inch adhesive border around the absorbent pad. A "sea" of adhesive surrounding an "island" of soft gauze. The same design is often called a bordered gauze dressing. Pick the size that matches your wound, with room to spare on every side.
| Dressing size | Pad inside |
|---|---|
| 2⅜×2¾ inch | ⅜×¾" pad |
| 4×4 inch | 2×2" pad |
| 4×6 inch | 2×4" pad |
| 4×14 inch | 2×12" pad |
Best used for
When to reach for AllaQuix® Basic
Cuts & lacerations
Everyday kitchen, garden, and home cuts that need a clean, sterile bandage.
Post-surgical sites
Mohs procedures and minor outpatient incisions. Soft pad protects the suture line.
IV catheter coverage
Cover and secure IV sites or other percutaneous medical devices.
Minor draining wounds
Light to moderate exudate. The absorbent pad holds wound fluid.
Size guide
Choose the right size
Pick by wound size and location. Every size has a 1-inch adhesive border around the pad. Clinics and care facilities can buy any size by the case.
Fingers · IV catheter sites · small incisions and biopsy sites
Smallest sizeEveryday cuts · small surgical incisions · covering other dressings
Most popular sizeLonger incisions · light to moderate draining wounds · larger cuts
More coverageLong post-surgical incisions · abdominal and back sites
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SMALLEST
AllaQuix® Basic 2⅜ × 2¾
The smallest island dressing. A 1 inch adhesive border around a soft non-adherent pad, sized for fingers, small incisions and IV catheter sites. Box of 50, or a case of 20 boxes.
Best for: Small cuts, IV sites, fingers
MOST POPULAR
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 4
The everyday size, a 2×2 inch pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border. Soft, breathable and latex-free. Box of 50, or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: Everyday cuts, small surgical sites
LARGER AREAS
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 6
More pad and more border for wounds needing extra coverage without moving up to the long dressing. Box of 50, or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: Moderate wounds, post-procedure sites
LONGEST
AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 14
The full-length dressing, a 2×12 inch pad that covers a long incision in one piece. Box of 25, or a case of 10 boxes.
Best for: Long incisions, abdominal and back sites
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is an island dressing?
An adhesive island dressing is a sterile wound dressing with two parts: a soft, non-woven absorbent pad in the center (the "island") surrounded by a hypoallergenic adhesive border (the "sea"). The pad holds wound fluid and protects the cut. The adhesive border seals the dressing to the skin so it stays put through movement, showering, and clothing friction. AllaQuix® Basic is a medical-grade adhesive island dressing available over the counter.
Is an island dressing the same as bordered gauze?
Yes. Island dressing and bordered gauze dressing describe the same design: an absorbent pad (the island) in the middle of an adhesive border. AllaQuix® Basic uses a soft non-woven pad, which lifts away from the wound more gently than woven gauze.
What's the difference between the sizes?
Every size has a 1-inch adhesive border. The pad inside is what changes:
- 2⅜ × 2¾ inch, ⅜ × ¾" pad, for fingers, IV catheter sites and small incisions.
- 4 × 4 inch, 2 × 2" pad, for everyday cuts and small surgical incisions.
- 4 × 6 inch, 2 × 4" pad, for longer incisions and light to moderate draining wounds.
- 4 × 14 inch, 2 × 12" pad, for long post-surgical incisions.
Choose the size where the pad fully covers the wound and the border sits on healthy skin.
Can I use AllaQuix® Basic on post-surgical wounds?
Yes. AllaQuix® Basic is designed for post-surgical incisions, including Mohs surgery sites and minor outpatient procedures. The non-adherent pad protects the suture line, and the hypoallergenic adhesive holds without irritating fragile peri-surgical skin. Always follow your clinician's post-op dressing-change schedule.
Can clinics and care facilities buy by the case?
Yes. Every size is sold by the box or by the case: the 2⅜ × 2¾ in a case of 20 boxes, the 4 × 4 and 4 × 6 in cases of 12 boxes, and the 4 × 14 in a case of 10 boxes. See how home health agencies and surgery centers use AllaQuix®, or talk to our team about volume pricing.
Is AllaQuix® Basic safe for sensitive or fragile skin?
Yes. AllaQuix® Basic uses a gentle, hypoallergenic adhesive designed to minimize irritation on wear and removal. It is suitable for sensitive skin, older skin, and pediatric use. For patients with known adhesive allergies, test a small area first.
Can I shower with the dressing on?
The adhesive border is moisture-resistant, so brief shower exposure is generally okay. However, the dressing is not fully waterproof. Avoid soaking the dressing (no baths, swimming, or extended water exposure). If the dressing becomes saturated, replace it.
How often should I change the dressing?
Change the dressing at least once daily, or sooner if it becomes wet, dirty, loose, or saturated with wound fluid. For post-surgical care, follow your clinician's schedule, which is typically daily for the first 7 to 14 days.
Is AllaQuix® Basic latex-free?
Yes. AllaQuix® Basic is 100% latex-free, making it safe for individuals with latex allergies or sensitivities.
Can I cut the dressing to fit a smaller area?
No. Cutting the dressing is not recommended because it compromises sterility and reduces the effectiveness of the adhesive seal. Choose the smallest size that fully covers your wound and the surrounding skin you want to protect.
Do I need a prescription?
No. AllaQuix® Basic is available over the counter without a prescription. It is the same medical-grade quality used in clinical settings, packaged for home and over-the-counter use.
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