Melolin Sterile Dressing 10cmx10cm (100). Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film. The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound. Melolin consists of three layers. Non adherent perforated film. Highly absorbent cotton/acylic pad. Hydophobic backing layer