Waterproof dressings create a complete barrier against water, ensuring no moisture can penetrate, making them ideal for activities like swimming or bathing. Typically made from highly impermeable materials like polyurethane films, these dressings protect wounds from water, bacteria, and other contaminants, reducing infection risk and maintaining a moist healing environment beneficial for recovery. Unlike water-resistant dressings, which can only handle brief moisture exposure, waterproof dressings provide total protection. Ensuring these dressings are properly sealed is crucial to maximizing their effectiveness and ensuring optimal wound care. Waterproof dressings are not the same as showerproof dressings, as water can still leak through gaps under the adhesive side.