<p>Silver-containing antimicrobial dressings have been available for many years. The silver ions in these dressings have antimicrobial properties as they interfere with chemical bonds essential to bacteria. SILVERCEL® Non-Adherent has been designed to eliminate the potential problems of adherence and fibre shed that are sometimes associated with some fibrous wound dressings. This article describes the origins of silver as an antimicrobial and looks at the evidence and use of SILVERCEL Non-Adherent dressings.</p>