The water vapor permeability of this carrier material with the adhesive is preferably at least 1000 g/m2/24 h, especially preferably at least 1200 g/m2/24 h, and quite preferably 2000 g/m2/24 h (measured according to DIN EN 13726).A wound dressing according to the present invention may be available in any geometrical shape, for example triangular, round, oval or quadratic, rectangular, or any symm