Good wound preparation is required in wound healing. Removal of dead and necrotic   tissue by autolysis or thorough debridement, followed by effective exudate control, matrix  metalloproteinase inhibition, and control of bacterial bioburden should allow treatment for  extended periods. Many clinicians rely on the TIME (Tissue, Infection/Infection, Moisture  Balance and Wound Edge) framework to help them prepare the wound bed, and many  different dressings are available to aid digestion, control exudate, reduce bacterial bioburden.  and inhibition of metalloproteinase. This review article describes the performance of a  hydroconductive dressing containing levafiber, which aids in wound bed preparation through  absorption, separation, and retention.