The present invention relates to the use of a cellulose fibre containing incorporated a chitosan and/or chitosan salt and/or having a chitosan and/or chitosan salt on its surface, for the preparation of an article that, when being used, is in contact with the skin of a living mammal with a mean pressure p of 0.001 N/cm2≦p<;0.24 N/cm2, wherein the cellulose fibre is provided at least in a part of those areas of the article that, when being used, are in contact with the skin.