The present disclosure concerns an ostomy pouch comprising a first proximal pouch wall and a second distal pouch wall joined together along their outer periphery to form a cavity for accommodating waste material, an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch, and a comfort layer provided at least on the distal side wall, wherein the comfort layer comprises two cover panels covering each side of the pouch and sealed along the periphery wherein said two cover panels abut or overlap each other without being attached to one another along a longitudinal centre line of the pouch.