The invention provides a dressing system for a wound comprising an absorbent pad； at least one sensor for detecting wound or dressing data, wherein the at least one sensor is a moisture sensor； a flexible electronic circuit communicable with the sensor； a backing film adapted to cooperate with the absorbent pad, wherein the electronic circuit and the at least one sensor is printed directly on the backing film； and a communications module adapted to communicate the wound data from the electronic circuit to a user or clinician. The invention provides a simple to use disposable dressing wound system that is effective in providing dressing wound data that provides an indicator of the status of the wound as well as information that the dressing wound system needs to be replaced.
