a therapeutic system for supplying active substances to the skin consists of a backing layer remote from the skin , with at least one active substance depot . the depot may consist of a fluid active substance or a fluid composition comprising an active substance delivery control matrix . there is also included an adhesive fixing device for fixing the therapeutic system on the skin . the therapeutic system is characterized in that the active substance depots consist of at least one adjuvant having a supporting and distributing function by being provided with a planar textile material completely surrounded by matrix .