Braided For easy handling and secure knot tying.
Coated With wax to give “hand” to the suture. Does not become limp or brittle.
Natural Produced from cocoons of the silk worm Bombyx Mori.
Non-Absorbable Provides prolonged tensile strength retention in tissue for up to 3 months.
Colour Black or ivory.
Range Braided 7-0 to 4 (U.S.P.) Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures.
Sterilisation By Irradiation. Virgin Silk
Twisted Made from filaments of silk fibre which are held together by natural gum secreted by the silk worm.
Colour Blue or black. Range 10-0 to 8-0 (U.S.P.) Supplied as needled sutures. Sterilisation By Irradiation.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.