no loose fibres on the surface
compact structure allows cutting without releasing any loose thread
high capacity to absorb moisture and liquids
very soft, perfectly fits to the body shape
can be sterilised
Application:
to absorb fluids during outpatient procedures and operations (sterile)
for the hygienic and cosmetic purposes (non sterile)
Types:
30 g/m2, 40 g/m2
with or without X-ray detectable thread
tied in piles or loosely arranged
4-, 6-, 8-ply
Size and packing:
non sterile: 5 cm x 5 cm, 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm, 10 cm x 10 cm, 10 cm x 20 cm packed in a paper bag by 100 pcs
sterile: 5 cm x 5 cm, 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm, 10 cm x 10 cm, 10 cm x 20 cm packed in blister packaging by 2 pcs, 3 pcs, 5 pcs
A special type of nonwoven swabs are tracheotomy swabs:
with O- or Y-shaped cut-out
very soft, perfect for using with tubes, drains, catheters
Application:
to secure tracheotomy tubes, catheters and other types of insertions
Size and packing:
sterile: 5 cm x 5 cm, 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm, 10 cm x 10 cm packed in blister packaging by 2 pcs