Further Information:

• Physical material: Natural protein fibre of raw silk.
• Construction: Braided.
• Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Non–absorbable
• Coating (if applicable): Bees wax.
• Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Medium to Long Term.
• Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: Indefinite.
• Absorption Time Non–absorbable.
• Frequent uses: Most body tissues for ligating and suturing; General surgery; Ophthalmology and Plastic surgery.