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| Silk (Braided)
Prior to briding a specially developed degumming process removes the extraneous material amounting to 30% of the original volume of raw silk. This process is essential for a compact braid whilst ensuring that the filaments retain their natural body and elasticity.
These filaments are then tightly braided at a slow controlled
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| Polypropylene (Monofilament)
WRHI Polypropylene is supple ties securely and handles well in comparison to other mono filaments due to its controlled elongation properties. The improved knotting of this material is realted to its ability to deform and flatten when tied.
Its excellent release characteristics provide ease of removal. As with
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| Nylon (Monofilament polyamide 6&66)
The smooth surface of WRHI Monofilament Strand will not supoort bacterial growth. Except in extremely fine gauges WRHI Sutures are packaged wet to provide improved pliability. As with other synthetic sutures, knot securely requires the standard surgical technique of square ties with additional throws as
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| Polyester (Braided)
WRHI Braided Sutures treated with a special wax formulation provide a smooth uniform strand and are well tolerated in the body. As with other synthetic sutures, knot securely requires the standard surgical technique of square ties with additional throws as indicated by surgical circumstances and the experience of the