| Type | Braided multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polyester – a polymer of polyethylene terephthalate |
| Coating | Silicone |
| Colour | Green |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Braided multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm |
| Coating | Silicone |
| Colour | Black |
| Tissue reaction | Moderate |
| Absorption | Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues. |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Twisted and coated multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polyamide 6.6 strands enclosed in a polyamide 6 sheet |
| Colour | Black |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Monofilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Extrusion of polyamide 6.0 or 6.6 |
| Coating | None |
| Colour | Blue |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue. The thread mass diminishes, approximately 10% a year by rupture of chemical links (hydrolytic action). |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Monofilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polypropylene, a polymer of propylene |
| Coating | None |
| Colour | Blue |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
