What is a non-woven swab?

Non-woven gauze is a medical dressing made from synthetic fibers that are bonded together through methods such as heat bonding, chemical bonding, or mechanical entanglement. Unlike traditional woven gauze made from cotton threads, non-woven gauze is softer, more absorbent, and produces less lint, making it more suitable for medical applications..

 

• Wound Care: Used to absorb exudate, protect wounds, and promote healing.
• Cleansing: Suitable for cleaning wounds and surrounding skin.
• Medication Application: Used to apply ointments or medications to wounds.
• Surgical Use: Employed during surgeries to absorb blood and bodily fluids, keeping the surgical area clean.
• Base Layer for Dressings: Serves as a foundation layer for other dressings, providing additional protection and absorbency.

• Softness: Non-woven gauze is very soft, reducing irritation to wounds and skin.
• High Absorbency: It has excellent absorbent properties, making it suitable for wounds with exudate.
• Low Linting: It produces minimal fibers, which helps in maintaining wound cleanliness.
• Strength and Durability: The material is strong and durable, resistant to tearing and fraying.
• Breathability: Allows air to circulate, promoting faster wound healing.

It's small, it can be sterile and is absorbent and its structure means that there's little chance of the swab sticking to any wound or burn.

HIGHLY ABSORBENT Provide four times the absorbency of conventional cotton gauze Reduces the risk of wound irritation or infection

 

 

Non-woven gauze is available in a variety of sizes to suit different medical needs and applications. Common sizes include:

• 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm)
• 3 x 3 inches (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
• 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
• 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm)

• 2 x 3 inches (5 x 7.5 cm)
• 2 x 4 inches (5 x 10 cm)
• 4 x 8 inches (10 x 20 cm)

• 2 inches x 10 yards (5 cm x 9.1 meters)
• 3 inches x 10 yards (7.5 cm x 9.1 meters)
• 4 inches x 10 yards (10 cm x 9.1 meters)

• Non-woven sponges: Available in small sizes like 1 x 1 inch (2.5 x 2.5 cm) for specific applications.
• Larger pads and sheets: For covering larger wound areas or surgical sites.

• 1-ply to 12-ply: Indicates the number of layers, with higher ply providing more absorbency and cushioning.

• Sterile gauze: Individually packaged and sterile, suitable for surgical and invasive procedures.
• Non-sterile gauze: Packaged in bulk, suitable for general wound care and cleaning.

The choice of size depends on the specific medical need, the size of the wound, and the level of absorbency required.