Gauze life from seed to clinic Gauze is made from cotton. Each cotton flower can contain up to 16,000 fibers. Each fiber grows in 50 days developing a cell consisting of mainly cellulose. The length of each fiber is dependent on the right growing conditions and can be as long as 3.6 cm with only 25 µm width and is barely visible to the human eye. Quality matters Long fibers can wrap better around each other and make stronger, softer and better fabrics, whereas shorter fibers tend to fray more, creating a less firm fabric that may leave loose fibers in the environment and the wound. Cotton gauze emerges After harvesting, the cotton flowers are brought to the factory, where the cotton is separated from the seed and the residue from the plant. Then, it is spun into a thread and woven into fabric creating the cotton gauze material. Better absorption After weaving, the material is treated through a scouring and bleaching process in order to be able to absorb liquid. Raw cotton contains natural wax, proteins and minerals, which will interfere with absorption in the finished product if not removed. Know the differences - to get best-in-class quality n Thread quality/thickness: The more material, the better absorption n Longer fibers equal less lint and better quality n Threads per sq/inch: Higher thread count means more material and better absorption n Folded or unfolded swabs: Folded swabs avoid loose threads, which can prolong healing time n Ply in swab: The more layers the more material and better absorption www.kruuse.com
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