These nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical sutures are composed of poly (ethylene, terephthalate)
They are prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component
Uniformly coated with polybutilate or poly {oxy-1, 4 butanediyloxy; 1, 6-dioxo; 1, 6 hexanediyl)
Highly adherent coating is a relatively nonreactive nonabsorbable compound which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the physical properties of the uncoated suture by improving handling qualities as contrasted to the braided, uncoated fiber
