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Micropake medical fibre

MicropakeŽ is an X-ray detectable yarn that meets European Standards for radiopacity, combined with the unique ability to be woven into surgical gauze which requires a thread to be more flexible.

It is a European market leader and is used worldwide in the manufacture of X-ray detectable gauze swabs and sponges, using both woven and non-woven fabrics.

Melt spun from polypropylene and loaded with 60% barium sulphate, Micropake meets the X-ray opacity requirements of both the British and French Pharmacopoeias.

Key advantages include:

  • Good radiopacity
  • High strength and flexibility allowing it to be woven
  • Meets toxicological standards - ISO 10993
  • Can be sterilised
  • Current colours blue and black - other colours can be made available upon request
X-ray dedectible thread

A routine X-ray can easily detect the barium sulphate within the multifilament yarn which runs through the swab.

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Speciality Fibres and Materials Ltd

PO Box 111

101 Lockhurst Lane

Coventry CV6 5RS

UNITED KINGDOM

 

Tel: +44 (0)24 7670 8200

 
 
 
 
 
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Read about the composition properties of Micropake, the hazards identification, fire fighting measures, first aid, handling and much more.

 
     

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Links to our other products and services:

Alginate medical fibres - used worldwide in the production of wound dressings

Wet spinning - we have expertise in water-based spinning systems

Melt spinning - we have expertise in highly filled yarns

GMP production facilities - clean room production facilities

Healthcare - we use a systematic approach to new product development

Non-woven fabrics - nonwoven, knitted and woven fabric

Research and development - we transform concepts into marketable products