Polyester

Technical Information

• Composition: Polyester fibers prepared from terephthalic acid (or its esters) and ethylene glycol

• Coating: Silicone or Teflon

• Strand colour: White or green

Characteristics

• Maintains permanent tensile strength, ideal for long-term support

• Excellent knot security with proper surgical technique

• Biocompatible and soft, offering minimal tissue drag and smooth knot coupling

• Highly resistant to repeated flexion, making it ideal for cardiovascular procedures—especially in cardiac prosthesis support or vascular anastomosis