Material type	Polyglycolic acid (PGA)
Structure	Braided, coated
Coating material	Polycaprolactone & Calcium stearate
USP size & colour	6-0 to -2- undyed
Absorption profile	40-45 days
Breaking strength retention	50% after 6-9 days ; 0% after 17-21 days
Characteristics	Excellent handling & knot security
Shelf life	5 years
Packaging	1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes