Confused about picking wraps and pouches? Here's what you need to know to make the right sterile-packaging choices.

Woven fabrics
Fabric wraps have evolved from 140-thread count muslin to 100 percent polyester/continuous-filament wraps. If your fabric wraps are reusable, ask your vendor or manufacturer for studies demonstrating effectiveness and for recommendations for number of uses, laundering times, temperatures and compatible chemicals.