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Archive > October, 2004 Vol. V, No. 10

Infection Prevention

Understanding Your Sterile Packaging Choices

Dan Mayworm

Dan Mayworm 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.

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