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  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL 75cm FOR Suture - 4TB7177T
  • 4TB7177T Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL 75cm FOR Suture - 4TB7177T £424.82 (£509.78 inc VAT) 2 / Green White / Needle Size – 26mmGTIN: 30705031089383 Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL polyester braided non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, green. Box of 24.
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  • Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK 75cm FOR Suture - 622H
  • 622H Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK 75cm FOR Suture - 622H £92.74 (£111.29 inc VAT) SILK / 3-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031127603 Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK silk braided non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon NUROLON 75cm FOR Suture - C5436G
  • C5436G Ethicon NUROLON 75cm FOR Suture - C5436G £238.28 (£285.94 inc VAT) Braided Nylon / 3-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031023752 Ethicon NUROLON nylon braided non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, black. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL 90cm FOR Suture - E6193G
  • E6193G Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL 90cm FOR Suture - E6193G £62.35 (£74.82 inc VAT) Braided Polyester / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031072859 Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL polyester braided non-absorbable suture, 90cm, FOR needle, white. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK 75cm FOR Suture - F2243H
  • F2243H Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK 75cm FOR Suture - F2243H £95.96 (£115.15 inc VAT) Braided Silk / 1 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031242603 Ethicon PERMA-HAND SILK silk braided non-absorbable suture, 75cm, FOR needle, black. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1205G
  • J1205G Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1205G £68.34 (£82.01 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 3-0 / NAGTIN: 30705031128853 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 250cm, FREE needle, violet. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1207G
  • J1207G Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1207G £84.09 (£100.91 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 0 / NAGTIN: 30705031128808 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 250cm, FREE needle, violet. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1208G
  • J1208G Ethicon VICRYL 250cm FREE Suture - J1208G £99.38 (£119.26 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 1 / None Needle FreeGTIN: 30705031128815 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 250cm, FREE needle, violet. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FREE Suture - J1215T
  • J1215T Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FREE Suture - J1215T £121.53 (£145.84 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 3-0 / NAGTIN: 30705031105748 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 70cm, FREE needle, violet. Box of 24.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FREE Suture - J1217T
  • J1217T Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FREE Suture - J1217T £162.09 (£194.51 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 0 / None Needle FreeGTIN: 30705031105762 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 70cm, FREE needle, violet. Box of 24.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FOR Suture - J309H
  • J309H Ethicon VICRYL 70cm FOR Suture - J309H £141.36 (£169.63 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031106745 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 70cm, FOR needle, undyed. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 90cm FOR Suture - J347H
  • J347H Ethicon VICRYL 90cm FOR Suture - J347H £154.80 (£185.76 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 1 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031107155 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 90cm, FOR needle. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 90cm CTX Suture - J371H
  • J371H Ethicon VICRYL 90cm CTX Suture - J371H £137.00 (£164.40 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 1 / non cuttingGTIN: J371H-1 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 90cm, CTX needle, violet. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J544G
  • J544G Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J544G £261.90 (£314.28 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 6-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031086061 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 45cm, TYPE needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 30cm TYPE Suture - J566G
  • J566G Ethicon VICRYL 30cm TYPE Suture - J566G £267.31 (£320.77 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 7-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082902 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 30cm, TYPE needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J570G
  • J570G Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J570G £240.61 (£288.73 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 6-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082889 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 45cm, TYPE needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J571G
  • J571G Ethicon VICRYL 45cm TYPE Suture - J571G £154.53 (£185.44 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031082896 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 45cm, TYPE needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 20cm TYPE Suture - J579G
  • J579G Ethicon VICRYL 20cm TYPE Suture - J579G £232.19 (£278.63 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 5-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031108671 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 20cm, TYPE needle. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL PLUS 70cm FOR Suture - J601H
  • J601H Ethicon VICRYL PLUS 70cm FOR Suture - J601H £167.07 (£200.48 inc VAT) Braided Polyglactin 910 / 2-0 / non cuttingGTIN: 30705031077465 Ethicon VICRYL PLUS polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, 70cm, FOR needle. Box of 36.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 3-0 45cm FOR Suture - J824G
  • J824G Ethicon VICRYL 3-0 45cm FOR Suture - J824G £61.87 (£74.24 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 3-0 / cuttingGTIN: 30705031043132 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, USP 3-0, 45cm, FOR needle, undyed. Box of 12.
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  • Ethicon VICRYL 4-0 45cm PC-3 Suture - J845H
  • J845H Ethicon VICRYL 4-0 45cm PC-3 Suture - J845H £157.00 (£188.40 inc VAT) VICRYL PLUS / 4-0 / cuttingGTIN: J845H-1 Ethicon VICRYL polyglactin 910 braided absorbable suture, USP 4-0, 45cm, PC-3 needle, undyed. Box of 36.
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  • What Is the Difference Between Monofilament and Braided Sutures?
  • MS-GUIDE-MONOFILAMENT-VS-BRAIDED-009 What Is the Difference Between Monofilament and Braided Sutures? Please enquire GTIN: MS-GUIDE4 A clear comparison of monofilament and braided sutures explaining structural differences, infection risk, knot security, tissue reaction and common clinical applications across surgical and dental procedures.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 30 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00DS30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 30 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £17.02 (£20.42 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00DS30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00HR30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.62 (£18.74 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00HR30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE00HR36 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.62 (£18.74 inc VAT) 0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE00HR36-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE01HR36 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 36 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 1 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE01HR36-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE01HR40 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 1 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE01HR40-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE02HR40 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – HR 40 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £15.64 (£18.77 inc VAT) 2 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE02HR40-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 24 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20DS24 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 24 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £16.90 (£20.28 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20DS24-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HR 25 mm Taper Point Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR25-D LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HR 25 mm Taper Point Needles (Box of 12) £39.10 (£46.92 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR25-D-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with taper point needles for controlled tissue approximation, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 26 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR26 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 26 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £16.32 (£19.58 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR26-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE20HR30 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 75 cm – Green – HR 30 mm 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle (Box of 12) £16.32 (£19.58 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE20HR30-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with taper point needle for atraumatic tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT17-D LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12) £50.68 (£60.82 inc VAT) 2/0 / Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT17-D-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with tapercut needles for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT17-DP LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – Green – Double Armed 2 × HRT 17 mm Tapercut Needles (Box of 12) £275.40 (£330.48 inc VAT) 2/0 / White/Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT17-DP-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied double armed with tapercut needles for controlled tissue penetration, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – White/Green – 2× HRT 25 mm Half Circle Tapered Needle with Pledget (Box of 12)
  • PE20HRT25-DP LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2/0 – 90 cm – White/Green – 2× HRT 25 mm Half Circle Tapered Needle with Pledget (Box of 12) £27.54 (£33.05 inc VAT) 2/0 / White/Green / 90 cmGTIN: PE20HRT25-DP-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture with pledget, supplied with double HRT needles for secure soft tissue closure, ligation and long-term tensile wound support.
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  • LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 19 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
  • PE30DS19 LuxSutures Luxpet® Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3/0 – 75 cm – Green – DS 19 mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle (Box of 12) £16.85 (£20.22 inc VAT) 3/0 / Green / 75 cmGTIN: PE30DS19-1 Silicone-coated polyester braided non-absorbable surgical suture supplied with reverse cutting needle for precise soft tissue closure, excellent knot security and long-term tensile wound support.
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Suture Materials / Braided Sutures Guide
Multifilament Suture Material Guide

Braided Sutures Guide

Learn about braided sutures, including their structure, handling characteristics, common applications and advantages across healthcare, dental and veterinary procedures.

Common Materials

  • VICRYL®
  • VICRYL RAPIDE®
  • ETHIBOND®
  • Silk

Common Uses

  • Soft tissue approximation
  • General surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Dental surgery
  • Veterinary surgery

Key Benefits

  • Excellent handling
  • Strong knot security
  • Flexible construction
  • Good tissue approximation

What Are Braided Sutures?

Braided sutures are manufactured from multiple strands woven together to form a multifilament structure. This design provides excellent handling characteristics, flexibility and knot security, making braided materials popular across many surgical disciplines.

Braided sutures are commonly selected where secure knot tying and easy handling are important considerations. They are widely used in general surgery, orthopaedics, dental procedures and veterinary surgery.

Common Braided Suture Materials

  • VICRYL® (Polyglactin 910)
  • VICRYL RAPIDE®
  • ETHIBOND® (Polyester)
  • Silk

Advantages of Braided Sutures

  • Excellent handling characteristics
  • Strong knot security
  • Good flexibility
  • Reliable tissue approximation
  • Available in absorbable and non-absorbable forms

Common Procedures

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Veterinary surgery
  • Dental surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • General surgery
  • Soft tissue closure

Braided vs Monofilament Sutures

Braided sutures are constructed from multiple strands woven together, whereas monofilament sutures consist of a single strand. Braided materials often provide superior handling and knot security, while monofilament sutures typically offer smoother tissue passage and lower tissue drag.

Popular Braided Suture Collections

VICRYL® Sutures VICRYL RAPIDE® Sutures ETHIBOND® Sutures Silk Sutures

Related Material Guides

VICRYL® Guide ETHIBOND® Guide Silk Guide Monofilament Sutures Guide
Professional use only: This guide is intended for qualified healthcare, dental and veterinary professionals. Final suture selection should always be made by the treating clinician.