Material
6 standard materials · 2 PCL-based specialty filaments
GLOONE / MATERIALS / 01
Polymer filaments
6 standard materials · 2 PCL-based specialty filaments
- Supply form
- Monofilament wound on bobbins
- Resin
- Imported medical-grade polymer resin · supplied by the client or sourced by GLOONE
- Partner
- BMG (Japan)
Values shown are typical. The client confirms suitability for the intended use.
POLYMER FILAMENTS / 08 MATERIALS
Material supply guide
Six standard materials and two specialty PCL filaments. Specifications are reviewed against your application and processing conditions.
Discuss filament specifications
| Material | Absorbability | USP range | Color | Supply format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCL | Absorbable | 6-0–3 | Colorless · transparent | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PLLA | Absorbable | 6-0–3 | Colorless · transparent | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PP | Non-absorbable | 6-0–3 | Blue · slight violet tint | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PDO | Absorbable | By agreement | Blue · slight violet tint | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PLCL | Absorbable | By agreement | Colorless · transparent | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PLGA | Absorbable | By agreement | Colorless · transparent | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| VC PCL | Absorbable | By agreement | Slight yellow tint | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
| PDRN PCL | Absorbable | By agreement | Apricot-like orange tint | Bobbin-wound monofilament |
Other specifications are discussed individually. USP sizes indicate the available range; diameter tolerances and test conditions are confirmed for each filament.
USP / EP · DIAMETER REFERENCEPolymer filaments · USP / EP+
| USP size | Metric code | Average diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 0.050–0.069 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 0.070–0.099 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 0.100–0.149 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 0.150–0.199 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 0.200–0.249 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 0.300–0.349 |
| 0 | 3.5 | 0.350–0.399 |
| 1 | 4 | 0.400–0.499 |
| 2 | 5 | 0.500–0.599 |
A shared diameter comparison, not GLOONE supply tolerances or test results for a particular PLLA/PCL filament. The EP column refers to absorbable monofilaments; the same size label can have different diameter limits under different standards.
Specify material, pharmacopoeia and edition, size, average diameter range and individual tolerance when ordering. Example: USP 3-0 / average diameter 0.200–0.249 mm. Actual supply limits are agreed separately.
PP is nonabsorbable; PDO, PLLA and PCL are absorbable materials. Confirm knot-pull criteria and test conditions separately. Material names alone do not establish absorption time or strength retention.
Needle gauge and thread USP describe different dimensions. Confirm post-COG dimensions and needle/cannula combinations from model documentation.
Diameter comparison source · CHIRMAX / USP–EP ↗NEXT / YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Materials inquiry guide Material · specs · supply
We review the specifications and supply conditions you need based on the three points below.
Material & purpose
Identify the polymer and the product or process it will be used in.
Dimensions & format
We provide product information matched to your target diameter, dimensions and supply format.
Samples & supply
We confirm whether samples are needed, the required quantity and timing, and the documents to be provided.