Silkam is a non-absorbable braided and coated suture, made of natural silk filaments. Silkam is basically indicated for applications where it is surgical practice to employ non-absorbable suture material. Silkam is available in black or white. Virgin silk is a non-absorbable twisted suture, made of natural silk laments. Virgin silk is indicated in ophthalmic surgery in soft tissues. Virgin silk is available in blue. Properties - Braided - Colour Black or white - Chemical composition Natural silk laments - Coating Wax and silicone - Origin Silkworm larval cocoons - Type of absorption Non-absorbable - Sterilisation Gamma-irradiation Advantages - Excellent handling properties - Good knot security