Absorb more than 5 times their weight in less than a second. Precision cut provides smooth edges and helps prevent linting. COTTONOID compressed rayon provides the natural softness, absorbency and pliability of cotton; a special process interweaves individual rayon fibers to resist shedding, stretching or linting - whether wet or dry. SUTUREWELDs strong bond holds the indicator string to the pattie so the surface which lies next to tissue is completely smooth and free of stitches. COTTONOID material offers the advantage of being porous so patties easily conform to the intricate contours of delicate tissue. X-ray detectable. A transparent, sterile envelope shows the size and shape of patties, and the Count Verification Card instantly shows how many patties you started with and how many were used.