This silk braided silicon coated is classified as non-absorbable though its tensile strength loses in 12 months. The tissue reaction is such that silk being a natural fibre elicits an inflammatory reaction which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues. Its absorption time is recorded as 2 years making it a very slow process. It is sterilized with 100% ethylene dioxide and is available in sizes 8-0, 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1 of black colour. Apart from these, the package life is of 5 years and the packaging size is 1x12.