Ethibond Excel Green Braided SuturesA nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene, terephthalate) It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component It is uniformly coated with polybutilate or poly [oxy 1, 4 butanediyloxy (1, 6 dioxo 1, 6 hexanediyl)] The highly adherent coating is a relatively nonreactive nonabsorbable compound which acts as a lubricant to