Huck Towel Specification & Size Reference

GSM Grades, USA & UK/EU Sizes, Sterilisation Compatibility & Colour Reference

Use this reference sheet to specify surgical huck towels from Pakistan. All dimensions are finished-article measurements after the first wash. Confirm the sterilisation method used at your facility before specifying fibre content.

GSM Grade Reference

GSM	Application	Absorbency	Notes
100–130 GSM	Laboratory drying, instrument wipe-down	Low	Best for dry-use applications
130–180 GSM	Surgical field, wound preparation, general clinical	Medium-high	USA standard hospital specification
180–240 GSM	High-fluid surgical procedures, instrument pack wrap	High	Maximum fluid pickup with lint control

Size Format Reference

Format	Dimensions	Application
USA standard surgical huck	17×27 in (43×68 cm)	Operating field, instrument table — dominant USA format
USA large surgical huck	24×36 in (61×91 cm)	Extended field coverage, draping
UK / EU clinical	40×60 cm	Metric standard — instrument drying and clinical use
Laboratory huck	12×18 in (30×46 cm)	Diagnostic and laboratory use

Sterilisation Compatibility

Fibre content	Steam autoclave (134°C)	EtO	Gamma irradiation	H₂O₂ plasma
100% cotton huck	✓ Compatible	✓ Compatible	✓ (may yellow slightly)	✗ Not compatible
Cotton-polyester blend huck	✗ Degrades	✓ Compatible	✓ Compatible	✓ Compatible

Colour Specification Reference

Colour	Clinical application	Notes
White (bleached)	Surgical field and operating environment	Standard — allows visual contamination inspection
Blue border, white body	USA hospital laundry sorting	Common USA specification — easy identification in laundry
Green stripe	Non-sterile clinical zones	Zone differentiation — infection control teams
Blue solid	Laboratory and non-sterile clinical use	Prevents use in surgical field

Certification Quick Reference

Market	Required
USA hospital	ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100
UK NHS	OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Sedex SMETA Level 2, NHS HTM 01-04 wash compliance
EU hospital	OEKO-TEX Standard 100, BSCI, EN 14065 RABC at laundry
Middle East	ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, MOH registration

Submit your huck towel specification via mzglobaltrading.com/rfq/ or email info@mzglobaltrading.com. Include GSM, size format, sterilisation method, colour and annual volume for FOB pricing within 3–5 business days.

Disclaimer: This document is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, customs or compliance advice. Figures reflect common trade practice and are indicative — always verify against your buyer specification, applicable regulations and your destination market.