A medical surgical green towel is a specialized cloth used in medical and surgical settings. It is typically made from absorbent cotton or a cotton-polyester blend and dyed green or blue to reduce eye strain and improve visibility in the operating room.
🧵 What It Is:
Feature
Description
Material
100% cotton or cotton-polyester (lint-free, tightly woven, absorbent)
Color
Usually green (or blue) – reduces glare, enhances contrast with blood
Sterility
Available in sterile (for direct surgical use) and non-sterile types
Size
Common sizes: 40×60 cm, 60×80 cm, 90×90 cm, or 100×100 cm
Finish
Hemmed edges to prevent fraying
Reusable/Disposable
Typically reusable (autoclavable), but disposable versions exist
🏥 Uses of Surgical Green Towels:
Use
Purpose
Absorbing fluids
To soak up blood, saline, or other body fluids during surgery
Draping
Used as part of a sterile field around the surgical site
Instrument placement
Acts as a sterile surface for placing surgical instruments
Wiping hands/instruments
For wiping surgeons’ hands or cleaning surgical tools during procedure
Maintaining sterility
Helps preserve a clean and sterile environment
Covering patient parts
Covers non-operative areas to protect patient privacy and maintain warmth
🧼 Care and Maintenance (for reusable towels):
Must be laundered and sterilized (usually via autoclave) after each use.
Should be inspected for damage or contamination before reuse.
Stored in sterile packs until used in the operating room.
