Abstract: The improved multifilament structure is a low denier, heat treated multifilament structure that provides for advantageous mechanical properties, including fray resistance, low shrinkage, high tensile strength and low elongation.

Abstract: Textile-based implant or prosthetic tubular or non-tubular products are provided that require two materials, textile and an impermeable, non-organic hydrophobic or super hydrophobic material, that when constructed into a graft product of the present invention produce three distinct zones. The resulting self-sealing implant or prosthetic product is super anti-wetting and therefore provides for easier explantation from the body. Explantation is further improved by the resistance of one surface to electrosurgical energy such as electrocautery. The implant or prosthetic products also prevent leakage as well as transmural communication or migration through the graft body or wall while still allowing ingrowth of tissue along at least a portion of one surface of the implant or prosthetic for secured anchoring.

Abstract: The improved multifilament structure is a low denier, heat treated multifilament structure that provides for advantageous mechanical properties, including fray resistance, low shrinkage, high tensile strength and low elongation.