Swabs
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Puritan Large Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$11.99 - $109.99Puritan Large Cotton Tip Swab Soft, non-abrasive cotton tip Highly absorbent cotton swab made from USP (U.S. Pharma) grade cotton fiber (grown in the USA) to ensure consistency of the formed cotton tip. Seamless, no exposed edges. Tip Size: Large...806-WCL- SKU:
- 806-WCL
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.234 in. (5.944 mm)
$11.99 - $109.99 -
Puritan Sterile Double Polyester Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$15.99 - $149.99Puritan Sterile Double Regular Tip Polyester Swabs Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination Polyester swabs are non-absorbent and contains no fatty acids or latent sugars, making it ideal for specimen transport, lab work, and diagnostic kits...25-806-2PD- SKU:
- 25-806-2PD
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- Yes
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Polyester
- Shaft Material:
- Polystyrene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.203 in. (5.157 mm)
$15.99 - $149.99 -
Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Low Lint Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$20.59 - $189.99Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Low Lint Cotton Swab Soft, non-abrasive Highly absorbent cotton swab, made from USP (U.S.Pharma) grade cotton fiber to ensure consistency of the tip. Soft and non-abrasive. Seamless cotton swab, no exposed edges. Compatible with...826-WC- SKU:
- 826-WC
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.12 in. (3.048 mm)
$20.59 - $189.99 -
Tekniswab Paddle Tip Foam Swab, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag
Teknipure
$26.99 - $249.99TekniSwab Paddle Tip Foam Swab Low particulates! Double layered, open Cell polyurethane foam has high solvent capacity and is non-abrasive. An ideal choice for critical purpose cleaning or sampling. Cleanroom compatible ISO class 4-7 (Class 10 to...TSF-5- SKU:
- TSF-5
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 5 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.43 in. (11 mm)
$26.99 - $249.99 -
Tekniswab Small Tip Microfiber Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/pack
Teknipure
$87.99 - $159.99TekniSwab 3" Small Tip Microfiber Swab Textured tip for Superior Cleaning! Double layers of microfiber 70% polyester/30% nylon fabric with the patented textured tip design to eliminate contamination on surfaces. Non-Abrasive Tip offers a high solvent...TSMW-3- SKU:
- TSMW-3
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 3 in.
- Tip Material:
- MicroFiber
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.157 in. (4.0 mm)
$87.99 - $159.99 -
Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab with Cap-Shure, Wood Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$45.99 - $419.99Puritan Cap-Shure Sterile Cotton Swabs Tip Protector and Swab in one Sterile Package Aerated Tip protector slides on the shaft and keeps the tip suspended away from the sides. Lays flat to air dry. Designed for DNA and evidence collection. Sterile...25-806-1WC-EC- SKU:
- 25-806-1WC-EC
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- Yes
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- HydraFlocked
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- Yes
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
$45.99 - $419.99 -
CleanTex Large Paddle Tip Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag
CleanTex
$38.99CleanTex Large Paddle Tip Foam Swab Large flexible head for an accurate clean! Highly flexible, general purpose large foam swab for cleaning surfaces and recessed areas. Closed-cell polyurethane foam head possesses excellent durability and cushioning,...CT710A- SKU:
- CT710A
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 4.4 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.27 in. (6.9 mm)
$38.99 -
Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$20.49 - $189.99Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Cotton Swab Soft, non-abrasive Highly absorbent cotton fiber tip swab, made from USP (U.S.Pharma) grade cotton fiber to ensure consistency of the tip, soft non-abrasive. Seamless, no exposed edges. Compatible with most...823-WC- SKU:
- 823-WC
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 3 in.
- Tip Material:
- Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.12 in. (3.048 mm)
$20.49 - $189.99 -
Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$9.99 - $184.99PurSwab 6" Cylindrical Tip Foam Swab Lint Free and Non-Abrasive Foam tip swabs are made from medical grade polyurethane foam with 100 ppi (pores per square inch) - shred resistant to stand up to the toughest scrubbing. Soft, non-abrasive and...1806-PF- SKU:
- 1806-PF
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
$9.99 - $184.99 -
Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$27.99 - $259.99Puritan Sterile Cylindrical Tip Foam Swab Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination Foam swab have a high particle collection capacity, suitable for use as a buccal swab and for other cell collection. Use in wildlife forensic biology for DNA...25-1506PF- SKU:
- 25-1506PF
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- Yes
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polystyrene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
$27.99 - $259.99 -
Puritan Double Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$14.99 - $139.99Puritan Double Regular Tip Cotton Swab Double Tipped - Saves! Highly absorbent cotton swab, made from USP (U.S.Pharma) grade cotton fiber to ensure consistency of the tip, soft non-abrasive. Seamless cotton swab, no exposed edges. Compatible with most...861-WC-DBL- SKU:
- 861-WC-DBL
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
$14.99 - $139.99 -
Tekniswab Elongated Tip Foam Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag
Teknipure
$17.99 - $164.99TekniSwab 6" Elongated Tip Foam Swab Low particulates! Open Cell polyurethane foam has high solvent capacity and is non-abrasive. An ideal choice for critical purpose cleaning or sampling. Free from organic contanimants. Cleanroom compatible ISO...TSF-6- SKU:
- TSF-6
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.263 in. (6.7 mm)
$17.99 - $164.99 -
PurSwab ESD Foam Pointed Tip Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft
Puritan Medical Products
$11.79 - $219.99PurSwab Electro Static Dissipative Pointed Tip Swab For use in Static Sensitive Environments ESD safe, open cell, foam swab designed for removal of contamination from surfaces in critical environments. Non-Linting, Soft and non-abrasive. Static...1621-PF-ESD- SKU:
- 1621-PF-ESD
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 3 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- Yes
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.14 in. (3.556 mm)
$11.79 - $219.99 -
Coventry Sealed Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag
Coventry
$64.99Coventry Sealed Foam Swab Lint Free and Non-Abrasive Foam tip swabs are made from medical grade polyurethane foam with 100 ppi (pores per square inch) - shred resistant to stand up to the toughest scrubbing. Soft, non-abrasive and lint free. Foam...X41050- SKU:
- X41050
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 2.8 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam
- Shaft Material:
- Polypropylene
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- Costa Rica
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.14 in. (3.55 mm)
$64.99 -
CleanTex Foam Covered Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft, 100/bg
CleanTex
$34.99CleanTex 6" Foam Covered Cotton Swab More Cleaning Power - Highly Absorbent Cleaning Swab Open cell head possesses excellent capacity and cushioning, while internal cotton swab provides cushioned support and absorbency. Polyurethane foam head...CT720A- SKU:
- CT720A
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 6 in.
- Tip Material:
- Foam over Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Tip Diameter:
- 1.05 in. (26.9 mm)
$34.99 -
Puritan Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft, Imported
Puritan Medical Products
$10.99 - $99.99Puritan Regular Tip Cotton Swab Soft, non-abrasive Highly absorbent cotton fiber tip swab, soft non-abrasive. Seamless, no exposed edges. Compatible with most solvents/chemicals. Regular Tip Size: 15.875 mm (.625") L x 4.775 mm (.188") D. Overall...803-WC-Hospital- SKU:
- 803-WC-Hospital
- Availability:
- Ships within 1-2 Business Days
- Sterile:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 3 in.
- Tip Material:
- Cotton
- Shaft Material:
- Wood
- Anti-Static/ESD:
- No
- Transport Tube:
- No
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Tip Diameter:
- 0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
$10.99 - $99.99
Swabs & Applicators
What is the most common types of swab?
Cotton swabs are the most common type used in homes, hospitals, and commercial environments. The material is highly functional, soft, and affordable. Labs and manufacturing facilities use cotton swabs for precise cleaning. Hospitals, long-term care centers, and other medical facilities use cotton swabs to test, clean wounds and apply ointment. Medical cotton swabs are made from pharmaceutical-grade cotton fiber.
Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies strives to provide your business with top-of-the-line swabs in bulk or small packs specifically designed to suit your individual needs. All our cotton swabs are made from pharmaceutical-grade spun cotton fiber and provide a soft, absorbent, and affordable option for many uses. It doesn't matter if you need a single 100-swab bag or several cases of 1,000; we can help you.
Where does the word 'swab' come from?
Swab has its origin in sailing, in which sailors would swab the deck. Swabs have come a long way since then. The inventor of modern cotton swabs, Leo Gerstenzang, was inspired at home when he saw his wife sticking cotton balls onto the ends of toothpicks and using this tool to clean out their child’s ears.
What are other popular swab materials?
It's essential to tailor your swab to your specific application.
Here's a list of common swab materials:
- Calcium Alginate
- Cotton
- Flocked
- Foam
- Foam covered cotton
- Knitted Polyester
- Microfiber
- Rayon
- Polyester
Calcium alginate is ideal for specimen collection, testing, and screening. The fine tips and flexible handles make it suitable for collection. There are a variety of tip sizes, including mini-tips for nasopharyngeal testing. Pediatrics, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, wound care, and veterinary care depends on calcium alginate swabs. The unique material contains no fatty acids and is bio-degradable.
Foam swabs are the ideal industrial swab because of their soft and non-abrasive nature, making them suitable for sensitive components. They’re also perfect for cleanroom use, as they feature thermal bonding to prevent contamination.
Rayon is a cellulose-based material derived from natural sources. Rayon is more absorbent than cotton, making them useful for specimen collection. Rayon's manufacturing process eliminates contaminants. Some prefer rayon instead of cotton in applications that are not concerned with leaving lint residue behind after collection or application.
What are flocked swabs?
Flocking refers to applying the multi-length fibers to an adhesive-coated surface; if a swab has flocking, it is a flocked swab. You would want to use a flocked swab to enhance your sample collection. All flocked swabs have definite advantages for a wide range of sample collection applications. We offer flocked swabs that have a manufacturing process unlike any other.
Our HydraFlock® swab is our high-performance product, specifically engineered for a wide range of biological specimen collection. Its unique three-dimensional microstructure design facilitates excellent specimen collection and complete elution, unlike any other swab on the market today. PurFlock Ultra®'s high purity characteristics make it an ideal flocked swab for PCR, molecular assays, DFA testing, forensic applications, and direct antigen testing. Its uniquely designed fiber structure accounts for better cell yield in the specimen with a limited sample size.
These proprietary and patented processes allow our flocked swabs to help you collect and retain more specimens than your traditional spun-fiber swab made from cotton, polyester or rayon. Our ultrafine flock styles are commonly used for nasopharyngeal specimen collection, while the micro-ultrafine style is well suited for small cavities and pediatrics. Therefore, the very best Puritan flocked swab is the one that serves your specific needs for optimal collection flexibility.
Where can you buy swabs and applicators?
Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies is your trusted source for swabs and applicators. Choose from an assortment of shapes, sizes, and materials. We carry leading brands such as Puritan Medical Products, CleanTex, Tekniwab, Conventry, Chemtronics, and more! We are an authorized dealer and have decades of experience in the industry.