Swabs

Swabs

  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Large Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Large Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Large Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $11.99 - $109.99
      Puritan 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 Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Double Polyester Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Double Polyester Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Double Polyester Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $15.99 - $149.99
    Puritan 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 Medical Products 826-WC Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Low Lint Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Low Lint Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $20.59 - $189.99
    Puritan 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
  • Teknipure TS-F-5 Tekniswab Paddle Tip Foam Swab, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag Teknipure TS-F-5 Tekniswab Paddle Tip Foam Swab, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Tekniswab Paddle Tip Foam Swab, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Teknipure

    $26.99 - $249.99
    TekniSwab 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
  • Teknipure TS-MW-3 Tekniswab Small Tip Microfiber Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/pack Teknipure TS-MW-3 Tekniswab Small Tip Microfiber Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/pack

    Tekniswab Small Tip Microfiber Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/pack

    Teknipure

    $87.99 - $159.99
    TekniSwab 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 Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab with Cap-Shure, Wood Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab with Cap-Shure, Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $45.99 - $419.99
    Puritan 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
  • CT710A CleanTex Large Paddle Tip Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    CleanTex Large Paddle Tip Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    CleanTex

    $38.99
    CleanTex 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 Medical Products  Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Mini Tapered Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $20.49 - $189.99
      Puritan 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 Medical Products 1806-PF Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $9.99 - $184.99
      PurSwab 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 Medical Products 25-1506 1PF 100 Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $27.99 - $259.99
    Puritan 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 Medical Products 861-WC DBL Puritan Double Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Double Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in. Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $14.99 - $139.99
    Puritan 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
  • Teknipure TS-F-6 Tekniswab Elongated Tip Foam Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag Teknipure TS-F-6 Tekniswab Elongated Tip Foam Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Tekniswab Elongated Tip Foam Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Teknipure

    $17.99 - $164.99
    TekniSwab 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
  • Puritan Medical Products 1621-PF ESD PurSwab ESD Foam Pointed Tip Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    PurSwab ESD Foam Pointed Tip Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $11.79 - $219.99
    PurSwab 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
  • 41050 Coventry Sealed Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag 41050 Coventry Sealed Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Coventry Sealed Foam Swab, Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Coventry

    $64.99
    Coventry 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
  • CT720A CleanTex Foam Covered Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft, 100/bg CT720A CleanTex Foam Covered Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft, 100/bg

    CleanTex Foam Covered Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft, 100/bg

    CleanTex

    $34.99
    CleanTex 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 Medical Products  Puritan Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft, Imported Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft, Imported

    Puritan Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 3 in. Wood Shaft, Imported

    Puritan Medical Products

    $10.99 - $99.99
    Puritan 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.