Prolene

Prolene is a brand of synthetic polypropylene used in monofilament nonabsorbable sutures and meshes.

Composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, Prolene sutures are intended to be durable and long lasting.

A polypropylene mesh Prolene product is used for repairing hernias and other injuries to the fascia.

It is used in obstetrical practice, during cesarean sections to suture the rectus sheath of the abdominal wall because it is non-absorbable in nature and provides the sheath the due strength it deserves (rectus sheath is composed of various tendon extensions and muscle fibres and maintains the strength of the abdominal wall; if it becomes weak the abdominal contents start herniating out) it stays there forever and is also often seen during repeat cesarean section as that of the previous section.

When carefully blended with the traditional material Siberian weasel hair, it produces a brush of comparable quality at a more economical price.