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STX714A Sterile Large Alpha Polyester Cleanroom Swab

Texwipe STX714A Sterile Large Alpha Polyester Cleanroom Swabs

$396.11
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SKU:
STX714A
Availability:
25-30 Business Days
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Quantity Option (Case):
10 Bags of 50 Swabs Per Case (Individually Sleeved / 500 Swabs Total)
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
Alpha
Swab Material:
Polyester
Sterile:
Yes

STX714A Sterile Alpha® Large Polyester Knit Cleanroom Swab (Rectangular Head)

STX714A Sterile Alpha® is a low-linting (no swab is truly ‘lint-free’ in every process condition), high-absorbency polyester knit cleanroom swab engineered for precision cleaning of broad, flat surfaces and controlled surface sampling in critical environments. The rectangular, double-layer 100% polyester knit head is thermally bonded to a clean, 100% virgin polypropylene handle—eliminating adhesive contamination and sealing exposed edges for cleaner, more repeatable swabbing. Each swab is gamma irradiated to a 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) and supplied in an individually packaged peel-apart sleeve with lot coding and expiration dating to support sterile workflows, documentation discipline, and audit-ready traceability.

Sterile-program note: STX714A is widely selected when teams need a sterile, large-head polyester knit swab for controlled cleaning and surface sampling—with consistent packaging integrity, lot traceability, and expiration-date controls for regulated or high-reliability cleanroom programs.

Specifications:
  • Part number: STX714A
  • Head material: 100% polyester knit (double-layer)
  • Head construction: Complete thermal bond (no adhesives)
  • Head geometry: Large rectangular head (broad, flat wipe/sampling points)
  • Head width: 12.7 mm (0.500")
  • Head thickness: 4.2 mm (0.165")
  • Head length: 25.7 mm (1.012")
  • Handle material: 100% virgin polypropylene (chemical-resistant; low extractables intent)
  • Handle width: 5.2 mm (0.205")
  • Handle thickness: 3.0 mm (0.118")
  • Handle length: 101.8 mm (4.008")
  • Total swab length: 127.5 mm (5.020")
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL; sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines
  • Packaging: 1 swab/sleeve; 50 sleeves/inner bag (triple-bagged); 10 bags/case (500 swabs/case total)
  • Traceability: Each sleeve lot coded and marked with an expiration date (inventory control)
  • Testing: Tested for endotoxins, ions, and non-volatile residue (NVR)
  • Autoclave compatibility: Autoclave safe in dry heat and steam (verify your cycle parameters and material compatibility)
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture
  • Use environments: Commonly used in ISO-class cleanrooms and controlled areas for precision cleaning and sampling (final suitability depends on your process, chemistry, and qualification method)
  • Country of origin: Made in the Philippines; sterilized in the USA
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom swabbing by treating the swab as a controlled, engineered tool—not a commodity accessory. For sterile Alpha® polyester knit swabs like STX714A, that engineering focus centers on fabric selection and controlled laundering, thermal-bond head attachment (to avoid adhesive-driven residue risk), dimensional repeatability, and packaging designed to protect sterility at point of use while supporting documentation-driven workflows.

 

Sterile programs also live or die on traceability. STX714A is built around lot-coded, expiration-dated sleeves and multi-layer bagging that helps teams introduce swabs into sterile areas with less handling variability. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that discipline with a close working relationship with Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff (certs and lot traceability), and practical application guidance—so customers can standardize sterile swabs with predictable performance and procurement reliability.

STX714A Features:
  • Gamma irradiated to 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL); sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines
  • 100% polyester knit head with double-layer construction for enhanced absorbency
  • Thermal bond construction eliminates adhesive contamination pathways
  • Cleanroom manufactured to support low levels of ions and NVR (process-relevant cleanliness control)
  • Each swab individually packaged in a peel-apart sleeve for sterile point-of-use handling
  • Each sleeve lot coded and marked with an expiration date for inventory control and traceability
  • Fifty sleeves triple-bagged; triple-bagged inner packs shipped in a case liner (fourth layer protection)
  • Tested for endotoxins, ions, and NVR for sterile-program qualification support
  • 100% virgin polypropylene handle for strong chemical resistance and reduced risk of adding contaminants
  • Trademarked light-green handle with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle as an authenticity/traceability identifier
STX714A Benefits:
  • Cleaner swabbing baseline for critical work: Polyester knit construction and controlled processing help minimize background contribution (process-dependent), supporting sensitive sampling and cleaning validation workflows.
  • Sterility assurance + documentation: Individually sleeved, lot-coded, expiration-dated packaging supports sterile introductions and audit-ready traceability.
  • Broad-surface control: Large rectangular head improves coverage on flats, plates, tool faces, and smooth equipment surfaces where consistent wipe geometry matters.
  • Reduced snag/abrasion risk: Knit structure is engineered to resist snagging and abrading on typical cleanroom surfaces (surface-dependent), helping reduce particle release risk.
  • Chemistry versatility: Excellent chemical compatibility for common cleanroom solvents/solutions (including IPA) when verified against your process chemistry and materials-of-construction.
Common Applications:
  • Precision cleaning of broad surfaces and flat areas in ISO-class cleanrooms
  • Surface sampling for cleaning validation and residue investigation workflows
  • Cleaning of fixtures, plates, tooling faces, and smooth equipment exteriors
  • Controlled solvent application and removal (e.g., IPA) where wipe geometry and repeatability matter
  • Microelectronics, semiconductor, optics, medical device, biologics, and pharmaceutical controlled-environment cleaning steps (process-specific)
  • Spot cleaning of grooves, tracks, and slots when a larger knit head improves contact area and controlled pickup
Best-Practice Use:
  • Sleeve discipline: Open the peel-apart sleeve only when ready to use; avoid staging opened sleeves to reduce handling-driven contamination risk.
  • Technique control: Use straight-line strokes and consistent pressure; avoid scrubbing motions that can re-deposit contamination.
  • Swab-face management: Use the broad knit face intentionally—do not re-wipe with a loaded head. Replace the swab when pickup saturates or residues smear.
  • Wet vs. controlled: If using solvent, target a controlled, repeatable wetness level; avoid over-wetting seams, joints, labels, or electrical interfaces.
  • Compatibility check: Confirm solvent compatibility with the surface and swab materials; validate against your SOP and qualification method.
Selection Notes (STX714A vs. Other Options)
  • Sterile vs. non-sterile (TX714A): Choose STX714A when sterile introduction, sterile validation language, and packaging-level traceability are required; choose TX714A when sterility is not required by the workflow.
  • Large rectangular head advantage: Use STX714A when broad contact area improves repeatability on flat wipe points (plates, tooling faces, smooth fixtures) and when sampling coverage per swab matters.
  • Head material vs. foam: Polyester knit is commonly preferred for sampling/validation neutrality and broad-surface wiping; choose sterile foam swabs when pore structure and solvent delivery characteristics better match the soil type and surface geometry.

Texwipe Technical Datasheet (Sterile Swabs TDS): Click Here

Notes: Looking for qualification context or operator-level technique guidance for Texwipe STX714A sterile Alpha® polyester knit cleanroom swabs? Use the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical selection logic, sterile-handling tips, and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing sterile swabs across ISO-class controlled environments.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with cleanroom consumables in stock, fair pricing, and responsive technical support—backed by same-day shipping options and customer service that understands real cleanroom workflows.

Product page updated: Jan. 5, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling Alpha® Polyester Knit (Double-Layer) Head Rigid Long Polypropylene Handle Aseptic Prep / Precision Cleaning / Surface Sampling (SOP-Defined) Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX714A Sterile Large Alpha® Polyester Knit Swab (Rectangular Head) for Broad-Face Precision Cleaning and SOP-Defined Sampling

Texwipe STX714A is a sterile, individually sleeved Alpha® polyester knit cleanroom swab engineered for controlled cleaning of broad, flat wipe points and for surface sampling activities when your protocol and SOP specify a polyester knit head. The large rectangular, double-layer 100% polyester knit head provides a defined, repeatable contact area that supports consistent pressure and coverage on trays, fixtures, panels, and equipment interfaces. The head is thermally bonded to a rigid, 100% virgin polypropylene handle to reduce variables associated with adhesive pathways and to support stable, repeatable technique. In sterile workflows, operational performance is tied to sterile barrier control and aseptic presentation at point-of-use, along with discipline around solvent loading, stroke direction, and change-out triggers. To reduce redeposition and residue streaking risk, programs typically define a “damp” wetness target, unidirectional strokes, and rotation to a clean face. If packaging integrity is questionable, or if the swab head contacts a non-sterile surface, discard per SOP.

Operations takeaway: In cleanrooms, swabs are a precision tool. The outcome depends on head material, solvent loading, stroke discipline, and single-use/change-out rules.

ISO-first context: where swabs fit in cleanroom operations control

ISO 14644-5:2025 places cleaning and handling activities under a documented Operations Control Programme (OCP). Swabs belong in that system because they directly influence localized contamination (particles, fibers, residues, and solvent carryover). Where swabs are used for precision cleaning (e.g., corners, ports, fixtures) or verification-related activities, the method should be written, trained, and repeatable: approved solvent, defined wetness, defined motion (stroke count/direction), and defined change-out triggers. For sterile swab workflows, the OCP should also address sterile barrier integrity, aseptic presentation, and change-out discipline at point-of-use.

Control point: Sterile consumables reduce risk only if the sterile barrier is protected until use. If packaging integrity is questionable, discard per SOP.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)
  • Product: Texwipe STX714A Sterile Large Alpha® Polyester Knit Cleanroom Swab
  • Head material: 100% Alpha® polyester knit (double-layer); verify per manufacturer documentation and lot records
  • Tip geometry: Large rectangular head; 12.7 mm W (0.500") x 4.2 mm T (0.165") x 25.7 mm L (1.012")
  • Handle: 100% virgin polypropylene rigid handle; 5.2 mm W (0.205") x 3.0 mm T (0.118") x 101.8 mm L (4.008")
  • Residue / lint positioning: Cleanroom-processed polyester knit, thermally bonded construction (no adhesive pathway at head bond); verify particle/NVR/ionic data per manufacturer documentation
  • Sterility: Sterile; sterilization method and SAL (if stated) should be verified per current manufacturer documentation and lot records.
  • Packaging: 1 swab per peel-apart sleeve; 50 sleeves per inner bag (triple-bagged); 10 bags per case (500 swabs total) — verify current configuration per manufacturer documentation

Documentation rule: For controlled/validated programs, acceptance criteria should be based on current manufacturer documentation and lot records.

What this swab is designed to do (typical use cases)
  • Precision cleaning on broader flat wipe points: plates, tooling faces, smooth fixtures, panels, housings, and trays
  • Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, WFI, validated disinfectant, engineered solvent per SOP) using defined “damp” loading
  • Removing particulate or residue from equipment interfaces and fixtures where consistent coverage per stroke matters
  • Cleaning on sensitive surfaces where cloth/wiper contact is too broad and swab-level control improves repeatability
  • Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Match the swab head material to the task and chemistry, then validate to your surface and process. For sterile workflows, also standardize sterile presentation and change-out rules in the SOP.

Best-practice use (reduce residues, particles, and rework)
  1. Control introduction: bring swabs into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
  2. Verify sterile barrier: inspect sterile packaging integrity prior to entry and prior to use; discard per SOP if compromised.
  3. Aseptic presentation: open and present the swab per SOP to avoid contacting the head and to protect the sterile field.
  4. Control wetness: use a defined “damp” loading (not dripping). Excess liquid is a primary cause of residue streaking and pooling.
  5. Directional strokes: use short, controlled, unidirectional strokes. Avoid scrubbing that redistributes contamination.
  6. Rotate the head: present a clean face/edge as you move; do not keep wiping with a loaded surface.
  7. Change-out triggers: discard when the head loads, frays, sheds, is solvent-overloaded, or contacts a non-sterile surface.
  8. Waste discipline: discard immediately into the designated waste stream (do not stage used swabs on benches).

Method standardization tip: If outcomes vary, lock three variables: solvent used, wetness target, and stroke count per feature.

Misuse controls & when not to use
  • If sterility is required: do not substitute non-sterile swabs for sterile workflows.
  • If sterile barrier is compromised: discard; do not attempt to “wipe clean” and continue.
  • If you are sampling for validation: do not substitute cleaning swabs for protocol-defined sampling devices and methods.
  • If the chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility of the head adhesive/bond and handle material to the solvent.
  • If ESD is critical: use an ESD-safe swab/handle where required and validate resistance/grounding to your program.
Recommended glove pairing (cleanroom handling discipline)

Pair sterile precision swabbing with sterile gloves and sterile wipers that align to your room classification and aseptic handling SOPs. The selections below are common pairings for sterile workflows; final selection should be validated to your process, surfaces, and current manufacturer documentation.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, torn, solvent-wet, after contacting non-controlled surfaces, or when required by aseptic change-out intervals in your SOP.

Why buy this cleanroom swab from SOSCleanroom
  • Configuration control: Swab performance is geometry- and material-sensitive; ordering by exact sterile SKU supports method consistency.
  • Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls, sterile barrier expectations, and lot traceability.
  • One-cart procurement: Pair sterile swabs with sterile gloves, sterile wipers, and supporting facility consumables so the method stays consistent.
Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)
  • Manufacturer documentation portal: Click Here
  • ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here
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