Gingibraid+ Braided Retraction Cord specially treated braid for faster absorption, allowing immediate use and effectiveness. Braided retraction materials are made of cotton fiber that will not split or collapse in the sulcus. The retraction braids have a background color (for medicament identification) with a second color to identify diameter. 6 feet (72 inches/183 cm) of braid per bottle. It is impregnated and dried with a 10% aluminum potassium sulfate solution.