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Practice Tip:
When using cloth for sterilization, include an indicator strip with the instruments inside the wrap to ensure complete sterilization.

Showcase your environmental stewardship by switching from paper and plastic dental office products used for patient comfort and sterilization.

The use cloth instrument wraps for steam sterilization at Transcendentist has diverted approximately 18,720 pieces of paper and 18,720 pieces of plastic from landfills. The use of cloth patient bibs instead of the traditional 2-ply paper, 1-ply plastic bib, has diverted approximately 40,800 pieces of paper and 20,400 pieces of plastic from landfills. Not only do these innovations save the planet, they can also save a typical dental practice as much as $2000 a year!

If your dental office isn't currently using cloth alternatives, feel free to download the product guide and price list and let your dentist know you value eco-friendly business choices!

Dental Office Cloth Products

Price List & Order Form


the benefits of cloth

Good for the Planet. Studies show that using cloth sterilization methods diverts nearly 5000 pieces of paper and 5000 pieces of plastic in just one year.* Using our fabric patient "bibs" instead of 2-ply paper, 1-ply plastic bibs diverts 10,200 pieces of paper and 5,100 pieces of plastic from landfill annually.* Your clients will appreciate the comfortable feel of fabric and will appreciate the difference you are making for the planet!

Good for the Bottom Line. While paper and plastic supplies may seem "cheaper," switching to cloth dental products actually saves you money. In a recent study, switching to all cloth dental office products and wiping chairs with bio-degradable disinfectants (instead of using plastic barriers) showed a savings of as much as $2000 yearly!**

our fabrics

Our fabrics are specially chosen for dental office applications, taking into consideration both durability and OSHA requirements.

Surgical-grade cotton poly. 50% cotton and 50% polyester in a very tight weave. This material is used routinely in hospital surgical applications because it creates a barrier to liquid (water will "bead" on it.) When wrapped around instruments, they will remain sterile until removed from the pouch or cloth. Products in this fabric should be taken out of use when water no longer "beads" on the surface. Shrinks slightly. Available in Sky Blue or Soft Sage.

100% Lint-Free Cotton. This crisp "waffle weave" fabric does not produce lint, so is safe for sterilization equipment. 100% cotton shrinks about 15% over time. Available in Pure White, Ocean Blue, or Viridian Green.

Bamboo-Organic Cotton Fleece. 70% bamboo 30% organic cotton. This is a super-soft, premium flannel fabric. Bamboo is ideal in the clinical setting because it is naturally anti-microbial and retains its anti- fungal, anti-bacterial properties even after washing. Bamboo is a renewable crop, absorbs five times more greenhouse gasses than trees, and produces 35% more oxygen. Bamboo grows without pesticides or fertilizers, and its roots retain water, sustaining riverbanks and reducing water pollution. Our fleece is a natural-looking Creamy Vanilla, and will shrink about 15% over time, due to the organic cotton content.

*Results based on single dentist, single hygienist office seeing 16 total patients per day. Eco-Friendly Dentistry Study; Dr. Ali Farahani and Mittale Suchack. 2007

** Natural Logic Study of Economic Impact of Dental Office Environmental Innovations. 2008

Eco-Friendly Tip:
Wash and dry our fabric products with biodegradable detergents and disinfectants in EnergyStar® machines.

variety packs

Cotton Variety Pack. A sample of our lint-free 100% cotton and surgical-grade cotton-poly products. Includes one of each: light handle cover, instrument wrapper in surgical-grade cotton poly (small), instrument wrapper in lint-free 100% cotton; small autoclave pouch, headrest cover, patient bib, and Eco- Toothbrush.

Bamboo and Organic Cotton Variety Pack. A sample of our products including several made from super-soft bamboo-organic cotton fleece. Includes one of each: light handle cover, instrument wrapper in surgical-grade cotton poly (small), instrument wrapper in lint-free 100% cotton, small autoclave pouch, bamboo-organic cotton headrest cover, bamboo-organic cotton patient bib, and Eco-Toothbrush.

Make It Your Own... Embroider cloth items with your office logo and reinforce your brand image.
Minimum order of 50 items with the same size logo.
One-time set-up fee of $75 plus a modest per-item charge.
Pay It Forward... When your Transcendentist® cloth products are no longer useful in your dental practice, give them new life! Donate your clean but well-used cloth products to your local animal shelter.
cloth products for operatory use

Light Handle Covers "T" and "C" Styles. Surgical-grade cotton poly in either Sky Blue or Soft Sage replaces disposable light handle covers. Quick and easy Velcro closure.

Headrest Covers. Fabric headrest covers with an elastic band easily slip over the dental chair headrest. Available in non-linting 100% cotton in Pure White, Ocean Blue, or Viridian Green or extra-soft bamboo- organic cotton fleece in Creamy Vanilla.

Patient Bibs. A fabric covering to protect client clothing replaces disposable patient bibs and are more comfortable for your client and the environment! Available in non-linting 100% cotton in Pure White, Ocean Blue, or Viridian Green (18" x 30") or extra-soft bamboo-organic cotton fleece (18" x 32") in Creamy Vanilla.

Face Covering. A fabric covering with a nylon screen for use during mercury filling removal procedures. Available in non-linting 100% cotton in Pure White, or extra-soft bamboo-organic cotton fleece in Creamy Vanilla.

Patient Drape. Comfortably covers torso and legs of an adult, or bundles a child. Wrap-around neck with Velcro closure. Available in surgical-grade cotton in Sky Blue or Soft Sage or extra-soft bamboo-cotton fleece in Creamy Vanilla.

cloth products for sterilization

Instrument Wrappers. Rectangular fabric wrappers easily fold around instruments for sterilization. Unfolded they can be used as tray covers, client bibs, counter-top covers, or anywhere you want a protective surface.

Surgical-Grade Cotton Poly - Provides a water barrier so instruments stay sterile until removed from the wrap. Choose Sky Blue or Soft Sage, or a combination-pack of colors for color-coding instrument sets. Remove from clinical use when water no longer beads on the surface.
Available in Small (12x18), Medium (18x24), and Large (18x28).

Lint-Free 100% Cotton - 100% cotton non-linting material matches patient bibs and headrest covers. Choose Pure White, Ocean Blue, or Viridian Green or a combination-pack for color-coding instrument sets. One size 18x15.

Autoclave pouches. Rectangular pouches in a variety of sizes in surgical-grade cotton poly fabric keep instruments sterile until unwrapped. Choose Sky Blue or Soft Sage, or a combination-pack of colors for color-coding instrument sets. Available in X-small (2x8), Small (4x8), Medium (4x10), Large (6x10), X- large (8x10).

Practice Tip:
Unlike plastic pouches, cloth pouches are not "see through." Order multiple colors of the same item so that instrument set-ups for different procedures can be color-coded for easy handling.
eco-friendly give-aways

Express your environmental stewardship with client give-aways that remind your clients of you every time they use them.

Eco-Toothbrush. The handle of this toothbrush is made of 100% recycled yogurt cups. Creamy White in color, this brush can be hot-stamped (black or gold) with your practice name and phone number. Cases of 144.

Luxury Brush. The handle of this longer-lasting, ergonomically designed toothbrush is also made of 100% recycled yogurt cups. Comes in a variety of colors. Cases of 144.

Child's Brush. The ribbed handle of this smaller version of the Luxury Brush is made of 100% recycled yogurt cups, and is easy for small hands to grip. Comes in kid-friendly colors. Cases of 144.

Eco-Tongue Scraper. Made of 100% recycled yogurt cups. Comes in a variety of colors. Cases of 144.

Maximize Your Impact!
  • Become a member of the Eco-Dentistry Association for additional planet-saving tips, and to receive special pricing on Transcendentist products. www.ecodentistry.org
  • Order in package or bulk quantities



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