Puritan Medical Products

09/08/2026

Medical swabs may be simple tools, but choosing the right one matters.
Cotton, rayon, polyester, foam, flocked, and calcium alginate swabs each have different properties and applications.

Our new guide explores the differences and offers practical guidance for selecting the right swab for specimen collection, diagnostic testing, wound care, and more.

Explore the complete guide to medical swabs:

From cotton and rayon to foam and flocked, medical swabs come in many types for many applications. Learn how to choose the right one for specimen collection, wound care, testing, and more.

09/03/2026

You can now purchase select Puritan® products directly through our online store. Whether you're ordering smaller quantities, need a convenient online purchasing option, or simply prefer to shop online, we're making it easier than ever to access the trusted products you rely on.

We're starting with a select group of products and will continue expanding our offerings over time.
Don't see the product you're looking for? Contact our team and we'll help you find the right solution.

🛒 Shop now: https://bit.ly/3UnY5ud

09/01/2026

📚 School is back, and flu season is right around the corner.

A quick test can make a big difference. Early flu testing helps families get the right care sooner and reduce the spread of illness in our schools and communities.

Read more: School is Back in Session. So is the Importance of Flu Testing (https://bit.ly/4ckM0fj)

By Virginia Templet Maine’s students are back in school. Flu season is not far behind, accelerating in the fall and continuing into the new year.

08/27/2026

🌴 Island vibes all month long! We wrapped up summer Hawaiian style by sporting our brightest Hawaiian shirts on Wednesdays. From bold prints to big smiles! Mahalo to everyone who joined in and helped make our workplace a little brighter, more colorful, and a lot more fun 🌺😎 🌺💮🌸🏵️

08/25/2026

Did you know, Puritan® swabs are helping advance equine microbiome research?

Researchers used our 25-1805 1PF RND FDNA swabs to collect 334 saliva samples from Thoroughbred mares and foals for bacterial DNA extraction and sequencing. Read the study summary on our website and explore the full research through the links provided: https://hubs.la/Q04tHRFq0

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08/18/2026

Foam, polyester, cotton, chemical-resistant. Cleaning swabs come in more variations than you might expect, and choosing the right one can make a real difference in your application.

Our new guide walks through how to think about cleaning swab selection — what to consider, what the tradeoffs are, and how to match the material to your application.

Read it Here: Cleaning Swabs: How to Choose the Right One for Precision, Cleanroom, and Industrial Work

A practical guide to cleaning swabs — how to choose foam, polyester, microfiber, or cotton for electronics, cleanrooms, pharma, detailing, and precision cleaning applications.

08/11/2026

Buying wholesale swabs? Here's what every team should consider before placing your next order, from selecting the right swab for your application to choosing the right supplier.
If you're sourcing for healthcare, diagnostics, food safety, manufacturing, or cleanrooms, this guide can help.

Read the blog here:

A practical guide to sourcing wholesale swabs. Learn what types are available, what to look for in a supplier, typical order quantities, and how to evaluate American manufacturers.

08/04/2026

Aluminum swabs and flexible handle materials explained, with use cases and selection tips. Read the full guide here:
What Are Flexible Swab Handles? Benefits, Applications, and Buyer’s Guide

Flexible swab handles improve access, control, and reliability. Explore benefits, applications, and a buyer’s guide for selecting the right swab.

08/02/2026

Buccal swabs have become the standard for DNA collection in pharmacogenomic testing, but not every swab performs the same in every workflow. Our new guide covers what pharmacogenomic testing is, why buccal collection has taken off, what the research says about swab performance, and how labs and kit developers can evaluate options for their specific needs.

Read the guide:

Choosing the right buccal swab for pharmacogenomic testing affects DNA yield, sample stability, and downstream genotyping performance. Here's how to evaluate the options.

07/30/2026

It's the final day of ADLM 2026!

If you haven't had a chance to stop by yet, there's still time to visit the Puritan Medical Products team at Booth #1561.

Discover our trusted specimen collection and transport solutions, explore our latest innovations, and connect with our experts to learn how Puritan continues to support laboratories around the world with high-quality, Made-in-USA products.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to meet with us this week—we've enjoyed the conversations and look forward to building new partnerships.