Cotton Swabs Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-ELA-5286
Jlab Export is a leading Cotton Swabs Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Cotton Swabs (code EL-ELA-5286), also called sampling swabs, are used to collect, transport and preserve various types of micro-organisms in microbiology and biology labs at colleges, universities and schools. They are listed in both synthetic and natural cotton versions, so the swab can be matched to the material being tested. They are made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sampling swabs |
| Purpose | Collection, transportation and preservation of various types of micro-organisms |
| Swab types | Synthetic or natural cotton — chosen according to the type of material to be tested |
| Quality check | Each swab is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-ELA-5286 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Are Cotton Swabs Used For?
A sampling swab picks up micro-organisms from a surface or liquid so they can be carried to the bench and cultured. In a common school and college practical, students rub a swab over a bench top, door handle or unwashed hand, streak it across a nutrient agar plate and incubate it to see which colonies grow. Natural cotton is soft and absorbent, while some test methods call for a synthetic tip. Hold the swab by the far end of the shaft, never touch the tip, and dispose of used swabs as biological waste.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Tip type — natural cotton or synthetic, depending on the material you will test.
- Packing — say if you need the swabs individually wrapped, sterile or with a transport tube, as the listing does not give these details.
- Quantity — the minimum order is 10 units; allow one swab per sample plus spares.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose a synthetic or a natural cotton swab?
It depends on the material to be tested; if your test method names a tip material, follow it.
Are the swabs sterile or individually packed?
The listing does not say. If your work needs sterile, individually wrapped swabs or a transport tube, state this in your enquiry and JLab will confirm what can be supplied.
Who manufactures these swabs?
Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, trading as JLab, makes them at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a maker of laboratory apparatus and school science lab equipment in India, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. The swabs come from JLab’s own works rather than a trader, so schools, colleges and dealers buy factory-direct. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example Bangladesh in South Asia, Cameroon in Central Africa, Uzbekistan in Central Asia, South Korea in East Asia and Spain in Southern Europe.
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Request a Quote
Quotes come direct from the manufacturer. Use the Add To Cart button or the contact page and send the tip type, packing needs, quantity (minimum 10 units) and delivery location.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
