the flower is sterile
sterile gloves are clean never before used gloves, while non-sterile gloves have been used but are clean
Sterility
This definition is only one or the other. Either sterile or non-sterile. There is no such thing as partially sterile.
Non-sterile differ from sterile products, in that they are allowed to contain some microorganisms and the content such microbes are specified in pharmacopoeial.
altho it dosent have to be sterile it could infect the wound if it is not. but a non sterile cover is better then none at all.
Using sterile gloves and making sure it does not touch any non-sterile/contaminated objects
see the answer here: http://www.quebecfirstaid.com/sterileA.html
Yes you can buy non sterile gloves at home depot, or any medical supply.
10 feet
10 feet
One is guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it inside the sterile packaging, the other is clean but is not guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it.