A sterilization wrap 30 for wrapping an article to be sterilized comprises at least one panel of sterilization material 32 having a central portion, and a panel 34attached to the central portion of the panel of sterilization material 32. The panel 34 attached to the central portion of the panel of sterilization material 32 is absorbent and is enabled to wick moisture away from the article after sterilization has taken place. The basis weight of the panel 34 attached to the central portion of the panel of sterilization material 32 is higher than the basis weight of the panel of sterilization material 32.