Advanced Textiles for Wound Care

An important and growing area of the textile industry is the medical sector. The extent of the growth is due to constant improvements in both textile technology and medical procedures. This collection provides a detailed review of how textiles are incorporated into wound care applications. The introductory chapters provide an overview of the industry and the functional requirements of wound care materials. The second group of chapters details the various types of textiles available for different wounds. Given their increasing importance, the concluding series of topics describes how advanced textiles, such as smart textiles can be used for wound care products.