Medical textiles applications

D woven textile stmctiues can be produced in multilayer, hollow shape, nodal or dome structures (Chen et ah, 2011), which all have different characteristics of interest in medical textile applications. 

Dattilo PP, et al. Medical textiles application of an absorbable barbed bidirectional surgical suture. JTATM 2002 2(2) 1—5. 

Chitosan is called the last biomass of the twentieth century, and is a material that waits further development as an extraordinary biomaterial in the twenty-first century. Chitin and chitosan, derived from shellfish waste, continue to be underutilized resources. We believe that to further their development as a resource, that there are needs for products of intermediate value easy to produce and which capitalize upon the unique features of chitin and chitosan. Fibers and films based on chitin or chitosan have considerable promise for medical textile applications. The commercialization of chitosan-based hemostatic bandages, such as Hemcon , represents a significant accomplishment in gaining the acceptance of chitosan as a biomaterial. 

Other, more recently developed, uses include microwave oven parts, transparent pipelines, chemical plant pumps and coffee machine hot water dispensers. One exceptional use has been to produce, by an extrusion moulding process, very large rollers for textile finishing for use where cast nylons cannot meet the specification. Also of growing interest are medical equipment applications that may be repeatedly steam-sterilised at 134°C, filtration membranes and cartridges for ink-jet printers. 

Anionic softeners are heat stable at normal textile processing temperatures and compatible with other components of dye and bleach baths. They can easily be washed off and provide strong antistatic effects and good rewetting properties because their anionic groups are oriented outward and are surrounded by a thick hydration layer. Sulfonates are, in contrast to sulfates, resistent to hydrolysis (Fig. 3.3). They are often used for special applications, such as medical textiles, or in combination with anionic fluorescent brightening agents. 

Medical Textiles. UK International Newsletters. ISSN 0266-2078. Covers technical developments in materials and applications—fibres, yams and fabrics, equipment, surgical and orthopedic applications, dental uses, and hygiene— together with standards, market and industry news. 

Applications of shape memory materials in medical textiles... 

Rajendran, S., Anand, S.C., 2001. In Development of a Versatile Antimicrobial Finish for Textile Materials for Healthcare and Hygine Applications, Proceedings, Medical Textiles 99 Conference, 24—25 August, Bolton, UK. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge... 

Smart textiles are emerging as important materials in the fields of medicine and health care. Advances in Smart Medical Textiles explores the range of smart textiles available for use in medicine and the transfer of these innovative technologies into medical applications. 

We are not aware of comparative LCAs of use or end-of-Iife scenarios for silk and silk products. It should also be noted that, although the final application for the vast majority of silk is indeed in textiles, applications in medical devices are increasingly common. 

Ajmeri JR, Ajmeri C J. Nonwoven materials and technologies for medical applications. In Bartels VT, editor. Handbook of Medical Textiles. Cambridge Woodhead Pubbshing Ltd 2011. p. 106-31. 

Rajendran S, Anand SC. Development of a versatile antimicrobial finish for textile materials for healthcare and hygiene applications. In Medical textiles proceedings of the international conference 24—25 August 1999. 

Volume 2 - Technical Textile Applications offers an indispensable guide to established and developing areas in the use of technical textiles. The areas covered include textiles for personal protection and welfare, such as those designed for ballistic protection, personal thermal and fire protection, and medical applications textiles for industrial, transport and engineering applications, including composite reinforcement and filtration, and the growing area of smart textiles. 

Nanofibers have applications in medicine, artificial organ components, tissue engineering, implant material, drug deliveiy, wound dressing, and medical textile materials. Nanofiber meshes... 

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis. Miller), belongs to the family Liliaceae, has been used in traditional medicinal practices such as healing of wounds and bums and finds uses for medical aiKl cosmetic purpose as well as for gerteral health [25]. Aloe vera also possesses antifiingual arxl antibacterial activity, which can be exploited for mediciil textile applications such as wound dressing, suture, bioactive textiles etc. 

---