Types of Fibers used in Non Implantable Medical textile and their Applications

Medical textiles have become an emerging sector in the technical textile market. The medical industry is persistently achieving novel production practices to develop high quality products in a biodegradable and eco-friendly way. The key factors of medical textiles are non-toxic, biologically compatible, high strength, resistant to allergens and cancer, comfort, antifungal and antimicrobial performance. The recent development in medical textile had made the hardest and painful days of the sufferers to snug days. Non-implantable materials are used on external applications of the body. It may or may not be in contact with the skin .These materials are used in diverse field such as products for wound ease, adhesive bandages ,protective eye pads ,plasters, surgical gowns, padding material, orthopaedic support belts, bandages etc. This article discusses the significance of Fibers used in implantable medical textiles products and their applications.