The paper critically reviews medical garments with various functions and development
aspects. Textiles used and developing technologies are systematically introduced. Medical …

The quality of life for disabled and elderly people can in many cases be substantially
improved by a better choice of good looking and functional clothing and other textile …

The chapter provides the latest information on sources and main properties of medical
textiles and biomaterials. It first reviews the role of textile structures and biomaterials in …

Medical textiles (medtech) are considered one of the key growth areas in the high tech
textile and apparel industry. Medtech is clearly driving the emergence of new and improved …

Smart clothing is the next evolutionary step in wearable devices. It integrates electronics and
textiles to create functional, stylish and comfortable solutions for people's daily needs. The …

This paper presents an ergonomic garment design for elderly Turkish men. The purpose of
this study was to determine elderly men's demands, needs and problems in regard to …

The objective of the study is to expose the achievements of advance application of textile
material. Previously textiles are only used as normally wound care products, diapers …

The challenges to military and first responder personnel have considerably changed over
the last few decades. Complex environments which consist of multiple threats also impose …

Medical textiles account for a huge market owing to the widespread need for them, not only
in the hospital, hygiene, and healthcare sectors but also in hotels and other environments …

Scientific advancements made in various fields have undoubtedly increased the quality and
value of human life. It should however be recognized that the technological developments …