Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare: Materials, Systems and Applications

Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research in the textile industry with enormous potential for healthcare industry applications. This book provides a unique insight into recent developments in the ways that smart textiles are being used in the medical field. The first part of the book assesses trends in smart medical textiles. Chapters cover topics such as wound care materials, drug-based release systems and electronic sensors for healthcare. The second part of the book discusses the role of smart textiles in monitoring the health of particular groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with particular physical disabilities. With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, this book provides a unique and essential reference source to those concerned with intelligent textiles in healthcare. Book jacket.Langenhove, L. van is the author of 'Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare: Materials, Systems and Applications', published 2007 under ISBN 9781845690274 and ISBN 1845690273.