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Biomedical applications of advanced textiles: From wound healing to wearable health monitoring systems

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The blending of textile engineering with biomedical science has led to some pretty amazing textiles that are changing the game in healthcare. These innovative materials combine flexibility, breathability, and the ability to adapt structurally, along with biological and electronic features, which opens up new possibilities for things like wound care and health monitoring devices we can wear. Some recent breakthroughs include scaffolds made from silk fibroin, nanofiber dressings made through electrospinning, and multifunctional hydrogel systems that not only help speed up tissue healing but also offer antimicrobial protection. At the same time, there’s been progress with textile-based biosensors and self-powered wearables that continually track vital signs and biochemical indicators, which is a big step forward for personalized medicine and looking after patients remotely. Still, it’s not all smooth sailing; issues like scaling up production, making sure these products last, complying with regulations, and securing data are significant obstacles that need to be tackled before we can fully integrate these biomedical textiles into everyday healthcare practices.

Source: Biomedical Engineering Advances

DOI: 10.1016/j.bea.2025.100199

Authors: Md. Riad Hossen, Mohammad Samiul Alam, Sabbir Hasan, Md. Iqbal Hossain

Institutions: Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Primeasia University

Language: English

Topic: Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,020