Abstract
This chapter covers nonwoven materials in healthcare, including applications, qualities, benefits, difficulties, recent advances, and future possibilities. Nonwovens' barrier efficiency, breathability, and comfort make them essential in surgical gowns, face masks, sterile packaging, wound dressings, and hygiene items. The review highlights nonwoven materials' cost-effectiveness, disposability, and infection control while addressing environmental impact and regulatory compliance. Nanotechnology integration and smart nonwovens demonstrate these materials' dynamic progress. Sustainability, technology, and developing trends promise biodegradable alternatives and tailored healthcare solutions in the future. Increased patient safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability are healthcare industry implications. Future research should focus on eco-friendly alternatives, sophisticated filtration technologies, and regulatory compliance to maintain nonwoven materials' excellence in healthcare applications.
Top2. Types Of Nonwoven Materials
Nonwoven materials' special qualities and adaptability have made them important in a variety of industries, most notably the healthcare sector. The unique characteristics of nonwovens are mostly shaped by the production techniques utilized, leading to various material kinds that serve certain purposes (Roy et al., 2022b; Mamuye et al., 2022;Roy & Ishtiaque, 2022a; Roy & Chatterjee, 2018;Dixit et al., 2020;Roy & Ishtiaque, 2019). This study takes a look at five primary types of nonwoven materials: spun-bond, melt-blown, needle-punched, wet-laid, and a few exotic types.