Textile materials are extremely important across a wide variety of medical and healthcare applications, particularly those that de-mand functionality, safety, and biocompatibility. Because of their biodegradability, non-cytotoxicity, and inherent biological ac-tivity, biopolymers derived from renewable resources have emerged as highly attractive options for the production of medical textiles. These materials exhibit multifunctional properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial, haemostatic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and cell-proliferative activities, thereby promoting enhanced tissue regeneration and improved infection man-agement. Biopolymers can be engineered into a variety of textile-related forms, including fibres, electrospun nanofibers, nonwo-ven scaffolds, hydrogels, sponges, nanoparticles, and thin films. It opens the door to advanced biomedical applications, including wound dressings, implantable devices, and drug delivery systems, among others. In the field of medical textiles, this review provides a comprehensive introduction to the classification of biopolymers, the structure–property relationships between them, and the processing procedures used for their production. In addition, this study emphasises recent advancements and prospective research directions that will enable the development of novel, environmentally friendly, and high-performance materials for healthcare applications. |
