Textile Materials and Structures for Health and Well-Being: An Overview

Textile materials in the form of fibers, yarns, and fabrics are being used extensively in our day-to-day life. They are primarily used for apparel and home furnishing applications; however, nowadays, applications in non-apparel areas are also growing. Technical textiles are the materials engineered for specialized functions. They are the textile materials and products manufactured primarily for their technical and performance properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics [1]. Technical textiles are categorized mainly into twelve, based on their function.